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Regrouting in Islip
Regrouting for Islip, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Islip
Grout fills the gaps between tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water has a way in behind the tiling. Our job is to rake it out and put new grout in and renew the silicone at the edges. We’re often asked to deal with cracked grout along the bath or tray and grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned, across bathroom floors, tiled floors and kitchen splashbacks.
Being in a small place like Islip makes no difference to the job itself: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Islip
New grout smeared over the old doesn’t bond well. A thin skin on top tends to break off. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Islip, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Islip
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- We’re fully insured
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, depending on the size of the job. For a village or hamlet like Islip, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
If you’re in Islip and need regrouting, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
Regrouting in Islip: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Islip station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again. Homes close to St Nicholas' Church include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX5 postcode area, our applicators can take on regrouting. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Every address in OX5 is covered for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need regrouting at a property on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Around Islip
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn and Gosford Hill School. Islip has its own railway station: Islip station. Nearby you will also find Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Have loose tiles looked at early
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Check the corner silicone every few months
Before we leave, you’ll know when the shower can be used. Please follow it, and go gently on the grout at first.
Leaving failed grout can mean tiles come loose. Once that happens, regrouting won’t fix it so early action pays.
FAQs for Islip
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Islip station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Islip?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Will the sealant be renewed as well as the grout?
In most cases, yes. Corners and edges need flexible silicone and doing both at once leaves everything sound.
Can I do it myself?
If you are 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What else we do in Islip
Signs you need regrouting in Islip
Grout is porous, so it soaks up water, soap and dirt. Given time, it discolours and begins to break down, especially in a shower that is used every day.
The most common problems we see are:
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Floor grout that will not come clean
Schools such as Dr South's Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and 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.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the cure time is
- Whether you can choose the colour
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Islip can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.