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Regrouting in Northam, Southampton
Problem with your tiled areas in Northam? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Shower grout that has worn away
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Parking around Northam is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- 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
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
Regrouting in Northam
Regrouting is usually paired with resealing. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they’re sealed with silicone rather than grout. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. We’re often asked to deal with splashback grout that has darkened and grout in a colour the owner wants to change, across tiled floors, wet rooms and bathroom floors.
In a smaller place like Northam, homes are mostly houses and bungalows rather than flats, some older and some much newer. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do in a big town.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Northam
Harsh cleaners and scrubbing wear grout away. Bleach and acidic limescale removers can attack it with repeated use, leaving the joints sunken and rough.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
Schools such as Bitterne Manor Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is chosen
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
What affects the quote in Northam
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The rough size of the job
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Northam: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bitterne station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work in hotels near Northam?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
How do I get a quote for regrouting in Northam?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, including regrouting.
Do you work in Northam?
Yes. We cover Northam and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
What happens if it’s left?
Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but patched grout rarely matches the rest, and the old grout keeps failing around them. Doing the full area gives you one colour and sound joints throughout. In an older home around Northam, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Northam
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
We’ll tell you when the area can be used again. Please follow it, and go gently on the grout at first.
Stains that will not clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. At this point it’s a simple regrout while the tiles are still sound.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
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What else we do in Northam
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Northam
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
What regrouting looks like in Northam
Northam 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. 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 an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Augustine, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. If you let a flat or house near Bitterne station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Jobs in Northam get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Northam is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover for regrouting.
We work across SO14, SO19 and SO18 for regrouting and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Northam, we cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Northam
In Northam, that means homes and buildings near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.