Kent · England
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Ottinge, Kent
Professional glazing silicone in and around Ottinge, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Glazing silicone in Ottinge
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. Common call-outs are for leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame and split or lifting silicone on glass, on conservatory frames, shower screens and glass balustrade bases.
Somewhere as small as Ottinge, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Glass balustrade bases
We reseal the joint where the glass meets the base channel. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. A full reseal sorts it.
Nearby places to Ottinge
Other services in Ottinge
Glazing silicone in Ottinge: local notes
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. Historic houses like Acrise Place (about 1.6 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Ottinge has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Our applicators cover glazing silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Ottinge and the surrounding area. Ottinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for glazing silicone. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (49 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of the CT4 postcode area for glazing silicone. That includes homes and businesses on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ottinge, we cover Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ottinge
Ottinge’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet so the silicone can set properly. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Somewhere like Ottinge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What affects the quote in Ottinge
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
FAQs for Ottinge
I let a flat near Sandling station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can you do glazing silicone in Ottinge?
Yes, Ottinge is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
That depends where the water is getting in. Sealant joints we can renew, but roof panels and structural problems need a conservatory specialist or roofer.
What does glazing silicone cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
That is not something we do. Misting between panes means the sealed unit has failed, and a glazier needs to replace it.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What we’re called out for in Ottinge
Heat and cold make glass and frames move at different rates. Over years, that movement tears the silicone.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
If you look after a building such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not