Kent · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Old Wives Lees, Kent
We cover Old Wives Lees for glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Water running down inside the glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
Glazing silicone in Old Wives Lees
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. We are often asked to deal with sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed and conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints, across glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and conservatory frames.
Homes in small places like Old Wives Lees often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Old Wives Lees
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT4 postcode area, we can carry out glazing silicone at your property. Old Wives Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for glazing silicone. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 39 miles from Old Wives Lees.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for glazing silicone and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Old Wives Lees, we cover Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Old Wives Lees
We work in homes and buildings around Broadham Down and The Star Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Somewhere like Old Wives Lees 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.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
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When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Glass that needs replacing
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Frames that have decayed or split
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Frameless screens rely on silicone at the base and wall. We renew it without marking the glass.
Conservatory frames
Conservatory frame joints are a common source of leaks. We cut out the old sealant and reseal.
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Common questions in Old Wives Lees
Do you cover Old Wives Lees for glazing silicone?
Yes, Old Wives Lees is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Old Wives Lees?
Yes. Old Wives Lees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
What does glazing silicone cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
It doesn’t last. Fresh silicone won’t bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A neutral-cure glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. In bathrooms, we use anti-fungal silicone.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Wives Lees
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Do you need glazing silicone in Old Wives Lees?
On shower screens, constant water and cleaning products wear silicone. Mould grows into the bead and the joint starts to lift.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Water running down inside the glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
For landlords with property near Chilham station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What your quote should include
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
Quotes for glazing silicone in Old Wives Lees
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.