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Old Hawkinge Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Old Hawkinge? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
Do you need glazing silicone in Old Hawkinge?
Silicone won’t bond to a dirty surface. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
Homes close to Church of St Michael include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What product goes in the joint
Glazing silicone in Old Hawkinge, done properly
We work across Old Hawkinge on glazing joints for homes and businesses. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job, with a sealant chosen for the joint. Common call-outs are for glass-to-glass joints that have split and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight, across glass balustrade bases, glass-to-frame joints and rooflights.
Somewhere as small as Old Hawkinge, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for most jobs, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Old Hawkinge, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Glass balustrade bases
The base of a glass balustrade is generally sealed. When it fails, water can sit in the channel.
Conservatory frames
Conservatory frame joints are a common source of leaks. We remove the failed sealant and renew it.
What affects the quote in Old Hawkinge
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
More services for Old Hawkinge
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing windows or a shower screen is not needed for a failed joint. Sound glass and frames normally just need resealing. In a small place like Old Hawkinge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why Old Hawkinge clients choose us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Spotting a crack early means a simpler fix.
Cracked glazing silicone means the joint has failed. Resealing now is a small job, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
What glazing silicone looks like in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
If you look after a building such as Hawkinge Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Folkestone Central station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We provide glazing silicone to homes and businesses in Old Hawkinge and the surrounding area. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for glazing silicone. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 53 miles away.
Jobs for glazing silicone in CT18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we work in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Hawkinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
Old Hawkinge questions
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Old Hawkinge any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Folkestone Central station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you come to Old Hawkinge?
Yes. We cover Old Hawkinge, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
We pick a glazing silicone to suit the materials. Neutral-cure products suit most glass and frames, as some acetoxy types can attack certain metals.
How long does glazing silicone take?
Typically it takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
No. A misted unit has failed inside and needs replacing by a glazier.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.