Wokingham · England
Glazing Silicone in Reading
Our applicators work in Reading on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.
Glazing silicone in Reading, done properly
We don’t 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. If you have failed sealant around rooflight glass and water escaping where a screen meets the wall, we can help, whatever the surface.
Plenty of homes in Reading are rented, and windows are easy to overlook between tenancies. Cracked or missing mastic round a frame is a common cause of damp patches and draughts.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Mouldy or lifting sealant on a screen leaks. A full reseal sorts it.
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass and reseal with glazing silicone.
What happens if it’s left?
A quick bead over the old sealant might stop a drip for a while, but new silicone won’t bond to old and water soon finds its way back. A proper reseal is the lasting answer. In a large rental market like Reading, tired sealant leads to tenant complaints about mould, damp and leaks. Sorting it between tenancies is easier than dealing with it mid-let.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
How it works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For homes and businesses in busier parts of Reading, parking needs a little planning. For flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances as well.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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What we’re called out for in Reading
Shower screen silicone gets wet every day. Mould grows into the bead and the edges begin to peel.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
If you live in an older home near All Nations Christian Centre, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What your quote should include
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether you can choose the colour
Windows and doors in Reading
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Mapledurham House (about 3.6 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Reading has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Reading West station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Managing a site like Coley Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. If you need glazing silicone in Reading, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover Wokingham from our Crawley base, Reading included. Across Wokingham, we cover 35 places, and Reading is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 for glazing silicone. You will find streets such as Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, all of which we cover. You will find Reading on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we work in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Reading has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Reading
We work in homes and buildings around Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School, among other places. You will also find University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Towns and villages near Reading
Also in Reading
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Keep conservatory gutters clear so water doesn’t back up against the seals. Overflowing gutters can cause leaks of their own.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water travels along the frame and into the wall so it’s best dealt with straight away.
Reading questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Reading West station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Can you do glazing silicone in Reading?
Yes, Reading is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Reading?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old silicone carefully, and the joints are cleaned and resealed.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Reading
For anyone letting property in or around Reading, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.