Aberdeen · Scotland
Torry Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for householders, landlords and businesses in Torry. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
Regrouting in Torry, done properly
We take the old grout out to a consistent depth, taking care not to chip the tile edges. The joints are then vacuumed, regrouted and cleaned off, with silicone renewed in the corners. If you have old grout in a dated colour and kitchen splashback grout stained by grease, we can help, whatever the surface.
Torry is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Torry (AB11, AB12)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Regrouting in Torry: local notes
Torry is close to 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 landlords with property near Aberdeen station, a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.
Torry is about 2 miles south-east of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Torry can book us for regrouting. The work is guaranteed for a year. 63 places in Aberdeen are on our list.
Every address in AB11 and AB12 is covered for regrouting. That includes homes and businesses on Oscar Road, Abbey Road and Walker Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Balnagask (1 mile south-east), Footdee (1 mile north-east), Tullos (1 mile south), New Aberdeen (1 mile north-west) and Altens (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south-west), Cults (4 miles west), Braeside (3 miles west) and Donside Village (3 miles north-west).
Around Torry
In Torry, that means homes and buildings near Glenliver Bar, Robert Gordon's College and Duthie Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Union Square Aberdeen (0.7 miles north-west) and Tolbooth Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Torry includes Tullos Hill and Lower Lake.
Torry: your questions answered
Do you take on hotel work around Torry?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
What if some of my tiles are loose?
Regrouting won’t fix loose tiles. We check the tiles first and tell you if any are loose or hollow, so you can decide what to do.
Can you change the grout colour?
Yes. Because the old grout is raked out, the new colour goes all the way into the joint rather than sitting on top.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
When to call us in Torry
Strong cleaning products and hard scrubbing slowly erode grout. Some bleaches and acid descalers break grout down over time, until the joints are rough and low.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
If you look after a building such as Torry Academy, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they hold
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- Is VAT in the price?
Why act early in Torry
Cracked grout lets water behind the tiles. Left alone, that water can loosen tiles or damage the wall, which turns a regrout into a retile. Dealing with it now keeps it small. Private landlords in Torry must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Also in Torry
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Open a window or run the fan to clear steam
- Have loose tiles looked at early
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner with a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it, as they can break grout down.
Small problems with grout are quick to put right. Left for a few years, they can become a leak so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. In a city area like Torry, 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 agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
For regrouting in Torry, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Wet rooms
Regrouting a wet room helps keep water on the surface of the tiles. It doesn’t repair failed tanking underneath.
Corners and edges
We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so the whole area is finished together.
Landlord and commercial work in Torry
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.