What to expect
The object's material, construction and value influence an appropriate approach.
A good place to start
Send photographs of the full item and damaged areas. Ask which original materials will be retained and whether collection, fabric and finishing are included.
What to compare
- Construction expertise
- Proposed repair
- Materials and transport
Give each provider the same brief
Share photographs, dimensions and the result you want. Ask what the quote includes and excludes, how extra work is approved and who handles cleanup. Confirm the relevant qualifications and any guarantees for the work.
Something else to discover
Art restoration
Art restoration aims to stabilise or conserve an object while respecting its materials and history.
Watch repair
Watch repair ranges from battery and strap replacement to servicing a mechanical movement.