Answers to the most common questions about grandfather clock repair and our services.
Most grandfather clocks should be oiled annually, with a full cleaning and lubrication service every 3 to 5 years. If a clock hasn't been serviced in 10+ years, it likely needs a full movement overhaul — dried lubricants can cause damage that compounds over time.
Yes — this is one of Jerry's specialties. When parts are not commercially available, he fabricates them from scratch on-site using professional lathes, mills, and machining tools. No clock is beyond repair due to missing parts.
Yes. For clocks that cannot easily be transported, Jerry makes in-home service calls throughout our full service area — Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the Philadelphia metro area. Evening appointments are available on a limited basis.
Grandfather clocks should always be professionally packed before a move. You need to remove the pendulum, weights, and chime rods, and pack the movement to prevent damage from vibration. Lindell's offers full clock relocation services — it's almost always less expensive than repairing a clock damaged in a move.
We serve Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the greater Philadelphia metro area — all along the I-95 corridor. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just give us a call.
Just call us toll-free at (877) 245-0083, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Jerry will ask about your clock's symptoms and let you know what it needs. No forms, no quotes — just an honest conversation.
Yes. We service all makes and models of grandfather and tall case clocks, including Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Hermle, Seth Thomas, colonial reproductions, and genuine antiques dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Absolutely. Out-of-sequence chiming and incorrect strike counts are very common and almost always correctable. It's typically a chime synchronization issue that Jerry can diagnose and repair in a single service visit.
Still Have Questions?
Call Jerry directly — he's happy to talk through any clock issue.