Medway · England
Glazing Silicone in Upper Upnor
Specialist glazing silicone for Upper Upnor: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
Upper Upnor homes and the weather
Upper Upnor 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’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Restoration House (about 1.6 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Upper Upnor as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Letting a property close to Strood station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. Homes close to St Philip & St James include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. Managing a site like Wainscott Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Upper Upnor can book us for glazing silicone. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 68 towns and villages across Medway, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 23 miles away.
We work across the ME2 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Upper Upnor, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Around Upper Upnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College. Other local landmarks include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). Upper Upnor’s nearest station is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Upper Upnor
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. We work on glass balustrade bases, rooflights and glass-to-glass joints, and common reasons people get in touch are rooflight joints letting water in and silicone pulling away from the glass.
Homes in small places like Upper Upnor often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Upper Upnor
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. In a small place like Upper Upnor, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Upnor
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
Squeegee a shower screen after each shower and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water travels along the frame and into the wall, so get it looked at when you first see it.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
Places near Upper Upnor
What else we do in Upper Upnor
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Upnor
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before you notice. In a small place like Upper Upnor, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Upper Upnor customers choose us
- We are fully insured
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Questions from Upper Upnor
Is Upper Upnor within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Upnor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Upper Upnor any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
No. Misting between panes means the sealed unit has failed, and a glazier needs to replace it.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
In many cases, as long as sealant is the cause. We trace the leak first, so you know what you’re paying for.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Upper Upnor?
We do not 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 work begins.