Repairs

To obtain an opinion: 

• An indication of price range may be acheived with detailed photographs and measurements
• Send detailed photographs and measurements for discussion.

Notes about material matching: 

• Many glass and lead styles have gone out of production.
• Matching similar glass into a pattern means corresponding unbroken pieces are also replaced to make the repair visually well resolved.
• If you are open to colour changes in your restoration please discuss.

Notes about restoration quotes: 

• Repair or rebuild costs will be impacted by the state of the stained glass after it arrives in the studio.
• Lead and cement deterioration can not be assessed untill the stained glass is on the table
• Quotes are often made for the rebuild of the window, if the work is acheived as only a repair the invoice will reflect that reduction.
• Quotes can also include removal, including temporary glazing, scaffolding, transport and reinstallation, including glazing and scaffold. Please discuss your unique circumstances.

To Obtain a Quote:

• Measure the window
• Photographs of the known damage or invite a site visit
• Discuss if the quote is for restoration work only or if removal and reinstallation, etc is also needed.

Delivering the stained glass for restoration

• Provide exact measurements of the rebate that the glass and lead sit into. You may need to open beading to get this right.
• Where the recess is not square a plywood panel pattern that fits the rebate would need to be provided and marked for interior/exterior
• Write the following details onto tape on the actual glass. Quote number, Address, Measurements, Phone number
• Transport the stained glass on a rigid board and wrapped to keep from pieces being lost.