Clock Repairs Gloucester

Antique Clock Repair, Servicing & Restoration

All of our work is fully guaranteed, we are fully insured to work on your clocks. All of the clock repairs come with six months’ warranty please see warranty exception list.

This comprises of the following stages:

Removing the movement from the case
Disassembly of the movement
Cleaning of the movement components
Inspection for wear and damage of every component
Repairs as necessary, based on the previous steps, with any required bushing and replacement of component springs
Reassembly of the movement with testing and regulation outside of the case
Case clean and refit of the movement along with testing to ensure accuracy and functionality

Gloucester Clock Restoration Specialists

We offer a full clock restoration service for every discipline of restoration work that may be required. This includes movements, dials, porcelain dials and cases along with silvering, gilding and hand engraving. Whether it is a complete re-painting of a painted dial or the sympathetic restoration of existing work, this sits perfectly within our expert capabilities.

Most work is carried out in house with our highly equipped Horology based workshop located in Gloucestershire. You are welcome to visit our showroom in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, it’s a great place to drop of your clock and explore the local area. Stonehouse high street has a wealth of shops and good restaurants the town is nestled in the heart of the Cotswold’s. When restoring clocks, we are understanding of the original style and appearance of your clock we make sure the period integrity of your clock is preserved by only using traditional period materials and techniques, thus ensuring it is accurately restored to its former original glory.

How we work

We have a specialist clock workshop only on a private secure location where we complete the restoration of your clock. You can drop your clock off at our showroom in Stonehouse, or we can collect if you prefer. We do offer a full collection and delivery and set up service. If requested, we will make an appointment to come out and collect your clock from your address. This service is subject to a call out charge that will reflect the distance we have to travel. Once we have collected and your clock arrives at the workshop, we will inspect the clock fully and then provide you with a detailed condition report along with a fixed price costing for the required work on your clock, including an estimated timescale for the completion of the work. This is a free service and without obligation.

If you do not wish to proceed you can collect the clock from the showroom free of charge. If you wish to proceed at this point, we will then complete the restoration agreed. Invoice will need to be paid full when the work on your clock has been completed, prior to delivery or collection. We will then make an appointment to deliver and set up your clock in situ at agreed charge. If you wish you can collect from the showroom which is free of charge just let us know when you are coming, so we can have the clock ready for you.

On collection or delivery, we also explain and advise the best way to operate and care for you clock going forward, along with a printed copy of operation and care instructions for your clock. Turnaround times vary on clock service and clock repair work but this typically takes around 10 – 12 weeks.

Clocks we work on are

Vintage Clocks specialises in most mechanical antique clocks. With 20 years experience working alongside the BHI. We also repair and service quality modern mechanical clocks such as:

Longcase Clocks • Grandfather Clocks • Floor Clocks • Regulators • Bracket Clocks • Mantle Clocks • Carriage Clocks • Wall Clocks • Vienna Clocks Wall Regulators • Cuckoo Clocks and Atmos Clocks.

We will replace glass or carry out a minor repair, dial restoration, silvering or gilding if required but this is only if we are servicing or overhauling your clock at the same time.

Clocks we do not work on

We are sorry but we do not work on: • Anniversary Clocks • Flipcard Clocks • Quartz or Mains powered Clocks • Watches We are also unable to supply parts only.

We specialise in antique clock repair servicing and clock restoration

Whether your antique clock just needs a repair, service or a comprehensive clock restoration, we have highly skilled and knowledgeable clock makers, a dedicated cabinet maker and French polisher with a combined working experience of over 80 years. We have a comprehensively equipped precision horological workshop which means even the most complex clock repair, clock restoration or parts manufacturing can be completed in our own workshop.

Continuing our commitment to excellence

We have a combined working experience in our team of over 80 years of working experience and knowledge in all skill sets. We are proud to have been in business for over 20 years and we are committed to be the best in our field by providing a high quality, personal and customer focused service.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Purchased a fine English longcase clock, the clock was had delivered within 5 days. The clock was individually packed with full set up instructions. I did struggle slightly so I did call their support desk, spoke directly to their clock expert. They solved my set up issue over the phone.

I bought a huge triple fusee bracket clock, the clock is outstanding a lot better than the photos would suggest, thank you delighted with Vintage Clocks. I had a wonderful experience I have also just taken in a Grandfather clock with a look to have the dial restored as its very dull, cat wait to get the clock back very excited.

I have purchased many items from Vintage Clocks over the past few months. My Georgian clock was packed to the highest of standards, also came with full setting up information, perfect online purchase.

Absolutely beautiful clock, better than the pictures. Clock was very securely packed and arrived in a very timely manner. Adam is very easy to work with and extremely helpful. Looking to buy from him again!

wow wow wow my grandfather clock is absolutely stunning i,m over the moon with it.Adam is an amazing seller he keeps in touch at every step of the process the clock was wonderfully packaged and was delivered by a lovely helpful driver and we had both written and video instructions for set up which were extremely useful thank you so so much

Beautiful clock! This package arrived from the UK faster than most of my U.S. orders. Very kind and responsive seller as well.

All of our work is fully guaranteed, we are fully insured to work on your clocks. All of the clock repairs come with six months’ warranty please see warranty exception list.