Kent · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Hawkinge, Kent
Glazing silicone in Hawkinge from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
Glazing silicone in Hawkinge
Not every silicone suits glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, finished with a neat, even bead. Common call-outs are for cracked silicone between glass panels and conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints, on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and glass balustrade bases.
In a smaller place like Hawkinge, some walls face open ground and catch the full force of the weather. The mastic around frames on those walls tends to age faster.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
Hawkinge: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Folkestone West station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Does the coastal weather in Hawkinge affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Do you replace glass?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Places near Hawkinge
Also in Hawkinge
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. A full reseal sorts it.
Conservatory frames
Exposed frame joints wear with the weather. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Windows and doors in Hawkinge
Hawkinge 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. 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.
Managing a site like The Churchill School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to St Luke's include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For landlords with property near Folkestone West station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We carry out glazing silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Hawkinge. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 52 miles away.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
What’s near Hawkinge
Around Hawkinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mayfly pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hawkinge includes Cheriton Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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.
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. In a smaller place like Hawkinge, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
If you’re in Hawkinge and need glazing silicone, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What affects the quote in Hawkinge
You will get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The amount of work
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when you clean. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below long before you see it.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaks get worse, not better. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture, so it pays to deal with it early. In an older home around Hawkinge, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.