Where Can I Get Hat Repair In The United Kingdom ?

[Old Fogey UK]

Please can anyone suggest somewhere I can get a hat properly re-blocked in the UK ?
Last time I sent one to Steve Delk I had awful problems persuading UK Customs when it came back that I hadn't bought the hat in the US but had simply sent it to Steve for repair.
I don't want to willingly undergo that sort of hassle again !

 

[Mulceber]

Try sending it to Marc Kitter (Adventurebilt Deluxe) in Germany. I imagine customs within the EU would be a bit easier. -M

 

[newturnofphrase]

Patey does reblocking. They might be able to help.

 

[Matt Deckard]

James Lock, Patey, I don't think Herbert Johnson works on other brand hats.

Have any pics of the hat?

 

[Old Fogey UK]

Try sending it to Marc Kitter (Adventurebilt Deluxe) in Germany. I imagine customs within the EU would be a bit easier. -M

Thank you. Do you have his contact details, please ?

 

[Old Fogey UK]

James Lock, Patey, I don't think Herbert Johnson works on other brand hats.

Have any pics of the hat?

I've never heard of Patey. Please do you have contact details ?
The hat's a Fed III that's tapered a bit (8 years old now) that I'd like to keep going a bit longer - it's an old friend.
I have awful problems trying to post pics on The Lounge (I'm a bit of an IT moron) but I'll try.

 

[Edward]

Get a quote first... Lock's especially are likely tocost more than a new Fed.

 

[Plumbline]

Hat Repairs

Hi guys ... Does anyone know of anywhere in London where I can have the sweatband replaced on my lock & Co Fedora ( it's split ) .... Shame because it's a REALLY nice hat

Thanks in advance

Robb

 

[jlee562]

Why not take it back to Lock? I'd imagine Bates would be able to replace the sweat as well.

 

[ManofKent]

No idea what they charge, but these folks do repair work http://www.ascot-tophats.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page_3

Keep us updated - any idea of costs and quality of work would be useful for the rest of us on this side of the pond.

 

[Plumbline]

took my Fedora back to Lock .. £60 for a new sweatband and a bit of an overhaul ( seemed VERY reasonable andVERY nice people - thank you William ..... get it back Tuesday, will let you know how I get on

 

[Plumbline]

took my Fedora back to Lock .. £60 for a new sweatband and a bit of an overhaul ( seemed VERY reasonable and VERY nice people - thank you William )..... get it back Tuesday, will let you know how I get on

Incidentally they do a plethora of repairs and alterations and all not too badly priced for the Jermyn St area ( they are in St James)