Kent · England
Temple Ewell Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens in Temple Ewell, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
Windows and doors in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. 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 the older streets around 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 Kearsney station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Jobs in Temple Ewell get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Temple Ewell is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (53 miles or so).
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area for glazing silicone. Streets in the area include Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Temple Ewell include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Temple Ewell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill, among other places. There’s a railway station in Temple Ewell itself: Kearsney station. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Temple Ewell
Our work covers conservatory joints, rooflights and glass panels plus shower screens and the bases of glass balustrades. The old sealant comes out, the joint is cleaned and new silicone goes in. We work on conservatory frames, shower screens and glass-to-frame joints, and the jobs we see most are glass-to-glass joints that have split and glazing silicone that has cracked or come away.
Around Temple Ewell, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Temple Ewell and across Kent.
- Place
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Temple Ewell
Different surfaces, different methods
Shower screens
A screen’s wall joint and tray joint are where leaks start. Both are resealed with anti-fungal silicone.
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We use a glazing silicone suited to each.
Common problems we fix in Temple Ewell
Silicone won’t bond to a dirty surface. If the glass and frame weren’t cleaned properly, the bead can peel away early.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
Managing a site like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What product goes in the joint
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
The process
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for most jobs from start to finish. Somewhere as small as Temple Ewell, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Temple Ewell
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
What affects the quote in Temple Ewell
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
- How many areas need sealing
- Any working-time requirements on site
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Your questions about glazing silicone in Temple Ewell
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Temple Ewell any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Ewell?
Yes, Temple Ewell is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We reseal the joints around it, and we’ll tell you if a unit looks like it has failed.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Temple Ewell?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before we start.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. The old bead comes off without marking the glass, and the joints are cleaned and resealed.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water travels along the frame and into the wall so it’s best dealt with straight away.