Glasses Repair Sheffield

For customers in Sheffield, we usually finish repairs within 24 to 48 hours after your frames arrive at our workshop. Many people think posting glasses for repair will take weeks, but our fast service means most are fixed and sent back the same day they get here. If you use Royal Mail Special Delivery or a tracked courier, your glasses typically reach us in one working day. While faster postage costs a bit more, we think it’s worth it for peace of mind.

Our customers are often surprised when their glasses come back looking new just two or three days after sending them. We suggest posting your frames early in the week to avoid weekend delays. One Sheffield customer sent his Oakley glasses on Tuesday and got them back, fully repaired, by Thursday morning. He called it ‘outstanding and speedy service '.

We often replace broken arms, or temples, on glasses sent to us from Sheffield and South Yorkshire. No matter what type of hinge your frame has, we can find replacement arms or make a matching part in our workshop. As an authorised dealer for brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, we can usually source original parts for a perfect match.

Original branded arms cost more than generic ones, but most customers prefer the real thing. Our clients are happy when their glasses come back with the arm colour, length, and hinge action just like the original. We suggest checking for your frame’s model number inside the temple, as this helps us find the right replacement quickly.

We hear this almost every day from customers in Sheffield and nearby areas. High street opticians often say glasses are unrepairable because they don’t have the right welding equipment, tools, or manufacturer contacts. In many cases, a frame that seems unrepairable just needs laser welding, a custom hinge rebuild, or extra support at a weak spot.

We can fix about nine out of ten frames sent to us, but sometimes metal fatigue means a repair isn’t worth it. Many clients tell us they wish they had come to us first instead of spending a lot on new glasses. We suggest sending us a photo through our website before giving up on your favourite frames.

Yes, we can repair titanium glasses for customers in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Our workshop uses special laser welding equipment with argon gas to stop oxidation during repairs. Many local opticians say titanium frames can’t be fixed, but most breaks at the bridge, hinge, or nose pad arm can be repaired with the right method.

A professional titanium frame repair usually costs between £35 and £55, while replacement frames can cost hundreds of pounds, especially with complex lenses. Our clients are often amazed when we return their titanium glasses with nearly invisible welds. We recommend sending us a photo first so we can check if the break can be repaired.

Yes, we repair rimless glasses for customers every day. Rimless frames use nylon cords or compression fittings to hold the lenses, and when these break, many opticians say they can’t be fixed. Usually, the problem is a snapped cord, a worn fitting, or a broken mount, all of which we can repair with our equipment. Rimless repairs usually cost between £25 and £45, while replacing the frame and lenses can cost over £300.

Our customers are relieved to find out their rimless glasses can be saved. We suggest checking whether your lenses are still in good shape before deciding, as this affects the repair cost. One client had his rimless glasses fixed while he waited and said the result was brilliant. Please visit our feedback page for more.

Yes, we can restore vintage designer frames for customers in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Many older frames, especially from the 1970s to 1990s, were made with better materials and craftsmanship than many modern ones, so they are worth saving. Our vintage restoration service includes soldering, hinge rebuilding, bridge reinforcement, and full recoating to bring back the original shine. Restoration usually costs between £40 and £75, but it saves a unique frame that might be impossible to replace. Our customers say their restored vintage glasses look as good as new. We suggest sending clear photos so we can check for metal fatigue and make sure the frame is strong enough for repair. One client said his 25-year-old vintage Gucci sunglasses came back looking like he had just bought them.

Yes, we use precision laser welding for most metal frame repairs from Sheffield. Unlike traditional soldering, which can damage nearby parts or change the frame’s colour, our laser system uses a focused beam to fuse the metal with very little heat spread. This lets us repair breaks at the bridge, hinge, or nose pad arm without affecting the lens or finish.

Laser welding requires specialised equipment and training, which is why many high street opticians don’t offer it and may say your frame can’t be repaired. Our clients say the results are so clean they can hardly see where the break was. We recommend laser welding especially for titanium, stainless steel, and precious metal frames, as these materials benefit most from its precision.

Yes, we use genuine replacement parts whenever possible for repairs. As an authorised dealer for brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, we can get spare parts straight from the manufacturers for truly authentic replacements. Many other repair shops use generic parts that may not fit well or match the original look. Genuine parts can take a bit longer to arrive and cost more, but the fit, durability, and appearance are worth it.

Our Sheffield customers like knowing their designer frames are restored with original parts. We suggest asking any repair service if they use genuine parts, especially for luxury brands where authenticity is important. Many clients tell us their Oakley lens replacement made their sunglasses look and feel brand new.