Kent · England
Glazing Silicone in Folkestone
Professional glazing silicone in and around Folkestone, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
Glazing silicone in Folkestone
Our work covers conservatory joints, rooflights and glass panels plus shower screens and the bases of glass balustrades. Each joint is cut out, cleaned and resealed. We work on shower screens, glass-to-glass joints and glass-to-frame joints, and people most often call us about new silicone smeared over old sealant and water escaping where a screen meets the wall.
Folkestone mixes older streets, where windows have often been replaced, with newer estates fitted with uPVC. All of them depend on a sound bead of mastic between frame and wall.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Location
- Folkestone (CT20, CT19, CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Replacing a conservatory roof is major work. If the leak is a failed sealant joint renewing the joint is the simpler fix. If it’s the roof itself, we will tell you. In a family home in Folkestone, a failed seal around a bath or a frame lets water into places you cannot see, like the floor under a bath, the back of a panel or the inside of a wall. Left alone, that means rot, damp and a bigger repair.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
What you get with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Tidy, careful work
When it isn’t the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
What we’re called out for in Folkestone
Sunlight breaks sealant down, especially on conservatory roofs. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking to the glass and frame.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
Managing a site like Stella Maris Catholic Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How hidden problems are handled
Questions from Folkestone
Do you work for landlords with property near Folkestone Central station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Folkestone in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Folkestone is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. We cut out the old silicone and reseal the glass-to-wall and glass-to-tray joints.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Do you replace glass?
No. Misting between panes means the sealed unit has failed and needs replacing by a glazier.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Surface by surface
Glass-to-frame joints
The sealant must stick to glass and frame alike. We use a glazing silicone suited to each.
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. We don’t install or replace glass.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. 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 size of the job. Parking in a town like Folkestone is generally straightforward, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions, and let us know if the work is upstairs, in a flat or up high outside.
- 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.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
For glazing silicone in Folkestone, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Folkestone homes and the weather
Folkestone is within about 1 mile of 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. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In the older streets around United Reformed Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. If you let a flat or house near Folkestone Central station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Folkestone is in Kent. Folkestone gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Folkestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 54 miles from Folkestone.
Work in CT20, CT19 and CT21 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road. Folkestone is on the A259 and A260, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for glazing silicone. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Folkestone has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Folkestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Park Inn Hotel, Lower Leas Coastal Park and The Harvey Grammar School. There’s a railway station in Folkestone itself: Folkestone Central station. Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). For a walk, there’s Sugar Loaf Hill.
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
Use mild cleaners on and around the silicone. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water travels along the frame and into the wall, so get it looked at when you first see it.