Kent · England
Sevenoaks Glazing Silicone
Our applicators work in Sevenoaks on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
About our glazing silicone in Sevenoaks
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away spoils the look and lets water in. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame and reseal the joint. Common call-outs are for water tracking down the inner face of the glass and failed joints on frameless glass, across rooflights, shower screens and glass-to-frame joints.
In a town like Sevenoaks, the windows on the most exposed side of a house take the brunt of the rain, so the mastic there tends to fail first. Checking every frame, not just the obvious one, is time well spent.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job in most cases. Parking in a town like Sevenoaks is normally straightforward, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions, and let us know if the work is upstairs, in a flat or up high outside.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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What affects the cost of glazing silicone
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass and reseal with glazing silicone.
Glass-to-glass joints
Where two panes meet, the silicone joint takes all the movement. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Sevenoaks, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Landlords and letting agents in Sevenoaks can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Places near Sevenoaks
What else we do in Sevenoaks
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Use mild cleaners on and around the silicone. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water runs along frames and down walls, so get it looked at when you first see it.
Frames and glazing around Sevenoaks
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. Historic houses like Knole House (about 1.3 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Sevenoaks 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.
Letting a property close to Sevenoaks station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Managing a site like Sevenoaks Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We provide glazing silicone to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. London is on our list too, around 19 miles away.
Jobs for glazing silicone in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A21 and A25, Sevenoaks is easy for our applicators to reach. If you are just outside Sevenoaks, we cover Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Near you in Sevenoaks
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. Sevenoaks has its own railway station: Sevenoaks station. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Sevenoaks questions
Is Sevenoaks in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Sevenoaks is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sevenoaks station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so a top-up soon lets water through. The old bead always comes out first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
Yes, we do these often. The screen is resealed with anti-fungal silicone suited to bathrooms.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before we start.
Do you replace glass?
Glass replacement is not our trade. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Sevenoaks
On shower screens, constant water and cleaning products wear silicone. Mould gets into it and the joint starts to lift.
The most common problems we see are:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is