The cost of repairing glasses frames

Glasses frame repair need not be expensive

One of the first questions customers ask is, 'How much will it cost to fix my glasses frames?'. Of course, there is no simple answer except 'probably a lot less than you think.' How much a glasses frame repair will cost depends very much on the nature of the problem, the materials that make up the spectacle frame, and if customers require original branded replacement parts or are happy with top-quality custom replacements.

There are numerous frame materials, ranging from simple plastic to precious metals, making it challenging to evaluate a repair without examining the broken eyewear first. Nevertheless, AlphaOmega Frame Repairs can offer a provisional quote based on a description of the fault and, better still, some photos of the broken frames.

Once we agree on a provisional price for the repair, you can post your broken glasses directly to our repair workshops, where our expert repairs team will confirm the quote after inspecting the glasses.
In 90% of cases, we can confirm the original quote and proceed with the repair. However, for some repairs, we need to provide a final quote before we can begin work. Sometimes, the final quote can be even lower than the original one!

Cutting-edge technology

AlphaOmega is at the cutting edge of eyewear repair technology and can fix eyewear of many materials and styles, including plastic, metal, titanium and carbon fibre. Our technical repair experts are highly skilled in electric spot welding, brazing, soldering and laser weld equipment.

They are proud of their ability to complete 'invisible' repairs that help make mended glasses look as good as new. AlphaOmega is so confident of its ability to create virtually unnoticeable repairs that we offer an unconditional one-year warranty.

Typical costs of glasses repair

To give customers an idea of the charges they can expect, we outline in general terms the costs associated with fixing the most common problems and the approximate timeframe for returning repaired glasses. Please note this is not a quote for any repair. Prices are provided as a general indication, and the time required for any repair may vary.

Indicative prices for glasses repair.

Eyewear frames made of metal

Many metal and plastic materials are commonly used in the manufacture of modern eyewear. Metal materials for glass frame construction can include various alloys such as :

Monel
This group of nickel-copper alloys may include small amounts of iron, manganese, copper, and silicon. They are popular in frame manufacture because of their malleability and resistance to corrosion. However, its main advantage is that it is relatively inexpensive to produce.

Titanium
Titanium metal has become increasingly popular with designer-label eyewear manufacturers. It is a sliver-grey metal that is exceptionally light, durable, corrosion-resistant, and highly hypoallergenic. Colour-tinted titanium has helped increase its use in eyewear models.

Flexon
A titanium-based alloy, Flexon is highly popular among eyewear makers due to its 'memory metal' properties, which allow it to reform to its original shape after bending or twisting. Although not as light as titanium, Flexon is not as heavy as some other metals and is corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic.

Breyllium
Beryllium is a grey steel-like metal that offers a lower-priced alternative to titanium, sharing many of its properties, and is available in a wide range of colours.

Stainless Steel
Another alternative to titanium, stainless steel, is an alloy of steel and chromium. It is light, strong, corrosion-free, and hypoallergenic because it contains no nickel.

Aluminium
Frames made of aluminium tend to be more expensive. Lightweight and very resistant to corrosion, it is usually used for high-end designer eyewear. Aluminium is generally blended with iron and silicon to increase strength and durability.

Carbon Fibre
Carbon fibre is a solid yet lightweight material that is increasingly popular for eyewear manufacturing. It is five times as strong as steel and consists of thin fibres twisted together in a crystal alignment. In addition to having a low weight-to-strength ratio, it is also corrosion-resistant, temperature-tolerant, and hypoallergenic. It is also relatively expensive.

Precious Metals
Some upmarket eyewear is made from precious metals such as gold and silver. These tend to be heavier and less strong than many modern metal alloys, but they are flexible and corrosion-resistant. Silver is heavy and difficult to wear, although it can be used as a trace element in some alloys.

Plastic frames for glasses

Plastics offer a modern alternative to metal eyewear frames. Although they have some drawbacks, such as being more prone to breakage, becoming brittle in strong sunlight, and fading in colour over time, they allow for much more flexibility in design. Modern plastic acetates have overcome the problems of the original plastics. The most common plastics used in glasses frame manufacture are:

Nylon
There are many blended nylon frames on the market, and the materials family includes polyamides, gliamides and trogamids. Today's nylon-blended frames are lightweight, flexible and long-lasting. Nylon-blended frames are used for sports performance eyewear because they are easily moulded for wraparound frames and resist temperature change.

Zylonite
Also known as zyl, zylonite is a cellulose acetate that offers a cost-effective and lightweight option for many eyewear companies. It comes in many colours, and laminated frames offer multicoloured eyewear options.

Proprionate
Nylon-infused cellulose acetate, also known as propionate, is used for high-end eyewear. Slightly more transparent and glossy than other acetates, it is known for its featherweight characteristic without loss of strength.