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Glazing Silicone in Shipley
Problem with your glazing joints in Shipley? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
How we handle glazing silicone in Shipley
We do not replace glass and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. Our work is the sealant joints and that is often where the water gets in. Common call-outs are for water escaping where a screen meets the wall and sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed, on rooflights, glass balustrade bases and conservatory frames.
In a village or hamlet like Shipley, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Shipley, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Nearby places to Shipley
What else we do in Shipley
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing for a typical job. In a small place like Shipley, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- We clean the joint with a solvent that suits the glass and frame.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- 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. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Shipley questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Shipley for glazing silicone?
Yes, Shipley is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
It does not last. Fresh silicone will not bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Don’t leave a drip for the next storm
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise so the silicone can set properly. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What affects the quote in Shipley
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
- When we can work, for business premises
A few things move the cost up or down: 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
When you contact us, these details help:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Surface by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.
Shower screens
A screen’s wall joint and tray joint are where leaks start. Both are resealed with anti-fungal silicone.
What glazing silicone looks like in Shipley
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Letting a property close to Billingshurst station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you look after a building such as Shipley CofE Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Shipley or further out, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Shipley is one of them. We also work in Crawley, around 12 miles away.
Every address in RH13 is within our area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Church Close and School Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Shipley include Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Shipley
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west. Open spaces near Shipley include Knepp Wildland.