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Clock Servicing and Repair

I also service and repair clocks within my workshop. I can remake, repair and replace the majority of parts from balance staffs to mainsprings. If you require anymore information please contact me via my contact page.

Platform escapements

I get many customers contacting me asking me if I can repair a platform escapement on their clock and while I am happy to repair these for customers please be aware the time it takes to complete this task.
A platform escapement can take me between one and three days to repair, this doesn't include any running/timing of the clock in the back ground to check for time. The cost to repair a platform escapement generally exceeds the cost of a new platform and in a large amount of cases exceeds the initial value of the clock.

I do hope this makes sense, if you have any further queries or are still happy to go ahead with platform escapement repairs then please get in touch.

Clock Service Breakdown

Generally this breakdown is common to all clocks:-

Initial inspection of Clock movement, estimation of service costs. This is free of charge.
Partially dismantling clock to assess its condition, advising cost of repairs needed. I charge £35 for this service.
Ultrasonic Cleaning of wheels, plates and pinions.
Removing, assessing, cleaning and refitting the mainsprings with the correct tools.
Replacing the suspension bridge.
Deburring screws and re-bluing where necessary.
Minor repairs (ie. few bushes, re-hooking of mainspring, bluing hands).
Re-assembly, adjustment and lubrication with the correct oils.
Correcting escapement, adjusting strike train.
Two weeks of testing with, detailed breakdown of timekeeping/adjusting.
Cleaning of case, glass and polishing of bezels.

Mantel & Wall Clock Service

Spring Driven Wall and Mantel Clocks, English and German, up to about 1940s:-

30 Hour Timepiece: £155
8 Day Timepiece: £180
8 Day Timepiece (2 train): £260
8 Day Strike and 1/4 chime (3 train) i.e. Westminster: £325

Modern Spring Driven Wall and Mantel Clocks Made in last 30 years:-

30 Hour Timepiece: £140
8 Day Timepiece: £160
8 Day Timepiece (2 train): £240
8 Day Strike and 1/4 chime (3 train) i.e. Westminster: £280

French Mantel Clock and Wall Clock - service costs. Spring driven, late 19th early 20th Century.

Mantel and Wall Clocks in going order up to 1940's:-

8 Day Timepiece: £220
8 Day Strike (2 Train): £280

Antique Carriage Clocks - service costs.
Spring driven.

Carriage Clocks in going order:-

8 Day Timepiece: £280
8 Day Strike (2 Train): £350

Additional Charges:-

Platform Escapement Repairs £50 - £360 depending on problems found and time taken.

Replace Platform, typically £240, dependant on platform type and availability.
Rebushing of Mainspring Barrels £40 each
New Mainspring, circa £40 each, dending on mainspring size/cost and availability.
Collecting, returning and setting-up from £40 each