Essex · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Frating, Essex
Glazing silicone for Frating and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Glazing silicone in Frating, done properly
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points, and we reseal both. Common call-outs are for water escaping where a screen meets the wall and split or lifting silicone on glass, across glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and conservatory frames.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Frating is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Frating (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
Nearby places to Frating
Also in Frating
Glazing silicone in Frating: local notes
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Alresford station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. In the older streets around Saint Andrew's Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Frating gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Frating is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 24 miles away.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area for glazing silicone. We cover properties on Church Road and Rectory Road. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Frating Green (1 mile north-east), Balls Green (1 mile north-east), Thorrington (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (2 miles north-east) and Great Bentley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles north-west) and Tiptree (12 miles west).
Near you in Frating
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms and the streets around them. Frating’s nearest station is Alresford station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
Shower screens
Most shower screen leaks come from the wall or tray joint. We reseal both with anti-fungal silicone.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the problem grows.
Leave it or put it right?
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes, and we will tell you if that’s not the case. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Frating, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Frating needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip 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.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Common questions in Frating
Do you work for landlords with property near Alresford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Frating affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Frating.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you seal glass balustrade bases?
We can. The old sealant is removed and the joint resealed with a suitable product.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old sealant and reseal the wall and tray joints.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Frating?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.