Oxfordshire · England
Fencott Remedial Sealant
Failed sealant joints in Fencott need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Torn expansion joints
Remedial sealant around Fencott
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Islip station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Fencott gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Fencott among them. Oxford is on our list too, around 7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Fencott: Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
What’s near Fencott
Around Fencott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub. Fencott’s nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Remedial sealant in Fencott, done properly
In Fencott, as anywhere, remedial jobs tend to look alike: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. Each is stripped back and done again properly. We are often asked to deal with products that weren’t meant for the joint and a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed, across shrunken worktop sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and failed movement joints.
In a village or hamlet like Fencott, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Where
- Fencott (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How the visit works
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Somewhere as small as Fencott, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. Should anything change, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Don’t keep resealing the same joint. Get the cause found first, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Common problems we fix in Fencott
Joint depth matters. Sealant packed too deep, or stuck to the back of the joint as well as the sides, cannot stretch, and tears at the first real movement. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
Schools such as Charlton-on-Otmoor 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
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Leave it or put it right?
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and any film left behind stops new sealant sticking. Careful removal is most of a remedial job. In a small place like Fencott, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Full insurance on every job
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Fencott
Will you come out to Fencott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do remedial sealant in Fencott?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Fencott is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
We check for that before we reseal. If the fault is elsewhere, you will know before any work is done.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Fencott?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before we start.