Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in West End, Edinburgh
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- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
Regrouting for homes and businesses in West End
If you’ve been scrubbing grout that won’t come clean, the stain is often in the grout itself. New grout is the fix that lasts and you can pick a different colour while you’re at it. We work on bathroom wall tiles, wet rooms and kitchen splashbacks, and people most often call us about floor grout that has worn and darkened and gaps where the shower grout has gone.
West End is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. 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’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.
- Place
- West End (EH3, EH11, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for West End
I’m in a tenement in West End. 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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haymarket station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
What does regrouting cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?
Yes, that is common. Shower grout tends to go before the rest, so many people regrout just that part.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
How long should I wait before showering?
You’ll get a clear time from us before we go. The grout and sealant both need to cure before the shower is used.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Why deal with it now?
Bleach can lighten stained grout for a while, but stains and mould that have soaked in tend to return. Replacing the grout and resealing the edges is a lasting fix. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience
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What else we do in West End
What the job involves on each surface
Wet rooms
Wet room grout and sealant need to be in good order. We replace the grout and reseal the edges.
Corners and edges
Internal corners move, so we seal them rather than grout them.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
Use a gentle cleaner on the grout with a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers, as they can break grout down.
Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.
When it isn’t the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Kitchen splashbacks
What regrouting looks like in West End
West End 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. 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 landlords with property near Haymarket station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. For an older house near a landmark such as 12 Palmerston Place Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
West End is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover regrouting for homes and businesses in West End and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. West End is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH3, EH11 and EH4 is covered for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Duff Road, Dalry Road and Belford Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Dean Village (1 mile north), Dalry (1 mile south-west), Edinburgh (1 mile south-east), West Coates (1 mile west) and Comely Bank (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (4 miles south-east). West End is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.
Landmarks near West End
Around West End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Cuthbert's Church, Boroughmuir High School and Ryrie's pub. Also close by are Princes Street Gardens (0.5 miles east), Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.6 miles west). West End has its own railway station: Haymarket station. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east) and Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around West End includes Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY versus a professional finish
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. Everything old must be removed 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.
Common problems we fix in West End
A bathroom that stays damp keeps the grout wet, and damp grout is where mould grows. When black spots keep returning, the mould has generally got into the grout.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
Managing a site like St Mary's Music School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether VAT is included
- Which colour the sealant will be
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in West End, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We check the tiles are sound and flag any that are loose or hollow.
- The old grout comes out to a consistent depth, without damaging the tiles.
- We vacuum the joints and clean out the dust.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- Corners and edges are resealed with flexible silicone, not grout.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
If you are in West End and need regrouting, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.