Medway · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Chatham, Medway
Glazing silicone for Chatham, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Rooflight joints letting water in
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Chatham
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
About our glazing silicone in Chatham
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away spoils the look and lets water in. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame before the new bead goes in. We work on glass balustrade bases, rooflights and conservatory frames, and the jobs we see most are glazing silicone that has cracked or come away and water running down inside the glass.
Town-centre flats, shops and offices in Chatham have long runs of frames and glazing, often on upper floors. A cracked joint on an upper floor can let water in long before anyone spots it.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours for most jobs. Commercial jobs in Chatham can be planned out of hours where a building can’t close, and homes are booked within our usual hours, Monday to Saturday.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Chatham
UV light ages silicone, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip to the glass and frame.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
Letting a property close to Chatham station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Is VAT in the price?
- Are they insured?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What guarantee comes with the work
FAQs for Chatham
I let a flat near Chatham station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Chatham for glazing silicone?
Yes, Chatham is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
Yes. We cut out the old silicone and reseal the glass-to-wall and glass-to-tray joints.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Windows and doors in Chatham
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Restoration House (about 2.4 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Chatham has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Schools such as Wayfield Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to Christ the King include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Jobs in Chatham get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Chatham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Our applicators cover all of ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 for glazing silicone and the streets around it. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street and the roads around them. Chatham sits on or near the A2 and A229, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chatham: Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
What’s near Chatham
Around Chatham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. Chatham’s nearest station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Chatham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Most shower screen leaks come from the wall or tray joint. Both are resealed with anti-fungal silicone.
Glass-to-glass joints
Frameless glass corners and panels are joined with silicone. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
More services for Chatham
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.