Dundee · Scotland
Regrouting in Kingennie
Tiled areas in Kingennie need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Grout that is cracking and breaking up
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep an eye on the silicone along the edges
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
A squeegee or cloth over the tiles after use keeps water off the grout. Ventilate the room well so the grout dries between uses.
If grout in the shower is washing out, act soon. Every shower pushes more water into the gaps, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
About our regrouting in Kingennie
When grout stays dark however much you clean it, the discolouration has generally soaked into the grout. Replacing it is the lasting answer, and it’s a chance to change the colour too. If you have cracked grout along the bath or tray and grout in a colour the owner wants to change, we can put it right, on bathroom wall tiles, tiled floors and kitchen splashbacks alike.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses. Where a building moves, cracked grout and split sealant are generally the first signs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Kingennie (DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of regrouting
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The rough size of the job
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common problems we fix in Kingennie
Grout that was put in corners cracks as the bath or tray moves. They need flexible sealant, and when they are not, water gets in.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
Managing a site like Monifieth High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How hidden problems are handled
- Which colour the sealant will be
Towns and villages near Kingennie
Other services in Kingennie
What regrouting looks like in Kingennie
Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For landlords with property near Monifieth station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Kingennie is about 3 miles north of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Kingennie can book us for regrouting. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Kingennie is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee we cover. We also work in Dundee, around 6 miles away.
Here we cover the DD5 postcode area for regrouting. Local streets include Osprey Place, Forbes of Kingennie Drive and Heron Place, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Kingennie: Drumsturdy (1 mile south-east), Wellbank (1 mile north-west), Bucklerheads (1 mile west), Newbigging (1 mile east) and Monikie (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (6 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south), Stobswell (5 miles south-west), Blackness (7 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles south) and Logie (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Kingennie
Kingennie’s nearest station is Monifieth station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Ashludie Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Ballumbie Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Trottick Mill Ponds.
Kingennie questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Monifieth station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Kingennie within the area you cover?
Yes, Kingennie is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Around Kingennie, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathroom wall tiles
Walls outside the shower get less water but still stain and crack. Regrouting brings them back in line.
Bathroom floors
Regrouting a floor brightens the whole room. Floor-to-wall and bath joints are sealed, not grouted.
Landlord and commercial work in Kingennie
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Kingennie and across Dundee. We can quote a run of properties together.