Midlothian · Scotland
Shawfair Regrouting
Our applicators work in Shawfair on raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
What the job involves on each surface
Corners and edges
We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so the whole area is finished together.
Bathroom floors
Cracked floor grout can point to movement underneath. We look for loose tiles first.
How we handle regrouting in Shawfair
Changing the grout colour is a simple way to update tiles. You might go from white to grey, or the other way round. Just mention the colour you’d like when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. If you are dealing with grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned and grout that makes sound tiles look old, we can put it right, on bathroom wall tiles, wet rooms and bathroom floors alike.
In and around a place like Shawfair, homes range from older stone-built properties to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Midlothian.
- Where
- Shawfair (EH22, EH21, EH15)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
- Rinse the tiles after showering
If a tile starts to feel loose, get it looked at early. A loose tile cracks the grout around it and lets water in.
Small problems with grout are quick to put right. Left, the same problem can let water through, so get it looked at when you notice it.
What happens if it’s left?
Once grout cracks, water can get behind the tiling. Leave it, and the adhesive or the wall behind can suffer, and then you are looking at retiling. Dealing with it now keeps it small. Around Shawfair, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Shawfair
- Tidy, careful work
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Landlord and commercial work in Shawfair
Landlords and agents in Shawfair can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
For anyone letting property in or around Shawfair, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Regrouting around Shawfair
Shawfair 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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For an older house near a landmark such as Newton Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. If you look after a building such as Castlebrae Community High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Shawfair is about 2 miles south-west of Musselburgh, in Midlothian. Whether you are in the middle of Shawfair or further out, regrouting is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Midlothian, we cover 33 places, Shawfair among them.
Here we cover the EH22, EH21 and EH15 postcode area for regrouting. Regrouting is available to properties on Redcroft Road, Archway Avenue and Whitehill Road and the roads around them. Shawfair sits on or near the A6106. Other places close to Shawfair include Newton Village (1 mile south), Millerhill (1 mile south-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile east) and Joppa (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (4 miles south), Penicuik (8 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south), Newtongrange (4 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Midlothian, Shawfair has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Shawfair
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park, among other places. Shawfair has its own railway station: Shawfair station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Your questions about regrouting in Shawfair
Do you cover Shawfair for regrouting?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Shawfair is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we are done.
Will the sealant be renewed as well as the grout?
Yes, in most cases. Fresh grout next to old, mouldy silicone would look odd and could still leak.
Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?
Yes. Many jobs are just the shower walls, or the area where the grout has gone.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Internal corners and edges are sealed with flexible silicone. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Can you regrout if a few tiles are loose?
If tiles are loose, something behind them has usually failed. Regrouting alone isn’t the answer and we will say so before going ahead.
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Common problems we fix in Shawfair
Movement behind the tiles cracks grout. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, which is why we check the tiles first.
Look out for these signs:
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Stained grout that cleaning will not shift
Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a place like Shawfair, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- New grout is pressed into the joints and the tiles are cleaned.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.