West Sussex · England
Glazing Silicone in Mackerel's Common
Specialist glazing silicone for Mackerel's Common: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Rooflight joints letting water in
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
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.
Glazing silicone in Mackerel's Common, done properly
Our work covers conservatory joints, rooflights and glass panels, as well as frameless shower screens and glass balustrade bases. Each joint is cut out, cleaned and resealed. If you have new silicone smeared over old sealant and water running down inside the glass, we can put it right, on glass-to-glass joints, rooflights and glass-to-frame joints alike.
Around Mackerel's Common, 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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. For a village or hamlet like Mackerel's Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Advice
Windows and doors in Mackerel's Common
Historic houses like Petworth House (about 4.6 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Mackerel's Common has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In the older streets around The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mackerel's Common gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Mackerel's Common is one of them. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 16 miles from Mackerel's Common.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for glazing silicone. We also cover the places around Mackerel's Common: Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
What’s near Mackerel's Common
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east. For a walk, there’s The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What affects the quote in Mackerel's Common
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
- How we’d reach the joints
For glazing silicone in Mackerel's Common, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Why it’s worth doing now in Mackerel's Common
Topping up old silicone can look like a fix, but new silicone will not bond to old and water soon finds its way back. A proper reseal is the lasting answer. In a small place like Mackerel's Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Tidy, careful work
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Mackerel's Common questions
I let a flat near Billingshurst station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover Mackerel's Common for glazing silicone?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Mackerel's Common is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, where the base is finished with sealant. Photos help us see what’s there.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
Glass needs a sealant made for glazing. We use neutral-cure glazing silicone and anti-fungal silicone in wet areas.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water runs along frames and down walls so it’s best dealt with right away.
Common problems we fix in Mackerel's Common
Heat and cold make glass and frames move, and they do not move by the same amount. Over years, that movement tears the silicone.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Failed joints on frameless glass
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who turns up on the day
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What else we do in Mackerel's Common
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass balustrade bases
Outdoor balustrade joints face the weather. Renewing the sealant keeps water out of the channel.
Conservatory frames
The joints where the conservatory meets the house take a lot of movement. We reseal them with a sealant suited to the frame.