Oxfordshire · England
Remedial Sealant in Jericho
Remedial sealant across Jericho and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Beads that never stuck properly
Remedial sealant in Jericho: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Jericho 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. In the older streets around St Barnabas Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Jobs in Jericho get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Jericho is one of them.
We work across the OX1 and OX2 postcode area for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane, and we cover them all. Jericho is on the A4144, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. If you’re just outside Jericho, we cover Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Around Jericho
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxford University Parks, The Rickety Press pub and The Eckersley School of English and the streets around them. Nearby too are Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north) and Somerville College Library (less than half a mile east). Jericho’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Remedial sealant in Jericho, done properly
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and remedial work carries our one-year guarantee. We work on expansion joints, failed movement joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are products that weren’t meant for the joint and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles.
Homes around Jericho range from older cottages to more recent houses. Older homes can move a little with the seasons, which is hard on tired sealant and rigid grout.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
How the visit works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, including the tidy-up. Parking around Jericho is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Jericho questions
Will you come out to Jericho?
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 you work in hotels near Jericho?
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 long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
Longer than a simple reseal, because every layer has to come out. Most jobs take a few hours, and we confirm the time with your quote.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. We’ll take all the sealant out, look for why it failed and reseal it properly.
What does remedial sealant cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, before resealing with a single bead.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
Give the new sealant its full cure time: usually around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Get the cause found first, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
Do you need remedial sealant in Jericho?
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, and the joint starts to come away early.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
For landlords with property near Oxford station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What insurance they hold
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How long the guarantee is
Why act early in Jericho
Repeat failures have a cause. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. In a smaller place like Jericho, 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.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour picked to suit the job
See our cost guide and what customers say.
Different surfaces, different methods
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is usually part of the cause. Along with resealing, we will mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.