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Fords Farm Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for Fords Farm, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Fords Farm
A frameless shower screen depends on its silicone. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. If you have drips on the inside of a conservatory window and water escaping where a screen meets the wall, we can help, on glass-to-glass joints, rooflights and conservatory frames alike.
In smaller places like Fords Farm, homes range from older cottages to newer houses, with windows to match: timber, uPVC and aluminium. Each frame material needs the right sealant against the right wall.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, depending on how much there is to do. Parking around Fords Farm is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Leave it or put it right?
A quick bead over the old sealant might stop a drip for a while, but new silicone won’t bond to old, and the leak normally returns. A proper reseal is the lasting answer. In a smaller place like Fords Farm, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Tidy, careful work
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Glazing silicone in Fords Farm: local notes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Mapledurham House (about 3.1 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Fords Farm has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
If you look after a building such as Kennet Valley Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Reading Green Park station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Every kind of property in Fords Farm can book us for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Reading coverage runs to 34 places, and Fords Farm is one of them.
All of RG30 and RG31 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
What’s near Fords Farm
In Fords Farm, that means homes and buildings near Prospect School, Elvian School and The Cunning Man pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Fords Farm is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Fords Farm includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass balustrade bases
We reseal the joint where the glass meets the base channel. We do not install or replace glass.
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For glazing silicone in Fords Farm, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Questions from Fords Farm
Is Fords Farm within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Fords Farm in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Fords Farm is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Reading.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
When to call us in Fords Farm
Some conservatory leaks aren’t sealant at all: broken panels, roof problems and blocked gutters can all let water in. That’s why we trace the leak first.
Look out for any of the following:
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
Homes close to St Matthew's include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are