Kent · England
Fordwich Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for householders, landlords and businesses in Fordwich. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Quotes for glazing silicone in Fordwich
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Glazing silicone in Fordwich, done properly
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone that’s suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. If you’re dealing with split or lifting silicone on glass and failed sealant around rooflight glass, we can put it right, on glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and glass balustrade bases alike.
Somewhere as small as Fordwich, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Silicone joins glass panels in many frameless designs. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
Rooflights
Rooflight glazing joints are cut out and renewed. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Frames and glazing around Fordwich
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.
If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Managing a site like Sturry Church of England Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT2 area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Fordwich is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 41 miles from Fordwich.
Every address in CT2 is covered for glazing silicone. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Fordwich
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and Fordwich Arms, among other places. Fordwich has its own railway station: Sturry station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, depending on how much there is to do. In a small place like Fordwich, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Places near Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
What we are called out for in Fordwich
Silicone will not bond to a dirty surface. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased, the bead can peel away early.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether VAT is included
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Fordwich
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
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.
FAQs for Fordwich
I let a flat near Sturry station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is Fordwich in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Fordwich is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old sealant and reseal the wall and tray joints.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product and the conditions. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
Topping up is a common cause of leaks. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. We will tell you when we quote.