FAQs
Do you have a question? You’ve come to the right place…
We have compiled a list of questions we are frequently asked by our customers regarding the repair and restoration of leaded lights.
If you can’t find the relevant information, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
Can you repair a broken leaded light on site?
We offer an on-site service to carefully repair your leaded lights or stained glass at home, office or church.
Can you re-use my old glass?
We would always try reuse your glass wherever possible as this is the original glass and part of the history of the windows.
Are you able to remove my leaded light for me?
We have professional glaziers with many years of experience in the careful removal, temporary glazing, and refitting of your leaded light or stained glass window.
Can you match my old glass?
We hold huge quantities of historic glass it is one of the largest stocks of historic glass in England. We also have a large archive of antique glass in out of production patterns. We are also recognised by the Pilkington Glass advisory service as suppliers of rare and out of production glass.
Do you make new leaded lights from scratch?
Since 1972 we have been manufacturing Traditional Leaded Lights here in Horsham, West Sussex for historic houses, listed houses, builders, glass merchants and glaziers throughout the South East of England. We do not subcontract, every leaded light is made here in Horsham.
How much do you charge per repair?
We can usually price work from a good emailed picture, you may email a picture of your broken, deteriorated or damaged leaded light or stained glass to [email protected]
Are you able to repair or replace our old metal frame?
We have large stocks of English coloured antique glass, rolled patterned glass and glass from around the World.
Are all leaded light makers the same?
Our work is solely in traditional Glass for aged buildings, unlike most other companies we do not confuse this fine old trade with modern derivatives like double glazing or modern plastic windows, we work solely in traditional glass for traditional properties. We work with English hand drawn lead, traditional glass clear and colored, panels are built using fine materials that we are proud to put our name to. We have never used cheap, foreign lead or modern glass, everything we do is traditional. We are different and offer a first class service.
“Thank you for the care with which this work was handled, and for the skill and craftsmenship that went into producing a very satisfactory restoration.”
