West Sussex · England
Glazing Silicone in Thakeham
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for Thakeham, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
Thakeham 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 Parham House (about 3.6 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Thakeham as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Pulborough station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. Homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you look after a building such as Rydon Community College, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For glazing silicone in and around Thakeham, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. Thakeham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for glazing silicone. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 15 miles from Thakeham.
Our applicators cover all of the RH20 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Thakeham
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Glazing silicone in Thakeham
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that’s suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. We work on rooflights, conservatory frames and shower screens, and people most often call us about black or yellowed silicone on glass joints and silicone pulling away from the glass.
Homes in small places like Thakeham 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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Thakeham and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
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 affects the quote in Thakeham
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- The amount of work
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you are done
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the problem grows.
FAQs for Thakeham
Do you work for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover smaller places like Thakeham?
Yes, Thakeham is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Thakeham?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
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Other services in Thakeham
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
Why it’s worth doing now in Thakeham
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. Around Thakeham, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Thakeham
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job guaranteed for a year
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for most jobs. Somewhere like Thakeham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- We clean the joint with a solvent that suits the glass and frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. 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, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Surface by surface
Shower screens
Silicone holds the water in on frameless screens. We reseal without scratching the glass.
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.