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Glazing Silicone in Lower Hardres
Glazing silicone in Lower Hardres from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Lower Hardres
Glass and frames expand and contract differently, so the sealant between them does a lot of work. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. Common call-outs are for new silicone smeared over old sealant and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight, on conservatory frames, glass balustrade bases and glass-to-frame joints.
Homes in small places like Lower Hardres often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Lower Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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Do you need glazing silicone in Lower Hardres?
Glass and frames expand and contract with the temperature, and they do not move by the same amount. Over years, that movement tears the silicone.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Water running down inside the glass
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Failed joints on frameless glass
Homes close to Church of St Mary include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Don’t leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
How we quote for glazing silicone
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Lower Hardres homes and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you let a flat or house near Canterbury East station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Schools such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Lower Hardres is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 43 miles from Lower Hardres.
Every address in CT4 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lower Hardres
We work in homes and buildings around The Duck pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. In a small place like Lower Hardres, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Lower Hardres
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing a conservatory roof is major work. If the leak is a failed sealant joint, resealing is far simpler. If it’s the roof itself, we’ll tell you. Around Lower Hardres, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, 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.
Why Lower Hardres clients choose us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Lower Hardres: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Canterbury East station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Hardres?
Yes, Lower Hardres is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
It does not last. The new bead can’t grip the old one so we take it all out and start clean.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.