Antique Clock Repair & Restoration for Cheltenham
Specialist servicing and sympathetic restoration for fine mechanical clocks — carried out by hand, in a dedicated horologist’s workshop, with every detail agreed before we begin.
Clock repair near Cheltenham, done properly on the bench
A mechanical clock is rarely fixed by adding oil or adjusting one visible part. When wear, old lubricant or damage stops power travelling cleanly through the movement, the whole mechanism needs to be understood — not just the symptom.
We remove and dismantle the movement so every component can be cleaned and inspected on the bench. Any necessary repairs are agreed with you first. The clock is then reassembled, regulated and tested before it returns to its case.
Our Stonehouse workshop is a short, easy drive from Cheltenham. For a longcase clock or another delicate piece, we can collect, restore, deliver and set it back up in your home.
Is your clock telling you something?
- Stopping unexpectedly
- Losing or gaining time
- Failing to strike or chime correctly
- Showing signs of wear, or a previous poor repair
- Overdue a careful clean and service
- Ready for fuller dial or case restoration
Clocks we repair and service
We specialise in mechanical antique clocks and quality modern mechanical clocks — each treated according to its own age, maker and construction.
Grandfather & Longcase
Full movement overhauls and case care for floor-standing clocks.
Bracket & Mantel
Servicing and repair for fine bracket and mantel movements.
Carriage Clocks
Precision work on travelling and carriage clock mechanisms.
Wall & Vienna Regulators
Regulator and Vienna wall clock servicing and restoration.
Cuckoo Clocks
Traditional mechanism repair, cleaning and adjustment.
Torsion & Atmos
Anniversary clocks and Atmos clocks, serviced with care.
Please note: we don’t normally work on quartz, mains-powered or flip-card clocks.
What happens when you bring us your clock
Assessment
Bring the clock to Stonehouse, or arrange collection. We inspect its condition and identify the likely work.
Agreed Work
If more is needed than the initial guide, we call you with a revised cost and timescale first.
Repair & Testing
The clock is repaired, reassembled, regulated and tested on the bench before it leaves us.
Return & Set-Up
Collect free from the shop, or arrange delivery and set-up at an agreed price.
Repairing the movement, while preserving the clock
A valuable antique clock is more than its mechanism. Its dial, case, finish and signs of age are part of its history — so restoration should do what’s necessary without stripping away what makes the clock original.
Alongside movement work, we undertake case and dial restoration, silvering, gilding and hand engraving, using traditional materials and techniques where appropriate.
James has worked professionally as a horologist since 2003, and holds a diploma in clock servicing and restoration from the British Horological Institute.
What Cheltenham customers say
James serviced and cleaned our French 8 day mantel clock, which hadn’t worked for many years. It’s been in our family for over 100 years — he did an excellent job, and it’s now back in its rightful place on the mantle. Stunning!
Super experience — I got a clock service and a pocket watch repair. Both were reasonably priced and I got some great advice at the same time. Highly recommend if you have any antique clocks or watches that need attention.
Clock repairs across Cheltenham and nearby areas
We welcome enquiries from central Cheltenham and surrounding areas including Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Prestbury, Bishop’s Cleeve, Woodmancote, Winchcombe and Brockworth. Visit the Stonehouse shop during opening hours, or contact us to arrange collection and delivery.
Not sure whether your clock needs a repair, a service or fuller restoration? Send us photos and a description of the problem, or give us a call to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Can you collect a clock from Cheltenham?
Yes. We can arrange collection, delivery and set-up, subject to a call-out charge based on distance travelled. You’re also welcome to bring your clock to the Stonehouse shop yourself.
Do you repair grandfather and longcase clocks?
Yes. We repair and service grandfather, longcase and floor clocks. Collection is particularly useful for larger clocks that are difficult or risky to transport yourself.
Can you restore a clock case or dial as well as the movement?
Yes. We undertake movement, case and dial work, including silvering, gilding and hand engraving. The exact approach depends on the clock and how much intervention we agree is right for it.
How much will it cost, and how long will it take?
It depends entirely on the clock and what’s wrong with it, so we don’t quote blind. Once we’ve inspected your clock, we’ll give you a firm cost and timescale before any work begins — and we’ll contact you again first if anything changes once we’re inside the movement.
Do you guarantee your repairs?
Yes, our workshop repairs are guaranteed — ask us for the current terms when you bring your clock in, or when we discuss your quote.
Do you repair battery-operated or electric clocks?
We specialise in antique and quality modern mechanical clocks, and don’t normally work on quartz, mains-powered or flip-card clocks.
Ask about your clock
Tell us what type of clock you have, what’s gone wrong, and whether you’d prefer to visit Stonehouse or arrange collection from Cheltenham.
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