Belfast Glasses Repair

We provide a postal service for repairing glasses to people in Belfast and neighbouring areas such as Castlereagh, Greenisland, Holywood, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, and Milltown. In this way, you will not have to search for a local expert, and many customers find this helpful since local opticians are usually able to make only simple adjustments or recommend that the frames be replaced.

Please let us know what has happened to your glasses and, if you can, send us a photo. We’ll then issue you with a preliminary quote. Once you’re satisfied with the price, you can post your glasses to our workshop in mainland UK, where we will examine the damage and carry out the repairs. If you're in Belfast, we recommend trying our postal service before deciding to replace your broken glasses, since many repairs that at first appear serious can, in fact, be fixed.

The cost will vary depending on the type and extent of the damage, the frame material and whether any components need replacing. We'll provide you with a free preliminary quote before you send in your glasses, but we won't be able to confirm the final price until we have checked them in our workshop. Typical repairs involve straightening the frames, replacing the nose pads, laser-welding the metal, and replacing the arms.

While most standard repairs cost £30-£40, specialist work or parts from a designer brand can be more expensive. Repairing them is often a cheaper option than buying new frames when the frames themselves are expensive or difficult to replace. The drawback is that complicated repairs may take longer or require special parts.

We do indeed carry out repairs on Ray-Ban glasses for customers in Belfast, including repairs to the frames, arms, hinges, bridges and lenses. Where possible, we use genuine replacement parts when repairing designer glasses, so they retain their original appearance and quality. We also provide repair services for other well-known brands, including Oakley, Prada, Gucci, Dior, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana.

In most instances, it is better to repair designer glasses than to replace them, particularly when the frames are no longer in production or the lenses are costly or special. When genuine parts have to be ordered, the repair may take longer than a simple frame repair. Even if your Ray-Bans appear too damaged for repair, we still recommend sending us photographs first. We have had many cases where Belfast customers thought their frames could not be repaired.

We frequently repair broken or bent arms, snapped frames, damaged hinges, and broken bridges. The specific techniques we employ, such as micro soldering, spot welding, or laser welding, depend on the material and the location of the damage. We carry out repairs on frames made from a variety of materials, including titanium, aluminium, stainless steel, acetate, plastic, and other similar ones.

We do not recommend attempting to mend your glasses using ordinary glue since it may make it more difficult for us to carry out professional repairs; instead, make sure to keep all the broken parts together and send us a photo so that we can check whether the frame can be repaired and then advise you on the best course of action.

Simple repairs are usually completed quickly once your glasses reach our workshop, and we aim to send them back to you within a few days; in many cases, they are fixed on the same day. More complicated repairs, however, may take longer, particularly if we have to order the parts. Please note that for customers in Belfast, our service is by post, not same-day in-store. You must allow some time for your glasses to get to us and for us to send them back.

We do provide you with a tracking number so you can keep an eye on your repair. You can see from our Feedback page that customers are particularly pleased with the speed of our repair service. Based on our experience, obtaining quick repairs is particularly useful when the frames have prescription lenses that are either expensive or difficult to replace. It's worthwhile to ask for a quote before deciding to buy new glasses.

Yes, we provide lens replacements for both glasses and sunglasses, including specialist or designer frames. The correct lens to choose will depend on the frame you have, your prescription, and your specific lens requirements. We also deal with special lens requests and designer eyewear. A damaged lens does not always mean you need a new frame. If you like how your glasses fit and look, replacing the lenses can be a good alternative to buying a new pair.

It is usually worthwhile to keep the frame if it is high quality or discontinued and suits you, but if the frame is severely worn or damaged, it may be better to replace both the frame and the lenses. To give you an accurate assessment, please tell us the make and model of your glasses and send photos when you ask for a quote. Our final advice will depend on an inspection of your eyewear.

Yes, it is possible to repair titanium frames, but this requires special equipment and skills. We have experience in repairing titanium, aluminium, stainless steel, and other metal frames, using tools such as laser welding. It is important because titanium is light, strong, and corrosion-resistant, yet not all repair shops can properly repair damaged titanium frames.

Ordinary repair methods may not be satisfactory or likely to last. Repairing a high-quality titanium frame might end up being more expensive than carrying out simple repairs or replacing the nose pads. Yet, in most cases, it is a better value to repair the frame than to buy a new pair of prescription glasses.

Yes, that's often the case, particularly when the frames are expensive, out of production, or require a costly prescription. We frequently receive glasses from customers in Belfast who have been told their glasses can't be repaired, but our technicians can restore them using specialised repair techniques and parts. It all comes down to the condition and value of your glasses. In most cases, if your glasses have a broken arm, hinge, bridge, or nose pad, it's a good idea to have them repaired.

However, if the frame is severely damaged, it may require more extensive work, and in some situations replacement is the better choice. We recommend getting a repair assessment before giving up on your glasses. There is little risk in asking for a provisional quote, and replacing good prescription or designer glasses can be much more expensive. We also offer a 12-month repair guarantee for extra peace of mind.