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4.511 Reviews
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Jackie Y.
06/2015
clock repair
 + -1 moreHe was very good and very professional and everything else, but he was a bit pricey. That was my only complaint.
Description of Work: I have done clock repair. I used Carl's Antique Clock Repair. He repaired a grandfather clock.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
karen S.
01/2015
clock repair
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Description of Work: He told me he would not cash the check-for a long time- to make sure the clock was working. If it did not continue to run I was to call him. Turns out the check was cashed within 7 days, and the clock had stopped running. He felt he could not do anything else, told me what to try to fix it myself. Not what we expected.
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Michael D.
01/2015
clock repair
 + -1 moreIt didn't go well. I am quite upset as this clock was a gift that my grandparents received sometime between 1912-1916. We took good care of it and wound it regularly, as needed. It kept good time and struck every quarter hour - it worked well until I took it for a simple cleaning to Carl's Antique Clock Repair. I am a bit fuzzy on the actual date of the date I left the clock with Carl.
Description of Work: He was just supposed to clean the mantel clock that was my grandparents', dating back to very early 1900's. When I picked it up he said he replaced the 'old mechanism, and he added a 'knob' to the backdoor (now it no longer sits flush on the mantel;) "it should run fine now" (actually it ran fine before I took it to him) Not knowing the significant impact on the clock and it's historical value, I happily took the clock home. It kept stopping after a short time so my husband took it back - Carl looked in the back and made some adjustments and said it "should be fine now." It has never run right since. I recently mentioned it to a colleague and he was appalled that Carl would do that without asking us first. All we wanted was a cleaning!
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$150
Paul R.
12/2014
clock repair
 + -1 moredid a wonderful job clock looks great, and runs fine explained in detail how to wind, re-set etc
Description of Work: cleaned, lubricated, and balanced an old wall clock
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Leigh J.
06/2014
clock repair
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Description of Work: Wall clock repaired and working perfectly.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Ann K.
05/2014
clock repair
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Description of Work: Carl got my grandparents' anniversary clock (over 50 years old) cleaned and running perfectly. I was thrilled to find someone experienced in working with this particular type of clock in my area, and I was very pleased with the prompt, professional, and excellent service.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
David H.
10/2013
clock repair
 + -1 moreGreat service. Another clock repair service looked at the clock and said the entire mechanism had to be repaired at the cost of $ 500.00. Carl looked at the clockworks and said they were cleaned but had to be lubricated. He balanced the clock and regulated the pendulum, and adjusted the striking mechanism. All that at 1/3 the cost of the other service. He was professional and friendly. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Fixed our grandfather clock. Looked at two others.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Daniel C.
02/2013
clock repair
 + -1 moreCarl responded quickly. Our Sligh grandfather clock needed routine cleaning, adjustment and service. He was knowledgeable and actually explained several facts about this particular clock of which we were unaware. Price was reasonable, compared to past similar service we have had performed by others. Will certainly use him again.
Description of Work: Excellent, prompt service
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
John D.
03/2011
clock repair
 + -1 moreEverything went excellent.
Description of Work: He repaired a clock for me.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
KAREN T.
06/2010
clock repair
 + -1 moreIt is best to sit with him when he works. He is knowledgeable and I learned much about how to make my clocks run better by listening. I plan to use him again when I get the clocks cleaned of the old oil which is a more time consuming procedure.
Description of Work: I called Carl and he immediately set up a time to come to my home. He is located in the next town. He worked on my grandfather's clock and got it going.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
BETSY B.
05/2007
clock repair
 + -1 moreI had received a previous estimate of almost $1000 to repair these 2 clocks. Carl did the repairs for under $200. The job was done quickly. He seems very knowledgeable and was interested in explaining things about each clock that I didn't know. A month later both clocks are keeping perfect time. He even added a knob to the door under the pendulum of one clock (making this easier to open) without my requesting this. He clearly loves clocks.
Description of Work: Carl repaired two antique clocks. One was a slightly complicated repair that another repair service said could not be done. He examined both clocks and then explained what he would do and how much it would cost. He offered to do more than I had expected--like securing the face of one clock.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
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CARL'S ANTIQUE CLOCK REPAIR is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
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216 BROOKLAKE RD, Florham Park, NJ 07932