Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Silvermills, Edinburgh
We cover Silvermills for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
- Run the extractor fan during and after a shower
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
We will tell you when the area can be used again. Please follow it, and go gently on the grout at first.
Stains that won’t clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward while the tiles are still sound.
Regrouting in Silvermills, done properly
Grout is the filler between your tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water has a way in behind the tiling. Our job is to rake it out and put new grout in and renew the silicone at the edges. We’re often asked to deal with kitchen splashback grout stained by grease and grout that’s cracking and breaking up, on tiled floors, bathroom wall tiles and shower walls.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Silvermills and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Silvermills (EH3, EH2, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathroom floors
Cracked floor grout can point to movement underneath. We check the tiles before regrouting.
Shower walls
Showers put more water on grout than anywhere else. We rake it out and regrout and renew the silicone at the edges.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Tiles that are chipped or split
- A leaking wet room membrane
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Silvermills
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
Signs you need regrouting in Silvermills
Grout is porous, so water, soap and grime soak into it. Over time it stains, softens and starts to crumble, especially in a shower that’s used every day.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Old grout in a dated colour
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as London Street Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Silvermills can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Inside a flat in Silvermills, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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Also near Silvermills
Also in Silvermills
Regrouting in Silvermills: local notes
Silvermills is within about 1 mile of 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Silvermills. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Stephen's Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Silvermills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need regrouting in Silvermills, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Silvermills is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for regrouting: EH3, EH2 and EH4. That includes homes and businesses on Canon Lane, Circus Lane and Albany Lane. Other places close to Silvermills include Stockbridge (1 mile west), Comely Bank (1 mile west), Warriston (1 mile north), Inverleith (1 mile north-west) and Dean Village (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Silvermills has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Around Silvermills
In Silvermills, that means homes and buildings near Stockbridge public library, Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen and Drummond Community High School and the streets around them. You’ll also find King George V Park (less than half a mile north-east) and St Cuthbert's Church (0.6 miles south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Waverley Mall (0.6 miles south-east) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
FAQs for Silvermills
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Silvermills leak into the flat below?
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.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
How much does regrouting cost in Silvermills?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, and we’re fully insured.