Repair services
Antique American, French and German mantel, cabinet and hanging clocks are my specialty at the moment, with the hope to add cuckoo and grandfather clocks before too long. The services listed are the usual types of repair and maintenance your antique clock will need to ensure good performance year after year.
Routine maintenance service
Clock movement is removed from its case, completely disassembled, all parts cleaned, polished, oiled and reassembled.
$250.00
Lubrication only
Clock movements may be removed from case to allow all pivot holes to be accessed for lubrication. No disassembly of the movement will take place. This service is offered for customers who have previously had clock repair or disassembly service previously performed at the shop. New customers will need a full disassembly clean and service at first visit, to allow a check for wear and other potential running issues.
$100.00
Estimates & Collection Policy
If your clock is not functioning as it should, the movement will be removed from the case to assess possible damage, cleanliness issues and general wear and tear. Recommendations will be offered. Examination cost will be put towards service or repair costs, should the customer wish to proceed with the recommended work. A signed agreement of what work is to be performed will be drawn up at the time of the estimate.
$100.00
When a clock is ready for return to the customer, notification is sent by phone, text or email. Should a clock not be collected and payment made within two weeks, the clock will be sold to recoup the costs of labor and parts. Long term storage is not possible.
House Calls
Travel and time rate for collection of clocks, return of clocks and installation of clocks is $50 per hour, from time of departure from the shop until return. The cost of any clock repair will be added to the travel and time rate. If you cannot describe your clock problem and I need to travel to your home to make an assessment, you will be charged for travel and time whether I am able to fix your clock or not.
$50.00 per hour
Mainspring replacement
The power source of spring driven clocks can wear or weaken over time and may occasionally need replacement. I will replace springs only with high quality, safe-to-use, German manufactured mainsprings. A 10% surcharge on (parts/S&H) costs will be added for time taken to place order.
$50.00 per spring plus cost of spring
Ratchet wheel replacements
The wheel which restrains winding power can become worn or chipped, causing the clock to stop performing, or to be come unsafe to wind. Ratchet wheel failure can damage clock and owners. Wheel diameter is measured to order the correct replacement part. Filing to fit the clock arbor is then needed. A 10% surcharge on (parts/S&H) costs will be added for time taken to place order.
$25.00 per wheel plus cost of wheel
Case cleaning
I can return your enameled wood mantel case, shellac-finished case or hand-rubbed wood case to an aged, but not filthy-looking condition. I offer refinishing of pot-metal gilded and brass features on clocks as well, to the customer's taste.
Price to be negotiated on examination.