Edinburgh · Scotland
Prestonfield Regrouting
Tiled areas in Prestonfield need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
What affects the quote in Prestonfield
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Regrouting in Prestonfield, done properly
Stained, crumbling or cracked grout can make a sound bathroom look tired. With regrouting, the tiles stay and only the grout is renewed, so nothing is ripped out. We work on bathroom floors, kitchen splashbacks and tiled floors, and people most often call us about grout stained black or orange that won’t clean and splashback grout that has darkened.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Prestonfield (EH16, EH9, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
Wipe the tiles down after a shower stops soap and water sitting on the grout. Run the extractor fan or open a window so the grout dries between uses.
Tiles can come away if failed grout is left. By then, new grout alone is not enough, so it’s worth acting early.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Prestonfield
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. 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. In a city area like Prestonfield, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- Old grout is raked out to a consistent depth without chipping the tiles.
- The joints are vacuumed and cleaned.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- The corners and edges get new silicone, because grout there would crack.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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Questions from Prestonfield
Do you take on hotel work around Prestonfield?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
Regrouting won’t fix loose tiles. We flag any loose or hollow tiles before starting so you know where you stand.
Do you grout the corners?
Internal corners and edges are sealed with flexible silicone. Grout in a moving joint soon cracks.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Regrouting around Prestonfield
Prestonfield is within about 3 miles of 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. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Managing a site like St Margaret's School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Prestonfield is about 2 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH16 postcode area, our applicators can take on regrouting. Prestonfield is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for regrouting.
Our applicators cover all of EH16, EH9 and EH8 for regrouting and the streets around it. Local streets include Lady Road, Cobden Road and Gilmour Road. With the A7 close by, Prestonfield is easy for our applicators to reach. Other places close to Prestonfield include Cameron Toll (1 mile south), Mayfield (1 mile west), Bridge End (1 mile south-east), St Leonard's (1 mile north-west) and Newington (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Stockbridge (3 miles north-west), North Leith (3 miles north), West Coates (3 miles west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Prestonfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duddingston Kirk, Scottish Poetry Library and Peffermill Playing Fields, among other places. Other local landmarks include Leslie's Bar (0.6 miles west), Sciennes Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Prestonfield is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Morita Museum of Fine Art (0.5 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Common problems we fix in Prestonfield
When tiles or the wall behind them move, the grout cracks. That can be a loose tile, a flexing floor or a stud wall, so we check the tiles before work begins.
Look out for any of the following:
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
If you live in an older home near Priestfield Parish Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is
- How the colour is chosen
- Are they insured?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Also near Prestonfield
Other services in Prestonfield
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
How the job changes by surface
Bathroom wall tiles
Whole bathroom walls can be regrouted in one visit or more, depending on the area. It’s a good time to change the grout colour.
Wet rooms
Regrouting a wet room helps keep water on the surface of the tiles. It doesn’t repair failed tanking underneath.