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Regrouting in Swanston, Edinburgh
Professional regrouting in and around Swanston, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
Why act early in Swanston
Grout pens and paint-on colourants only cover the surface. They do not fill cracks or stop water, and stains can show through again. A proper regrout puts new grout in the joint. In a place like Swanston, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Swanston
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Tidy, careful work
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Swanston
Stained, crumbling or cracked grout can make a sound bathroom look tired. Regrouting replaces the grout and keeps the tiles you have, so there’s no stripping out and no new tiles to choose. We work on shower walls, kitchen splashbacks and wet rooms, and common reasons people get in touch are shower grout that has worn away and old grout in a dated colour.
Being further from a city does not change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Swanston (EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Swanston
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
What we are called out for in Swanston
Hard water and soap leave a film on grout that’s hard to shift. The grout beneath can stain and weaken, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
The most common problems we see are:
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they’re fully insured
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Outside jobs in Swanston need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We check the tiles are sound and flag any that are loose or hollow.
- We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- We fill the joints with new grout, then clean the tiles.
- We reseal the internal corners and edges with silicone.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Swanston homes and their sealant
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. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
For an older house near a landmark such as Fairmilehead Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Managing a site like Firrhill High School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Swanston or further out, regrouting is available for homes and businesses alike. Swanston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for regrouting.
All of EH10 is covered for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Swanston, we cover Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Around Swanston
The closest station to Swanston is Slateford station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Swanston includes Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
FAQs for Swanston
Do you cover smaller places like Swanston?
Yes, Swanston is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you change the grout colour?
Yes. Many customers do. Darker grout can hide marks, while lighter grout brightens a room.
Do you grout the corners?
Silicone. Grout is for the joints between tiles and moving joints need sealant.
Is resealing included with regrouting?
Yes, in most cases. Fresh grout next to old, mouldy silicone would look odd and could still leak.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
Have any tile that moves checked right away. Movement will crack the new grout and lets water in.
Fixing grout early is a small job. Left for a few years, they can become a leak so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.