Surrey · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Caterham, Surrey
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homes and businesses in Caterham and across Surrey. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Caterham, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
How we handle glazing silicone in Caterham
Glass and frames expand and contract differently, and the silicone between them takes the strain. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. If you have failed sealant around rooflight glass and leaks from the base of a shower screen, we can help, whatever the surface.
Walls in Caterham that face the prevailing wind take the most weather, and that’s generally where the sealant gives up first. It’s worth looking at every frame, not just the one that leaks.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Caterham
Other services in Caterham
How the job changes by surface
Rooflights
Rooflights get the full force of the weather. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We use a glazing silicone suited to each.
When it is not the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Caterham
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
Caterham homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Titsey Place (about 4.7 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Caterham as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hillcroft Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Sacred Heart Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. For glazing silicone in and around Caterham, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Surrey, Caterham included. Caterham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. For nearby work, see our Crawley page, about 13 miles away.
Work in CR3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Caterham sits on or near the B2030 and B2031. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Caterham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. In Caterham, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions, and mention if the work is upstairs, in a flat or high on the outside.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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Signs you need glazing silicone in Caterham
UV light ages silicone and roof joints get the most sun. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip to the glass and frame.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
For landlords with property near Caterham station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Are they insured?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
Use mild cleaners on and around the silicone. Strong solvents can soften or mark it.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the problem grows.
Why deal with it now?
Resealing can’t fix a failed unit or a cracked panel. We will tell you that rather than seal it anyway, so you can call the right trade. Around Caterham, failed sealant lets water into hidden places, such as under the floor, behind a panel or into a wall. Whatever the joint, failed sealant only gets worse.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Over 20 years’ experience
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Caterham questions
Is there a guarantee on glazing silicone in Caterham?
All our work, in Caterham and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you work for landlords with property near Caterham station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
How long before the joint can be used?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.