Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Newcraighall, Edinburgh
We cover Newcraighall for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Newcraighall
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. Typical jobs include splashback grout that has darkened and floor grout that won’t come clean, on bathroom floors, kitchen splashbacks and tiled floors.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath, and that’s as true in Newcraighall as anywhere in the city.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Newcraighall (EH21, EH15, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Corners and edges
Edges are resealed while we’re there, so everything is renewed at once.
Shower walls
A shower wall is soaked daily, so grout there works hardest. It’s often the first place grout washes out.
What affects the quote in Newcraighall
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- A few photos by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Common questions in Newcraighall
I’m in a tenement in Newcraighall. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Newcraighall station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
What if some of my tiles are loose?
New grout can’t hold loose tiles in place. We check the tiles first and tell you if any are loose or hollow, so you can decide what to do.
When can I use the shower again?
The wait depends on the materials and how warm the room is. We will tell you exactly how long at the end of the visit.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?
Yes, that is common. Shower grout tends to go before the rest, so it’s often the only area that needs doing.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
We use silicone in corners and along edges. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Regrouting around Newcraighall
Newcraighall is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Newcraighall has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
For landlords with property near Newcraighall station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Newcraighall is about 1 mile west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH21 postcode area, we cover regrouting for homes and businesses. Newcraighall is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Our applicators cover all of EH21, EH15 and EH22 for regrouting and the streets around it. Local streets include Benhar Road, Glennie Road and Denholm Road. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Shawfair (1 mile south), Eastfield (1 mile north), Joppa (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile south-east) and Musselburgh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Newcraighall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portobello Library and Abercorn Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Newcraighall itself: Newcraighall station. A little further out are Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Towns and villages near Newcraighall
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Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Leave it or put it right?
Regrouting keeps the tiles you already have. Retiling means stripping the walls, making good and choosing new tiles, and often a few days without a shower. If the tiles are sound, regrouting is the simpler fix. Private landlords in Newcraighall must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Newcraighall
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Inside a flat in Newcraighall, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag 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.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Newcraighall
Soap scum and limescale build up on grout and stick to it. In time the grout under it darkens and breaks down, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
The most common problems we see are:
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Portobello High School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What happens if the job turns out different
Landlords, agents and businesses in Newcraighall
If you manage several properties in or around Newcraighall, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.