Oxfordshire · England

Regrouting in Bodicote

Problem with your tiled areas in Bodicote? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
  • Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
  • Grout that is cracking and breaking up

Regrouting near Bodicote

Signs you need regrouting in Bodicote

Grout that was put in corners cracks because those joints flex. Those joints should be silicone, and if they’re grouted, a crack soon lets water in.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
  • Grout washed out of a shower
  • Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
  • Greasy, stained grout behind the hob

For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longford Park Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether all the old sealant comes out first
  • How the joint is cleaned and prepared
  • What the quote includes, VAT included or not
  • Who does the work, and how experienced they are

10 questions to ask before you book

How we handle regrouting in Bodicote

Most regrouting jobs include resealing too. Grout belongs between tiles, but corners and edges move, so they’re sealed with silicone rather than grout. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. We are often asked to deal with grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned and grout that makes sound tiles look old, across bathroom wall tiles, wet rooms and tiled floors.

Even in a smaller place like Bodicote, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Older or newer, every room gets the same approach: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.

We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.

Location
Bodicote (OX15)
Wider area
Oxfordshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
A clear quote up front
Telephone
0345 464 0079
Updated
26 October 2026
Sealant gun being used along the bath-to-tile joint in a beige tiled bathroom

Bodicote homes and their sealant

Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Bodicote has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.

For landlords with property near Banbury station, a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.

Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you need regrouting in Bodicote, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Oxfordshire. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 20 miles from Bodicote.

Our applicators cover all of OX15 for regrouting. Streets in the area include High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bodicote: Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).

Near you in Bodicote

We work in homes and buildings around English Language Training, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College and People's Park and the streets around them. Bodicote’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.

Map of Bodicote © OpenStreetMap contributors

Bodicote questions

Do you work for landlords with property near Banbury station?

Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.

Do you take on hotel work around Bodicote?

Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.

What do you put in the joint?

We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.

Will the old sealant be removed?

Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.

What does regrouting cost?

There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before we start.

Can I do it myself?

That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.

Will it make a mess?

Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.

Do the sealants smell?

Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.

The process

All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. A visit to Bodicote is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.

  1. First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
  2. Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
  3. The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
  4. The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
  5. Internal corners and edges are resealed.

How to prepare

  • Move anything stored near the joints
  • Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
  • On commercial sites, let us know about site rules

Getting a quote

We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.

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What we can’t put right

New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:

  • Movement in a stud wall or floor
  • Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
  • Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling

Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we seal

  • Kitchen splashbacks
  • Shower walls
  • Bathroom wall tiles
  • Bathroom floors
  • Tiled floors
  • Wet rooms

What happens if it’s left?

Regrouting won’t help where tiles have come away. We’ll tell you before work begins so you know what’s involved. On sound tiles, regrouting avoids the upheaval of a retile. In a smaller place like Bodicote, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.

Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.

Why Bodicote customers choose us

  • Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
  • Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
  • Every job guaranteed for a year
  • More than 20 years in sealant work

See our cost guide and customer reviews.

Work for landlords, hotels and businesses

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.

Landlords and agents in Bodicote can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.

Quotes for regrouting in Bodicote

For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:

  • Access and height
  • The old material and how stubborn it is
  • Whether there’s mould to deal with
  • Any working-time requirements on site

The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.

Helping us quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:

  • If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
  • Where the job is, and your postcode
  • How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
  • Pictures of the joints, sent by email

Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.

DIY sealant or a professional job?

Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.

Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job