Medway · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Gillingham, Medway
Glazing joints in Gillingham need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
Quotes for glazing silicone in Gillingham
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Mould in or behind the old joints
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The type of property
- If someone has resealed it before
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work.
How we handle glazing silicone in Gillingham
We don’t replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass, which is where many leaks start. Typical jobs include a quick top-up bead that didn’t last and water getting into a conservatory at the joints, on glass-to-glass joints, rooflights and glass-to-frame joints.
Plenty of homes in Gillingham are rented, and windows are easy to overlook between tenancies. Gaps around a frame let in draughts and water, and tenants notice.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Jobs in a place the size of Gillingham range from town-centre flats to offices and family homes. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What else we do in Gillingham
Why deal with it now?
Replacing windows or a shower screen is not needed for a failed joint. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes, and we’ll tell you if that’s not the case. For businesses in Gillingham, a room closed because of a leak or mould costs more than the sealant, so failing joints are best replaced on a planned basis.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We are fully insured
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Most shower screen leaks come from the wall or tray joint. Both are resealed with anti-fungal silicone.
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass before new glazing silicone goes in.
What glazing silicone looks like in Gillingham
Gillingham is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. Rented homes near Gillingham (Kent) station change hands often, and a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. We provide glazing silicone to householders, landlords and businesses in Gillingham and nearby, as part of our work across Medway. Across Medway, we cover 68 places, and Gillingham is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 26 miles from Gillingham.
Work in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square. Being close to the A2 and A231, Gillingham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Local landmarks in Gillingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Robert Napier School, The Robert Napier School and The Star pub, among other places. The closest station to Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- Cracked or broken glass
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
Do you need glazing silicone in Gillingham?
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased, the bead can peel away early.
The most common problems we see are:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
If you look after a building such as Featherby Junior School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Common questions in Gillingham
Do you cover Gillingham for glazing silicone?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Gillingham is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Gillingham affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Gillingham?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.