Reading · England
Kidmore End Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Kidmore End? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
Glazing silicone in Kidmore End
We renew glazing silicone on conservatories, rooflights and glass panels, as well as frameless shower screens and glass balustrade bases. The old sealant comes out, the joint is cleaned and new silicone goes in. If you are dealing with black or yellowed silicone on glass joints and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, we can help, on glass-to-frame joints, conservatory frames and glass balustrade bases alike.
Around Kidmore End, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Frames that have decayed or split
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kidmore End
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Places near Kidmore End
What else we do in Kidmore End
What the job involves on each surface
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Glass balustrade bases
The base of a glass balustrade is normally sealed. Failed sealant there lets water collect.
How we quote for glazing silicone
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Roughly how big the job is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Why act early in Kidmore End
Resealing cannot fix a failed unit or a cracked panel. We will tell you that rather than seal it anyway and point you to a glazier or roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kidmore End can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
FAQs for Kidmore End
Do you cover Kidmore End for glazing silicone?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Kidmore End is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Kidmore End?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Kidmore End?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Windows and doors in Kidmore End
Historic houses like Mapledurham House (about 2.3 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Kidmore End 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. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Schools such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Tilehurst station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. Homes close to Church of St John the Baptist include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in RG4, we can carry out glazing silicone at your property. 34 places in Reading are on our list.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: RG4. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Kidmore End: Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Near you in Kidmore End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pack Horse Public House, The Warwick School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. For rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Somewhere like Kidmore End needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
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 send us an email with the details.