Kent · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Chitty, Kent
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homes and businesses in Chitty and across Kent. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
Glazing silicone in Chitty, done properly
A frameless shower screen depends on its silicone. Leaks generally come from the wall joint or the tray joint, and we reseal both. We work on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and shower screens, and common reasons people get in touch are a quick top-up bead that didn’t last and failed joints on frameless glass.
Somewhere as small as Chitty, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Chitty (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Keep conservatory gutters clear, so water drains away from the joints. Overflowing gutters can cause leaks of their own.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water travels along the frame and into the wall so it’s best dealt with right away.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Chitty
Silicone around glazing needs the right product. General-purpose sealant from a DIY shop may not suit glass or the frame so we choose a glazing silicone instead. In a small place like Chitty, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Tidy, careful work
- Colour picked to suit the job
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Chitty: your questions answered
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Chitty any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you work for landlords with property near Herne Bay station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Silicone does not stick to silicone and water gets between the layers. We cut out the old sealant first.
Do you replace glass?
No. Misting between panes means the sealed unit has failed and needs replacing by a glazier.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
Glass needs a sealant made for glazing. We use neutral-cure glazing silicone with anti-fungal products in bathrooms.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Also near Chitty
More services for Chitty
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Chitty, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
What glazing silicone looks like in Chitty
Chitty is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Managing a site like Chislet Church of England Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. Rented homes near Herne Bay station change hands often, and a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We provide glazing silicone to homes and businesses in Chitty and the surrounding area. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Work in CT3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Around Chitty
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
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 anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job from start to finish. In a small place like Chitty, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Related advice
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Chitty
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-frame joints
Where glass sits in a frame, silicone keeps water out. When it splits, water can get into the frame.
Rooflights
Rooflights get the full force of the weather. Its sealant ages faster than vertical joints.