Medway · England
Rochester Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Rochester, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
Glass-to-frame joints
The sealant must stick to glass and frame alike. We use a glazing silicone suited to each.
Glazing silicone in Rochester
Many conservatory leaks come down to failed sealant at the glass-to-frame or frame-to-wall joints. We trace the leak to the joint and reseal it and tell you plainly if the cause is something else. We work on glass balustrade bases, shower screens and rooflights, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked silicone between glass panels and conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints.
In a town like Rochester, older houses sit alongside newer estates, with windows of every age. In every case, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps water out.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Rochester and everywhere else we cover.
When to call us in Rochester
Sunlight breaks sealant down, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Water running down inside the glass
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
If you let a flat or house near Rochester station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the colour is chosen
- Are they insured?
- How hidden problems are handled
How it works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. A visit in Rochester needs access to the work and a place to park close by. If the job is outside, mention gates, side access and anything above ground floor.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rochester
Letting agents and landlords in Rochester can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Rochester, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Towns and villages near Rochester
Also in Rochester
Glazing silicone in Rochester: local notes
Rochester is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Restoration House (about 0.4 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Rochester as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. If you look after a building such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. If you need glazing silicone in Rochester, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Medway, Rochester included. Our area takes in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, around 24 miles away.
Every address in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4 is covered for glazing silicone. You will find streets such as High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road, all of which we cover. Rochester is on the A2 and A226, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for glazing silicone. If you’re just outside Rochester, we cover Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rochester has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Rochester
Around Rochester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, Fort Pitt Grammar School and Broomhill Park, among other places. Also close by are Temple School (1.2 miles north) and Royal Crown Hotel (within half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Rochester itself: Rochester station. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (under half a mile east) and Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
How we quote for glazing silicone
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of sealant required
- How much there is to do
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Every job is quoted individually. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Questions from Rochester
Is Rochester in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Rochester is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Rochester station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone suited to glass and the frame. Shower screens get anti-fungal silicone.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
New silicone will not bond to old silicone and water gets between the layers. The old bead always comes out first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. The cause may be sealant or another part, and we will tell you which.
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Rochester
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases