www.abinger-stained-glass.co.uk
Welcome to Abinger Stained Glass. My name is Amanda Winfield and I offer a cheerful one-stop solution for your decorative glass requirements. My emphasis is on high quality hand crafted work with attention to detail.
The services I offer include: -
New bespoke stained glass, leaded lights and fused glass work.
Restoration and conservation of your existing stained glass and leaded lights.
Courses in leading and fusing
Do you have a space that would benefit and be brightened by some stained glass? Would you like to have a unique piece of fused glass built into your new extension? Whatever your ideas for glass within your home or other setting, fused glass for windows, fused glass for walls, stained glass or leaded lights I would love to help.
You may have definite ideas on the style and colour you would like but equally you may not! In this case I am here to help and guide you, please phone me for a chat 01306 730 617 or email me via the contact page.
It's really helpful if you can set your budget and I will work within that if possible. I do not have a price 'per square metre' as every project is unique - but I am happy to give ‘ball park’ figures to help you decide what to have.
Once we have settled on an idea and rough price guide you are welcome to come to the workshop where we can look at glass colours and textures. I will visit your site to take measurements and discuss colour and style further with you.
Following this visit I will produce a scale watercolour design, showing all the detail and colour to be in your windows. I will send this to you along with a final quote based on this design.
If you are happy with both design and quote then at this point I will require a deposit of 50 %.
The next step is for me to produce a full size drawing, known as a cartoon or cutline. I will show this to you for approval before I start manufacture.
I create your glass in my studio in The Surrey Hills. You are most welcome to visit to observe the process and indeed you are encouraged to do so!
When your piece is finished I will install your windows ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship are met. If you are able and would like to install the windows your self then I can offer help and guidance, this can save you as much as £200.00 on the larger projects or those further afield.
Whatever your ideas for glass within your home or other setting, fused glass for windows, fused glass for walls, stained glass or leaded lights I would love to help.
Repair and Restoration
I also carry out all repair and restoration work on stained glass and leaded lights.
I love to bring your sad old leaded lights back to life and give them another 100 years of service! The lead has a life of approximately 100 years depending on where the window is situated. In a busy doorway, constantly opening and closing, it may be less. You can easily tell if your windows need T.L.C if they rattle when tapped or if they are bowed.
I can carry out simple repairs in situ. One single broken piece does not always mean the whole panel has to be removed.
I also encapsulate traditional leaded lights and stained glass into sealed units that comply with all the latest building regulations.