Brighton and Hove · England
Whitehawk Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Whitehawk and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
Glazing silicone in Whitehawk, done properly
We do not replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass, which is where many leaks start. We work on glass-to-frame joints, glass balustrade bases and shower screens, and people most often call us about rooflight joints letting water in and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last.
Houses in smaller places like Whitehawk can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so exposed windows and doors face the weather head on. That’s hard on the mastic around frames and sills.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Location
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Whitehawk
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
If you let a flat or house near Brighton station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What preparation is included
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether VAT is included
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
Whitehawk: your questions answered
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Does the coastal weather in Whitehawk affect outside sealant?
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 generally the first to need attention.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
That depends where the water is getting in. Failed glazing and frame joints can be resealed, but roof panels and structural problems need a conservatory specialist or roofer.
Different surfaces, different methods
Conservatory frames
Frame-to-wall joints on a conservatory move with the weather. They’re resealed with a suitable sealant.
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. The cause may be sealant or another part and we will find out which.
What glazing silicone looks like in Whitehawk
Whitehawk is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Royal Pavilion (about 1.4 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Whitehawk as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near St Cuthman's, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. If you look after a building such as City Academy Whitehawk, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whitehawk gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Whitehawk is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover for glazing silicone.
Jobs for glazing silicone in BN2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Whitehawk, we cover Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whitehawk
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
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What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for most jobs. A visit to Whitehawk is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Resealing cannot fix a failed unit or a cracked panel. We say so plainly, so you can call the right trade. In an older home around Whitehawk, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Whitehawk customers choose us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Tidy, careful work
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Landlords and agents in Whitehawk can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.