Antique Clock Repair & Restoration

Clock repair services charge $150-$1,000+ per repair depending on clock type and work needed.

Servicing 8-25 clocks monthly generates $80,000-$400,000 annually with 60-75% margins.

In 2025, antique clocks valued by collectors and passed through families need specialized care.

Services include movement cleaning and servicing, spring replacement, weight-driven clock repair, chime adjustment and repair, pendulum regulation, case restoration and refinishing, and dial restoration.

Successful clock repair specialists understand various movement types (spring-driven, weight-driven, pendulum), work with antique clock mechanisms, source or fabricate replacement parts, preserve historical integrity, provide house calls for grandfather clocks (difficult to move), and build reputation with antique dealers and collectors.

Grandfather clock repair most common (large installed base).

Can work from home shop.

Most clocks require house calls for assessment.

Many clock repairers also handle music boxes and mechanical devices.

Marketing through antique dealers, estate sale companies, clock collector clubs, and word-of-mouth in collector community.

Niche business requiring patience and passion for mechanical timepieces.