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Glazing Silicone in Shortlands
Specialist glazing silicone for Shortlands: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Water running down inside the glass
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Mouldy or lifting sealant on a screen leaks. Cutting it out and resealing fixes it.
Conservatory frames
The joints where the conservatory meets the house take a lot of movement. We reseal them with a sealant suited to the frame.
Glazing silicone in Shortlands, done properly
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass looks poor and can leak. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame before the new bead goes in. If you have stained, discoloured glazing silicone and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last, we can put it right, on glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and conservatory frames alike.
London homes have every kind of window, from timber sashes in period terraces to aluminium and uPVC in newer blocks. Over the years, the sealant around them shrinks, cracks and pulls away, which is when draughts and damp patches appear in homes in Shortlands.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
Signs you need glazing silicone in Shortlands
UV light ages silicone, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
The most common problems we see are:
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Schools such as Highfield Infants' School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What guarantee comes with the work
What happens if it’s left?
Topping up old silicone can look like a fix, but silicone does not stick to silicone and water soon finds its way back. Cutting out and resealing properly lasts. Damp from a failed joint spreads quietly in older London brickwork and timber, and once it shows in Shortlands, the repair is bigger than a sealant job.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every job
- We agree the colour with you first
- Old sealant always removed completely
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours for most jobs. In a London area like Shortlands, the main things to plan are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
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How we quote for glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Shortlands: your questions answered
Do you cover Shortlands for glazing silicone?
Yes, Shortlands is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Shortlands?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
We can, if the base joint is sealed. Send us photos and we will take a look.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
New silicone will not bond to old silicone and water gets between the layers. The old bead always comes out first.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when cleaning the glass. Stick to a soft cloth.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else and we’ll find out which.
Windows and doors in Shortlands
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. In London conversions and blocks, the lease decides who is responsible for the frames, so check that before you book.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Shortlands is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. We carry out glazing silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shortlands and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Shortlands is one of them. For nearby work, see our London page (8 miles or so).
Here we cover the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Shortlands, we cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Near you in Shortlands
Around Shortlands, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Richmal Crompton pub, Church House Gardens and Langley Park School for Girls, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bromley Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Shortlands includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.