Dundee · Scotland

Regrouting in Monifieth

Problem with your tiled areas in Monifieth? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.

  • Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
  • A grout colour that no longer suits the room
  • Cracked or crumbling grout lines

Regrouting in Monifieth

Regrouting in Monifieth

We take the old grout out to a consistent depth, without damaging the edges of the tiles. After vacuuming, new grout goes in and the tiles are wiped clean, and the corners get fresh silicone. We’re often asked to deal with greasy, stained grout behind the hob and good tiles let down by tired grout, on tiled floors, shower walls and wet rooms.

For a place like Monifieth, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.

Location
Monifieth (DD5)
Wider area
Dundee
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
A clear price before any work starts
Email
info@mrmastic.co.uk
Page updated
26 October 2026
Sealant gun being used along the bath-to-tile joint in a beige tiled bathroom

How the job changes by surface

Corners and edges

We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so everything is renewed at once.

Kitchen splashbacks

We can regroute a splashback with the kitchen left in place. The worktop edge is finished with silicone.

Monifieth questions

Can you help a landlord with a rental near Monifieth station?

Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, 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 give you a clear quote.

Do you cover Monifieth for regrouting?

Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Monifieth is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.

Can I do it myself?

You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.

What if some of my tiles are loose?

Tiles that have come away need sorting first. We will point them out before any grout comes out.

Is it OK to seal over old sealant?

No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.

Do you remove the old sealant?

Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.

How we quote for regrouting

Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:

  • Any working-time requirements on site
  • Mould in or behind the old joints
  • Which sealant suits the joint
  • Whether the work is at height

Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.

Asking for a quote

Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:

  • Whether it’s a home or a business
  • What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
  • A few photos by email, if you can
  • Whether it has been sealed before

For regrouting in Monifieth, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.

What happens if it’s left?

Regrouting keeps the tiles you already have. Retiling is a much bigger job: stripping, making good, new tiles and new grout, and the room is out of use for longer. If the tiles are sound, regrouting is the simpler fix. In a place like Monifieth, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.

There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.

Why Monifieth customers choose us

  • Neat joints and a tidy finish
  • Arbo and Everbuild products
  • Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
  • ARBOMaster approved applicator

Read our cost guide and what customers say.

For landlords and businesses

Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.

Landlords and letting agents in Monifieth can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.

What happens on the day

Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, depending on the size of the job. Outdoor work around Monifieth depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.

  1. We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
  2. Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
  3. The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
  4. The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
  5. We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.

How to prepare

  • Mention if the joints have been sealed before
  • On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
  • Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height

Getting a quote

Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.

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What sealant work can’t fix

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Damaged tiles that need replacing

Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we seal

  • Bathroom wall tiles
  • Wet rooms
  • Bathroom floors
  • Tiled floors
  • Kitchen splashbacks
  • Shower walls

What regrouting looks like in Monifieth

Monifieth is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.

Managing a site like Grange Primary School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes. Letting a property close to Monifieth station? Then clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.

Monifieth is about 2 miles east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Anywhere in DD5, we cover regrouting for homes and businesses. Our Dundee coverage runs to 50 places, Monifieth among them. We also work in Dundee, about 6 miles from Monifieth.

Work in DD5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need regrouting at a property on High Street, Cortachy Circle and Ethiebeaton Terrace or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Monifieth sits on or near the A930 and B962, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Barnhill (1 mile south-west), Broughty Ferry (2 miles west), Drumsturdy (2 miles north), Newbigging (2 miles north) and Kingennie (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dundee (6 miles west), Stobswell (5 miles west), Blackness (7 miles west), Logie (7 miles west), St Marys (7 miles west) and Downfield (6 miles west). Monifieth is one of the larger places we cover in Dundee.

What’s near Monifieth

Around Monifieth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Monifieth High School. Monifieth has its own railway station: Monifieth station. Nearby you will also find Ashludie Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-west).

Map of Monifieth © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
  • Use gentle cleaners on grout
  • Open a window or run the fan to clear steam
  • Get any tile that moves checked promptly

Use a gentle cleaner on the grout with a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers because they wear grout away.

Once grout cracks, it tends to get worse. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.

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One-year guaranteeOn every job