Kent · England
Glazing Silicone in Fant
Problem with your glazing joints in Fant? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
How we handle glazing silicone in Fant
Not every silicone suits glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. Typical jobs include new silicone smeared over old sealant and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and conservatory frames.
Houses in smaller places like Fant can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so exposed windows and doors face the weather head on. The mastic around frames on those walls tends to age faster.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Glazing silicone in Fant: local notes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Stoneacre (about 3.9 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Fant 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.
For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Andrew, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Fant to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Fant is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. London is on our list too, about 30 miles from Fant.
We cover every part of ME16 and ME15 for glazing silicone. Local streets include Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road, all of which we cover. Fant is on the A26, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Fant, we cover East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fant
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy, among other places. The closest station to Fant is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fant include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
How the job changes by surface
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.
Do you need glazing silicone in Fant?
Sunlight breaks sealant down and roof joints get the most sun. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking on the glass.
People normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
If you look after a building such as Jubilee Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cure time is
- What insurance they hold
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Stick to mild cleaners on glass
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. The cause may be sealant or another part and we’ll find out which.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
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.
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Fant questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near East Farleigh station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Fant?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, glazing sealant included.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
In many cases, as long as sealant is the cause. We find where the water gets in first before any sealing.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fant
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Why act early in Fant
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. Around Fant, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours for most jobs, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a smaller place like Fant, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting 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.