East Sussex · England
Five Ashes Glazing Silicone
Glazing joints in Five Ashes need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
What sealant work can’t fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Glass that needs replacing
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
How we handle glazing silicone in Five Ashes
Not every silicone suits glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. We work on glass-to-frame joints, conservatory frames and rooflights, and people most often call us about cracked silicone between glass panels and rooflight joints letting water in.
In a village or hamlet like Five Ashes, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Five Ashes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Schools such as Five Ashes CofE Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For glazing silicone in and around Five Ashes, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover East Sussex from our Crawley base, Five Ashes included. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is on our list too, about 19 miles from Five Ashes.
Every address in TN20 is within our area for glazing silicone. Local streets include Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane. We also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Five Ashes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
Rooflight glazing joints are cut out and renewed. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Shower screens
A screen’s wall joint and tray joint are where leaks start. We reseal both with anti-fungal silicone.
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job, depending on the amount of work. For a village or hamlet like Five Ashes, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Five Ashes
Glass and frames expand and contract with the temperature at different rates. Over years, that movement tears the silicone.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
Letting a property close to Crowborough station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long to leave it before use
Why act early in Five Ashes
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. Sound glass and frames usually just need resealing, and we will tell you if that’s not the case. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Five Ashes, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Fully insured
- You choose the colour before work begins
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Questions from Five Ashes
Is Five Ashes within the area you cover?
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.
I let a flat near Crowborough station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Will resealing stop my conservatory leaking?
That depends where the water is getting in. Sealant joints we can renew but roof and panel problems need another trade.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure silicone is the usual choice.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The amount of work
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.