Glasses Repair Options
AlphaOmega offers the best spectacle repair options available in the UK.
We can quickly, competently, and at a reasonable price mend spectacle frames, sunglasses, and lenses for most eyewear brands and models.
We use only the finest replacement parts and can supply parts for original-branded glasses frames from luxury eyewear brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley.
We also carry out rimless glasses repairs and titanium glasses repair.
Our repair workshops use the most advanced technology, including micro-laser welders and specialist electroplating equipment.
We repair frames made of many materials, including metal, plastic, nylon, carbon fibre, and stainless steel.
Choose Your Repair Package
The more details you can provide about your broken glasses, the more accurate your quote will be. Of course, we reserve the right to offer a final quote after receiving the spectacles and inspecting them personally.
Once you agree on the final repair cost, we will start work immediately. If you are unhappy with the price, we will return the glasses by the next post.
Most of our customers are delighted with the cost of AlphaOmega's glass repair. Customers can log on to the website with a unique code to track their repairs. We do our utmost to complete repairs the same day.
For ease of use, we offer general repairs in packages. Choose the package that best suits your needs. All repairs include expert cleaning and overhaul, as outlined in the repair package options below.
This includes a thorough cleaning and overhaul, replacing worn nose pads and temple tips, and ensuring your glasses are in top condition.
This package is for laser welding broken frames, repairing metal joints, replacing broken screws and fixing joint mechanisms.
The package covers the use of specialist materials such as Titanium or precious metals.
For customers who require genuine branded designer parts with relevant certificates and repair warranties.
Where repairs include specialist lens coatings or treatments used by high-end designer labels.
Indicative repair prices
Laser weld metal: £25 – £40, same day
Laser weld titanium: £40, same day
Custom lenses: £50, 5 days
Designer lenses: £50 – £80, 7 -1 0 days
Custom arms: £40, same day
Nose pads: £15, same day
Straighten frame: £25 – £40, same day
These prices are a general guide only. Our expert staff at AlphaOmega are always happy to discuss options and advise on glasses repair. We pride ourselves on customer service, and you can contact us during regular working hours--please see our CONTACT page for details.
We have hundreds of unsolicited testimonials from customers, and all AlphaOmega repairs come with a 12-month guarantee (see terms) to ensure your complete satisfaction. Here is a general idea of what it costs to fix the most common frame repair problems.
How much does it cost to fix my glasses?
One of the first questions customers ask is, 'How much will it cost to repair my glasses frames?' Of course, there is no simple answer except 'probably a lot less than you think.' Repair costs can depend on the nature of the problem, the materials used, and whether customers require original branded replacement parts or are happy with top-quality custom replacements. Once we agree on a provisional repair price, you can post your broken glasses directly to our repair workshops. We will confirm the quote once our expert team inspects the glasses. In 90% of cases, we 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 is even lower than the original one!
What frame materials can you repair?
AlphaOmega is at the cutting edge of eyewear repair technology and can fix all sorts of eyewear, including plastic, metal, Titanium and carbon fibre. Our technical repair experts are highly skilled in electric spot welding, brazing, soldering and laser welding. Our staff are proud of their ability to complete 'invisible' repairs that make mended glasses look as good as new. AlphaOmega is so confident in its ability to create virtually unnoticeable repairs that we offer an unconditional one-year warranty.
Will you repair metal frames?
Many metal and plastic materials are commonly used to manufacture modern eyewear. Metal materials for frame construction can include various alloys such as :
Monel
Monel is a nickel-copper alloy that may include small amounts of iron, manganese, copper, and silicon. It is popular in frame manufacturing because of its malleability and corrosion resistance. Its main advantage is its relatively low cost.
Titanium
Titanium is a silver-grey metal that has become increasingly popular with designer-label eyewear manufacturers. It 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 benefits eyewear makers because it is a 'memory metal' that reforms to its original shape after bending or twisting. Although not as light as Titanium, Flexon is lighter than some other metals and is corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic.
Beryllium
Beryllium is a steel grey metal that offers a lower-priced alternative to Titanium. It has many of the same properties and is available in a wide range of colours.
Stainless Steel
Another alternative to Titanium, stainless steel is light, durable and corrosion-free; because it contains no nickel, it is hypoallergenic.
Aluminium
Aluminium frames tend to be more expensive. Lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant, Aluminium is the material of choice for high-end designer eyewear. Aluminium is usually blended with iron and silicon to increase strength and durability.
Carbon Fibre
Carbon fibre is a robust but lightweight material that is increasingly popular in eyewear manufacturing. It is five times as strong as steel and consists of thin strands twisted together in a crystal alignment. In addition to a low weight-to-strength ratio, it is corrosion-resistant, temperature-tolerant, and hypoallergenic. However, it is also relatively expensive.
Precious Metals
Some upmarket eyewear is made from precious metals such as gold and silver. These materials tend to be heavier and less strong than modern metal alloys, but they are flexible and corrosion-resistant. Although silver is used as a trace element in some alloys, it can be heavy and uncomfortable to wear.
What kinds of plastic frames can you fix?
Plastic offers a modern alternative to metal eyewear frames but has some drawbacks. They break more easily, can become more brittle in strong sunshine, and may fade over time. Modern plastic acetates have overcome many problems with the original plastics. The most common plastics used in frame manufacture are:
Nylon
Many blended nylon frames are on the market, and the material family includes polyamides, gliamides, and trogamids. Today's nylon-blended glass frames are lightweight, flexible and long-lasting. Nylon-blended frames are found in sports performance eyewear. They can be easily moulded into wraparound frames and resist temperature changes.
Zylonite
Also known as zyl, zylonite is a cellulose acetate that offers a cheap, lightweight option for many eyewear companies. It comes in many colours, and laminated frames offer multicoloured eyewear options.
Proprionate
Nylon-infused cellulose acetate, called propionate, is used for high-end eyewear. Slightly more transparent and glossy than other acetates, it is known for its featherweight characteristic without losing strength.
Can you replace designer lenses?
We can replace lenses for all brands of glasses and sunglasses. We are an authorised retailer for designer brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, and can source genuine, original replacement lenses. Many customers prefer not to pay premium prices for branded lens replacements and opt for high-performance, superior-quality lenses. AlphaOmega can source top-quality custom replacement lenses or the top-name sunglasses brands at a fraction of the price of designer lenses.
