West Berkshire · England
Swallowfield Glazing Silicone
Our applicators work in Swallowfield on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water running down inside the glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
How the job changes by surface
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We check which it is.
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. Cutting it out and resealing fixes it.
Glazing silicone in Swallowfield
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. Leaks usually come from the wall joint or the tray joint and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. We work on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and conservatory frames, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting into a conservatory at the joints and rooflight joints letting water in.
Homes in small places like Swallowfield often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common questions in Swallowfield
Do you cover smaller places like Swallowfield?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Mortimer station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
How long does glazing silicone take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old sealant and reseal the wall and tray joints.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
Landlord and commercial work in Swallowfield
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
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.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
How we quote for glazing silicone
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Swallowfield homes and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (about 2.6 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Swallowfield as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lambs Lane Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. For glazing silicone in and around Swallowfield, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We are based in Crawley and cover West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, Swallowfield among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: RG7. Glazing silicone is available to properties on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Swallowfield
We work in homes and buildings around Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. Swallowfield’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). For a walk, there’s The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Swallowfield needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
Signs you need glazing silicone in Swallowfield
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass and vinegar-smelling acetoxy silicone can attack some metals.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether you can choose the colour
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Are they insured?