Kent · England
Bockhanger Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens in Bockhanger, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Rooflight joints letting water in
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. For a job in Bockhanger, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Advice
Glazing silicone in Bockhanger
Glass, frames and walls all move at different rates, and the silicone between them takes the strain. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We replace it with a glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. We work on glass balustrade bases, rooflights and glass-to-glass joints, and people most often call us about glass-to-glass joints that have split and silicone pulling away from the glass.
Around Bockhanger, conservatories, garden rooms and patio doors are often part of the house. Their glazing joints and frame seals are as much a part of the job as the windows.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Bockhanger (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else and we’ll find out which.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Bockhanger
UV light ages silicone and roof joints get the most sun. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
What to look for in a quote
- Are they insured?
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Frames and glazing around Bockhanger
Historic houses like Godinton House (about 2.1 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Bockhanger has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as Phoenix Community Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. If you need glazing silicone in Bockhanger, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We are based in Crawley and cover Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Bockhanger among them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 43 miles away.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN25 postcode area for glazing silicone. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bockhanger: Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bockhanger
Typical jobs here are in homes near Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, among other places. Bockhanger’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south. A little further out are County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
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What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Questions from Bockhanger
Do you cover smaller places like Bockhanger?
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.
Is Bockhanger in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Bockhanger is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A glazing-grade silicone is best. We use neutral-cure glazing silicone and anti-fungal silicone in wet areas.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job, glazing sealant included.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
Yes. We remove the old silicone carefully before cleaning and resealing.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. We remove the old silicone, clean the joint and reseal.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we’re fully insured.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bockhanger
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.