West Berkshire · England
Glazing Silicone in Stratfield Mortimer
Glazing silicone across Stratfield Mortimer and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
How we handle glazing silicone in Stratfield Mortimer
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass spoils the look and lets water in. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame before the new bead goes in. We’re often asked to deal with stained, discoloured glazing silicone and failed sealant around rooflight glass, across glass balustrade bases, shower screens and glass-to-frame joints.
Somewhere as small as Stratfield Mortimer, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Stratfield Mortimer
Is Stratfield Mortimer within the area you cover?
Yes. Stratfield Mortimer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
Do you replace glass?
That is not something we do. Misting between panes means the sealed unit has failed, and a glazier needs to replace it.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. We do not install or replace the glass.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Stratfield Mortimer?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-frame joints
We cut the old silicone from the glass without scratching it before new glazing silicone goes in.
Rooflights
Rooflights get the full force of the weather. Its sealant ages faster than vertical joints.
What affects the quote in Stratfield Mortimer
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The type of property
- Where the property is
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, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Somewhere as small as Stratfield Mortimer, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
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What happens if it’s left?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before it shows. Around Stratfield Mortimer, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We agree the colour with you first
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
Do not use blades or scrapers near the bead when you clean. Stick to a soft cloth.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the leak gets worse.
Windows and doors in Stratfield Mortimer
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 2.7 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Stratfield Mortimer has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Homes close to Saint John The Evangelist include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Stratfield Mortimer is covered for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list. Reading is on our list too, about 6 miles from Stratfield Mortimer.
All of RG7 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Stratfield Mortimer include Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Near you in Stratfield Mortimer
Around Stratfield Mortimer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub, among other places. Stratfield Mortimer has its own railway station: Mortimer station. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.