Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Northfield, Edinburgh
Regrouting across Northfield and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
Landlord and commercial work in Northfield
If you manage several properties in or around Northfield, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
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.
About our regrouting in Northfield
Stained, crumbling or cracked grout can make a sound bathroom look tired. Regrouting replaces the grout and keeps the tiles you have, so nothing is ripped out. We work on bathroom wall tiles, kitchen splashbacks and tiled floors, and people most often call us about gaps where the shower grout has gone and grout in corners that has cracked.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Northfield (EH8, EH15, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Northfield
It’s tempting to fill a few cracks yourself, but the patches often don’t match and the old grout carries on failing. Doing the full area gives you one colour and sound joints throughout. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why Northfield clients choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower walls
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Kitchen splashbacks
Northfield: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brunstane station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
I’m in a tenement in Northfield. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Silicone. Grout belongs between the tiles and moving joints need sealant.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
New grout can’t hold loose tiles in place. We flag any loose or hollow tiles before starting so you know where you stand.
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.
Quotes for regrouting in Northfield
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Northfield homes and their sealant
Northfield is within about 2 miles of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Willowbrae Parish Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Letting a property close to Brunstane station? Then clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Northfield is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For regrouting in and around Northfield, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Northfield among them.
Jobs for regrouting in EH8, EH15 and EH7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Durham Avenue, Parker Avenue and Paisley Avenue, all of which we cover. Main roads around Northfield include the A1 and A1140, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Northfield: Mountcastle (1 mile north-east), Piershill (1 mile north-west), Willowbrae (1 mile west), Craigentinny (1 mile north) and South Portobello (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west) and North Leith (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Northfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (1.7 miles south) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
When to call us in Northfield
Some grout fails because it was mixed or laid badly. Grout that was too wet, not packed in or cleaned off too hard tends to wash out early.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
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.
Before booking anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
Keep an eye on the silicone in the corners. Corners flex, so it’s usually the first thing to need attention.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Each shower drives water into the open joints, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Inside a flat in Northfield, 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.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.