These changes go into effect 8/12/26. They are not a result of illness or any other factor of that nature. They are strictly due to backlog, lack of available competent help, and rising costs (inflation + tariffs + increased costs). And, this may be revised once this tariff merry-go-round and out-of-control fuel price increases settle out. Yes it’s us (all US customers) paying tariffs and fuel price increases, NOT some foreign entity. And, the same thing that drives up fuel prices drives up the costs of all materials, solvents, cleaners, destination shipping, etc.
Sadly, this is our THIRD cost increase in the last 3 years due to these issues.
As a guideline, full restoration fees will typically follow this schedule. Simple maintenance repairs (out of warranty after OUR full restoration) will be quoted, but are always much less:
Simple single train electrics: $450-650
Telechron (and similar) Movements: $480-580
SWCC Style F Movement only: $850-950 (generally)
SWCC Style F Movement and case: $1800 and up
SWCC Style A/B/C: Add $500 to Style F numbers above
3-Train Chime Movement (mechanical and electric) only: $850-950
Vintage 3-Train Movement and case: $1800 and up, depending on case work needed
Antique (200+ years old) tall case: $2000-6000 (generally–can vary quite significantly)
Alarm clocks, movement only: $450-700
Alarm clocks, movement and case restoration: $750-950
It is important to note that general case clean up on a vintage clock can often be included in the numbers above for movement only. But when any significant case repair, re-gluing, finish restoration, etc. is needed, then the movement-only numbers might double to include those repairs.
Please be aware that the above represent typical numbers. We cannot have standard costs for restorations since so much can vary. Also, it’s impossible to provide guidelines for every style and type of movement we restore, and every service we provide. Providing a more specific quote range is only possible with the movement on the bench, and numbers can go up or down from the above depending on the specific issues found.
With rising costs, inflation, out-of-control fuel prices and tariffs under the present administration, we are not surprised to see these numbers evolve upwards–and they have. We also have to deal with customer follow up and instruction (every clock is different), shipping and packing (and unpacking issues, shipping materials disposal, etc. We have found that creating material on our website doesn’t guarantee help since often folks just don’t want to seek it out and read it, or don’t understand it even having reviewed it.
For example, we are very clear on packaging instructions but we continue to receive product that is practically entombed in shipping tape and requires great care and time to extract the clock from this mess. Or, the piece is damaged in shipping; more extensive work results from not following our shipping guidelines. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR EXTRACTION FROM PLASTIC TOUMBS OF TAPE AND BUBBLE.
Another common issue is when folks shop around for the “cheap” repair. When we ultimately receive the article (which we often do), the work needed to reverse out the butchery is quite extensive. A fair amount of the pricing shown above reflect this. So if your piece has not had this butchery done to it, your pricing might be a bit less.
We’re quite sure you can find someone to “fix” your clock for MUCH less than the above. We’ve been in this arena long enough to know that one can always find someone to do something “cheaper” but you will pay the price later in damage to your valued heirloom piece, IF THIS DAMAGE CAN BE REVERSED AT ALL.
As always, we will continue to honor all warranties and maintenance for previous customers in a timely fashion, as long as the work is not so extensive as to require a full restoration again. Repeating full restoration is extremely rare.
We look forward to serving you!