Brighton and Hove · England
Glazing Silicone in Falmer
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Falmer. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
Don’t use blades or scrapers near the bead when you clean. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water runs along frames and down walls, so get it looked at when you first see it.
How we handle glazing silicone in Falmer
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. Leaks normally come from the wall joint or the tray joint, and we reseal both. If you are dealing with leaks from the base of a shower screen and sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed, we can help.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Falmer is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Falmer
What else we do in Falmer
Why deal with it now?
A quick bead over the old sealant might stop a drip for a while, but silicone doesn’t stick to silicone and water soon finds its way back. Cutting out and resealing properly lasts. Around Falmer, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why Falmer clients choose us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
When to call us in Falmer
Not every leak is a sealant problem: broken panels, roof problems and blocked gutters can all let water in. We find the cause before we seal anything.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Rented homes near Falmer station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- How long to leave it before use
- Which colour the sealant will be
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Frames that have decayed or split
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
Falmer homes and the weather
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Preston Manor & Gardens (about 3.5 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Falmer 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’s traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to The Parish Church of St Lawrence include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you look after a building such as Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Jobs in Falmer get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Falmer is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Falmer include Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Falmer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Falmer itself: Falmer station. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Falmer include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
FAQs for Falmer
Is Falmer in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Falmer is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Falmer?
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.
How long should I leave it?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before we start.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Falmer can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Different surfaces, different methods
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Glass-to-frame joints
We cut the old silicone from the glass without scratching it before new glazing silicone goes in.
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a village or hamlet like Falmer, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.