Essex · England
Colchester Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Colchester and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Failed joints on frameless glass
Glazing silicone in Colchester, done properly
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points, and we reseal both. We work on shower screens, glass-to-glass joints and glass-to-frame joints, and people most often call us about mouldy sealant around glass panels and cracked silicone between glass panels.
Beyond its homes, Colchester has shopfronts, offices and flats with plenty of frames and glazing. Failed joints up there let in water that can go unnoticed for a while.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Colchester and everywhere else we cover.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For homes and businesses in busier parts of Colchester, parking needs a little planning. Let us know about stairs, lifts or shared entrances too.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- A roof that has moved or dropped
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
What we’re called out for in Colchester
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out leaving a path for water.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
If you look after a building such as Colchester Sixth Form College, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether you can choose the colour
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Places near Colchester
What else we do in Colchester
Surface by surface
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. Cutting it out and resealing fixes it.
Glass-to-frame joints
The sealant must stick to glass and frame alike. We choose a product that suits both.
Glazing silicone in Colchester: local notes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Colchester Town station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. In the older streets around Church of St Peter, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Colchester is in Essex. Every kind of property in Colchester can book us for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Colchester is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 21 miles away.
Jobs for glazing silicone in CO4, CO3, CO2 and CO1 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, North Station Road and Durham Square or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Colchester sits on or near the A12 and A120, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Colchester include Camulodunum (1 mile west), Braiswick (1 mile west), Abbey Field (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile west) and Beacon End (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-west), Halstead (12 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west). Being one of Essex’s larger places, Colchester has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Near you in Colchester
In Colchester, that means homes and buildings near Bull Meadow, The Bay And Say Public House and St John's Green Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Colchester itself: Colchester Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Lion Walk (under half a mile south-east) and Essex County Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Colchester includes Westhouse Wood.
Why act early in Colchester
If the problem is a misted unit or a broken panel, sealant will not help. We’ll tell you that rather than seal it anyway and point you to a glazier or roofer. For landlords in Colchester, failed sealant soon turns into tenant complaints about mould, damp or draughts. It’s simpler to sort between tenants than in the middle of a let.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Colchester: your questions answered
What guarantee comes with glazing silicone in Colchester?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work for landlords with property near Colchester Town station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Colchester
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- When we can work, for business premises
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
For glazing silicone in Colchester, call 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.