West Berkshire · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Great Lea Common, West Berkshire
Our applicators work in Great Lea Common on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
About our glazing silicone in Great Lea Common
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. Leaks generally come from the wall joint or the tray joint, and we reseal both. Common call-outs are for water escaping where a screen meets the wall and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, across glass-to-glass joints, conservatory frames and rooflights.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Great Lea Common is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Keep conservatory gutters clear so water does not back up against the seals. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the leak gets worse.
What glazing silicone looks like in Great Lea Common
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 4.3 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Great Lea Common has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. 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.
Homes close to St Paul's Church include some older properties, and 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 Reading Green Park station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. If you need glazing silicone in Great Lea Common, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover West Berkshire from our Crawley base, Great Lea Common included. Great Lea Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for glazing silicone.
Jobs for glazing silicone in RG7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Lea Common
Around Great Lea Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Geoffrey Field Junior School, Ryeish Green School and Pearman's Copse and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Lea Common is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Great Lea Common includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaks get worse, not better. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture, so it pays to deal with it early. Around Great Lea Common, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Frameless screens rely on silicone at the base and wall. We renew it without marking the glass.
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass before new glazing silicone goes in.
What affects the quote in Great Lea Common
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Every job is quoted individually. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Glass that needs replacing
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. For a village or hamlet like Great Lea Common, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Common questions in Great Lea Common
I let a flat near Reading Green Park station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Great Lea Common in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Great Lea Common is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before any work starts.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What guarantee do I get?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.