Essex · England
The Common Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for householders, landlords and businesses in The Common. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
Glazing silicone in The Common, done properly
Not every silicone suits glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. We work on glass-to-glass joints, glass-to-frame joints and shower screens, and common reasons people get in touch are water running down inside the glass and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last.
Around The Common, 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.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- The Common (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Somewhere like The Common 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.
- 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.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Related advice
Why act early in The Common
You do not need new glazing because the sealant has gone. Sound glass and frames usually just need resealing, and we’ll tell you if that’s not the case. Older cottages and farmhouses around The Common can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- You choose the colour before work begins
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
The Common questions
Do you cover The Common for glazing silicone?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and The Common is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
What guarantee comes with glazing silicone in The Common?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old sealant and reseal the wall and tray joints.
How long does glazing silicone take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover The Common, along with the rest of our area.
How much does glazing silicone cost in The Common?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
We do not replace glass. We look after the sealant joints, and we will tell you if a unit looks like it has failed.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Also near The Common
Also in The Common
What the job involves on each surface
Glass balustrade bases
Balustrade bases are exposed outdoors. Renewing the sealant keeps water out of the channel.
Shower screens
Silicone holds the water in on frameless screens. We reseal without scratching the glass.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly so water doesn’t back up against the seals. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below before you spot it.
When to call us in The Common
UV light ages silicone, especially on conservatory roofs. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking to the glass and frame.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Comparing quotes
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Are they insured?
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What affects the quote in The Common
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
A few things move the cost up or down: 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that is easy
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
The Common homes and the weather
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Managing a site like Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
The Common is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in The Common is covered for glazing silicone. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex. We also work in Chelmsford, around 21 miles away.
Here we cover the CB10 postcode area for glazing silicone. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Radwinter (1 mile south), Maple End (1 mile south-west), Wimbish (2 miles south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near The Common
Nearby you will also find Castle Camps (2.8 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hales and Shadwell Woods.