Edinburgh · Scotland
West Coates Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for householders, landlords and businesses in West Coates. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Grout in corners that has cracked
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Rinse the tiles after showering
Have any tile that moves checked right away. Movement will crack the new grout and open a path for water.
Small problems with grout are quick to put right. Left, the same problem can let water through so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.
Regrouting in West Coates, done properly
We regroute showers, bathroom walls and floors, splashbacks and wet rooms. It can be a full room, or just the area that has failed. Either way, tiled areas in West Coates are handled the same careful way. We work on kitchen splashbacks, bathroom wall tiles and shower walls, and the jobs we see most are grout stained black or orange that won’t clean and grout that’s cracking and breaking up.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around West Coates, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in West Coates as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- West Coates (EH11, EH3, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area, depending on the amount of work. Parking in city streets around West Coates can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- Old grout is raked out to a consistent depth without chipping the tiles.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- The corners and edges get new silicone, because grout there would crack.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What regrouting looks like in West Coates
West Coates is close to 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. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Music School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
West Coates is about 1 mile west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of West Coates to the outskirts, we cover regrouting for every kind of property. West Coates is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for regrouting.
We work across the EH11, EH3 and EH12 postcode area for regrouting. Whether your property is on Duff Road, Dalry Road and Bryson Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Dalry (1 mile south-east), Roseburn (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Dean Village (1 mile north-east) and Edinburgh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), Lochend (3 miles east) and South Portobello (4 miles east).
Around West Coates
In West Coates, that means homes and buildings near Boroughmuir High School, Ryrie's pub and Tollcross Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles east), Gabrielle Keiller Library (under half a mile north) and Harrison Park (0.8 miles south). West Coates has its own railway station: Haymarket station. Well-known places in the area include Murrayfield Experience (0.7 miles south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
What affects the quote in West Coates
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The amount of work
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
Landlord and commercial work in West Coates
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
If you manage several properties in or around West Coates, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What else we do in West Coates
FAQs for West Coates
I’m in a tenement in West Coates. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you work in hotels near West Coates?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Should corners be grouted or sealed?
Corners get silicone, not grout. They flex, and grout there cracks.
How long should I wait before showering?
We will tell you on the day. It depends on the grout and the sealant used, so follow the time we give you.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Different surfaces, different methods
Shower walls
The grout in a shower takes the brunt of the water. We replace it, and reseal the corners.
Bathroom floors
Floor grout takes foot traffic as well as water. It gets worn and dirty.