Dundee · Scotland
Regrouting in Newbigging, Dundee
Professional regrouting in and around Newbigging, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
- Grout in corners that has cracked
How we handle regrouting in Newbigging
Most regrouting jobs include resealing too. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they’re sealed with silicone rather than grout. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. We work on bathroom wall tiles, tiled floors and bathroom floors, and the jobs we see most are stained grout that cleaning won’t shift and floor grout that won’t come clean.
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 usually the first signs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Newbigging (DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Tiles that are chipped or split
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
Signs you need regrouting in Newbigging
When tiles or the wall behind them move, the grout cracks. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, so we check the tiles before work begins.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
For an older house near a landmark such as Newbigging Parish Church And War Memorial, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What insurance they hold
Common questions in Newbigging
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Monifieth station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Newbigging?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What does regrouting cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
What affects the cost of regrouting
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Newbigging homes and their sealant
Newbigging is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Sandstone tenements are a big part of Dundee’s housing, where a failed bath or shower seal can reach the flat below.
For landlords with property near Monifieth station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Newbigging is about 3 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. For regrouting in and around Newbigging, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Dundee from our Crawley base. 50 places in Dundee are on our list, large and small. Dundee is on our list too, around 7 miles away.
We work across DD5 for regrouting and the streets around it. Local streets include Templehall Place, Sanderson Place and Pitairlie Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Newbigging, we cover Drumsturdy (1 mile south-west), Kingennie (1 mile west), Monikie (2 miles north), Wellbank (2 miles west) and Bucklerheads (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (7 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south-west), Stobswell (6 miles south-west), Blackness (8 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles south-west) and Logie (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Newbigging
The nearest railway station is Monifieth station, about 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ardestie Castle (1.7 miles south) and Ashludie Hospital (1.9 miles south).
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Wipe water off the walls when you’re done
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Don’t ignore a tile that feels loose
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
Wipe the tiles down after a shower stops soap and water sitting on the grout. Run the extractor fan or open a window to help it dry out.
Fixing grout early is a small job. Left, the same problem can let water through so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.
What happens if it’s left?
Bleach can lighten stained grout for a while, but stains and mould that have soaked in tend to return. Replacing the grout and resealing the edges is a lasting fix. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- One-year guarantee on every job
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
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The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area, depending on how much there is to do. Outside jobs in Newbigging need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.