Kent · England
Upper Hardres Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Upper Hardres? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
How we handle glazing silicone in Upper Hardres
We don’t replace glass and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. What we do is the silicone around the glass and that’s often where the water gets in. Typical jobs include failed sealant around rooflight glass and failed joints on frameless glass, across rooflights, glass-to-frame joints and shower screens.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Hardres, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need glazing silicone in Upper Hardres?
UV light ages silicone, especially on conservatory roofs. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking to the glass and frame.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
If you live in an older home near 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.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they’re fully insured
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
- Frames that have decayed or split
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Upper Hardres, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from Upper Hardres
Can you do glazing silicone in Upper Hardres?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Upper Hardres is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Upper Hardres within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. In bathrooms, we use anti-fungal silicone.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
We do not replace glass. We reseal the joints around it, and we will tell you if a unit looks like it has failed.
Where do you work from?
We are based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What glazing silicone looks like in Upper Hardres
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.
Letting a property close to Bekesbourne station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Upper Hardres gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 44 miles from Upper Hardres.
Work in CT4 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Near you in Upper Hardres
Around Upper Hardres, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck pub, among other places. The closest station to Upper Hardres is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
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Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the problem grows.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass balustrade bases
Outdoor balustrade joints face the weather. Renewing the sealant keeps water out of the channel.
Conservatory frames
Frame-to-wall joints on a conservatory move with the weather. They’re resealed with a suitable sealant.
What affects the quote in Upper Hardres
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that is easy.
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.