Scottish Borders · Scotland
Regrouting in Stichill, Scottish Borders
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stichill. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
What regrouting looks like in Stichill
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For an older house near a landmark such as United Presbyterian Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Stichill is about 14 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We provide regrouting to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stichill and the surrounding area. Our area takes in 89 places across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page.
Work in TD5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Ednam (2 miles south-east), Kelso (3 miles south), Sprouston (3 miles south-east), Eccles (4 miles north-east) and Smailholm (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (14 miles west), Jedburgh (12 miles south), Duns (10 miles north-east), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (9 miles west) and Lauder (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Stichill
Nearby you will also find Kelso Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Hume Castle (2 miles north-west).
Regrouting in Stichill, done properly
Regrouting is usually paired with resealing. Grout belongs between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they need flexible silicone instead. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. If you are dealing with crumbling grout between the tiles and greasy, stained grout behind the hob, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Stichill (TD5)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Stick to mild products for cleaning grout
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
Have any tile that moves checked right away. Movement will crack the new grout and open a path for water.
Fixing grout early is a small job. Left, the same problem can let water through so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.
Your questions about regrouting in Stichill
Do you cover smaller places like Stichill?
Yes, Stichill is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do regrouting in Stichill?
Yes, Stichill is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you grout the corners?
We use silicone in corners and along edges. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
How much does regrouting cost in Stichill?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
If tiles are loose, something behind them has normally failed. Grout on its own will not fix that and we will say so before going ahead.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchen splashbacks
A splashback can be regrouted without touching the worktop. The worktop edge is finished with silicone.
Shower walls
The grout in a shower takes the brunt of the water. We rake it out and regrout, and reseal the corners.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
What affects the cost of regrouting
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
When to call us in Stichill
Movement behind the tiles cracks grout. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, so we check the tiles before work begins.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
Managing a site like Kelso High School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold
Other services in Stichill
Landlord and commercial work in Stichill
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room for a typical job. For a place like Stichill, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed and cleaned.
- We fill the joints with new grout, then clean the tiles.
- We reseal the internal corners and edges with silicone.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
Want a quote for regrouting? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.