Wessex Place 127 High Street Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0DL
Telephone: 01488 682277 Freefone: 0800 5870921
theclockmaker@btconnect.com
Hungerford, Berkshire
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I have a clock/barometer which needs servicing/restoring
Can you service/repair/restore it?
How often should my clock be serviced?
Will you be able to get the parts?
Can I talk to you about what I need?
Do you have the right expertise/experience?
What makes your servicing special/thorough?
Do you offer good value for money?
I want to buy a clock/barometer
What do you have in stock at the moment?
Are all your clocks/barometers fully restored?
Can I have some information about what is available?
Can I talk to you about what I need?
Do you offer help with setting up my clock once I get it home?
Do you offer good value for money?
I want to sell a clock/barometer
How will I know you are offering me a fair price?
I have a clock/barometer which needs servicing/restoring
Can you service/repair/restore it?
Yes. We have the expertise and ability necessary to work successfully with all types of clocks and barometers. See the servicing section of the website for further details.
Our servicing procedure is very thorough and covers every part of the movement. See the servicing section of the website for further details.
How often should my clock be serviced?
If your clock is running reliably there is no need to have it serviced. It needs servicing only when it becomes unreliable or erratic. See the servicing section of the website for further details.
Will you be able to get the parts?
As we have the expertise and ability to be able to produce clock movements from scratch, making or repairing a part for a clock presents no problems.
Because each clock and its condition are unique, it is impossible to quote a standard time. However, we always try to give you an approximate idea of how long it will take. See the servicing section of the website for further details.
Because each clock and its condition are unique, it is impossible to quote a standard cost. However, we will always give you a cost estimate for your agreement before we start any work. See the servicing section of the website for further details.
Yes. We are so confident in the quality of our work that we give a three-
Most clocks for servicing are brought in and collected by customers in person and
there is short-
Can I talk to you about what I need?
Yes. We are always happy to discuss their needs with customers. Please see the Contact Us section of the website for details. If we are not able to deal with your query straightaway, we always endeavour to respond as soon as we can.
Do you have the right expertise/experience?
Chris Bessent, the Clockmaker, has been working with clocks since the late 1970s and is a member of the British Horological Institute. Please see the Home page of the website for further details of his career and experience to date.
What makes your servicing special/thorough?
We will never just repair to a movement (e.g. replace a broken spring). As the movement
has to be dismantled to gain access it makes sense to check for and remove any wear
at the same time. This is also the only basis on which we can give a three-
Do you offer good value for money?
We believe that we offer excellent value for money in that your clock is carefully
restored following a thorough check-
I want to buy a clock/barometer
We sell all types of clock and barometer.
What do you have in stock at the moment?
We aim to have examples covering the full range in stock at any given time.
Are all your clocks/barometers fully restored?
Yes. Cases and movements are fully restored prior to sale. Please see the restoration section of the website for further details.
Can I have some information about what is available?
Please see the sales section of the website for further details. If you are making a special journey, it is always advisable to contact us first to confirm that a particular example is still available.
Can I talk to you about what I need?
Yes. We are always pleased to give advice on what type or example may be suitable. Please see the Contact Us section of the website for details.
All sales carry a three-
We would expect to deliver larger items such as a longcase clock and there is no additional charge within a reasonable distance of Hungerford. This would also include setting up the clock once it is in its new location. Smaller items are normally collected by customers in person however we can sometimes deliver these by agreement.
Do you offer help with setting up my clock once I get it home?
If we have agreed to deliver your clock then this includes setting it up for you. For clocks which are collected we provide the necessary guidance so that you can set it up. If there are problems in setting up, these can usually be resolved by telephone. If this is not successful we will provide additional support.
Do you offer good value for money?
We believe that all our clocks and barometers represent good value for money in that
they are fully restored and carry a three-
I want to sell a clock/barometer
Yes. However, our needs will be determined by our current stock levels and so we cannot guarantee that we will be able to buy any particular example.
Of course. Please see the Contact Us section of the website for details of how to get in touch.
How will I know you are offering me a fair price?
In making you an offer, we take into consideration how much restoration it needs and the likely selling price of your clock or barometer. We are happy to share these details with you so that you can understand the offer we are making.