Kent · England
Glazing Silicone in Shorne
We cover Shorne for glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Strong solvents can soften or mark it.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else and we will find out which.
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Shorne
Sealant on glazing does not last for ever. Sun, rain and movement wear it down, and once it cracks, water follows. Resealing puts that right. Typical jobs include failed sealant around rooflight glass and mouldy sealant around glass panels, across rooflights, glass balustrade bases and glass-to-glass joints.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Shorne is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Shorne (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we quote for glazing silicone
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
How the job changes by surface
Conservatory frames
Exposed frame joints wear with the weather. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a village or hamlet like Shorne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- Glass that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Shorne questions
I let a flat near Higham station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Shorne affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Shorne?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes. The old bead comes off without marking the glass before cleaning and resealing.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Windows and doors in Shorne
Shorne is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Letting a property close to Higham station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Shorne gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Shorne is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: DA12. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green. Other places close to Shorne include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Shorne
In Shorne, that means homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School. The nearest railway station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shorne includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.