Kent · England
Shirkoak Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens in Shirkoak, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
How we handle glazing silicone in Shirkoak
Glass, frames and walls all move at different rates, so the sealant between them does a lot of work. Once it splits or comes away, water finds a way through. We replace it with a glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. Typical jobs include rooflight joints letting water in and mouldy sealant around glass panels, across glass balustrade bases, rooflights and shower screens.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Shirkoak is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Shirkoak
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased, the bead can peel away early.
Look out for these signs:
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who turns up on the day
- Are they insured?
Why deal with it now?
A new conservatory roof is a big job. Where the water is getting in through sealant, resealing is far simpler. If it’s the roof itself, we’ll tell you. In a small place like Shirkoak, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
Why us?
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- More than 20 years in sealant work
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Shirkoak: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ham Street station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you do glazing silicone in Shirkoak?
Yes, Shirkoak is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Shirkoak and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We look after the sealant joints and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
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How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work usually takes a few hours for most jobs. Somewhere like Shirkoak needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
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Shirkoak homes and the weather
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. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place (about 4.8 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Shirkoak has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. In the older streets around Parish Church of All Saints, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you need glazing silicone in Shirkoak, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Shirkoak included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Shirkoak is one of them. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 42 miles away.
Work in TN26 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street. Close by, we work in Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shirkoak
Around Shirkoak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stone Wood and The Bonny Cravat Inn and the streets around them. Shirkoak’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east. A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The rough size of the job
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
We cut the old silicone from the glass without scratching it and reseal with glazing silicone.
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Don’t leave a drip for the next storm
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise so the silicone can set properly. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water runs along frames and down walls so it’s best dealt with right away.