Saturday, March 13, 2010

Michigan Antique Clock Repair Service Expert Celebrates 40 years of Clock Repair Service


Michigan Antique Clock Repair Service Expert Celebrates 40 years of Clock Repair Service

All Clocks Repaired, 40 Years Received Service Award at Breakfast Event in Southfield, with National Real Estate Network


Southfield, Mi -- Fred Bartholomew was acknowledge for the 3rd year Service Award at breakfast event in Southfield, Michigan. Mark Maupin founder of National Real Estate Network said "Fred is the best; He always is always going out of his way to make a difference for people. Right after our event he had me drive him to the Southfield library whey he gave the owner of coffee shop rare coffee beans he wants to try. Thing you need to get is that Fred had only meet this person once. Fred has smile on his face, gives great service, and he will give you some advice and coaching while he fixes your clock."

Mr. Bartholomew has been in business in Michigan since 1983, when he moved from Dallas, Texas. Mr. Bartholomew has a wealth of experience repairing and restoring all types of clocks, including antiques and modern. I’ve seen him working on some amazingly beautiful French clocks, which he handled with expert care. When it comes to the larger clocks, such as the big grandfather, he has the knowledge to properly handle the extremely heavy weights and movements that are inherent with this style. He also handles the most intricate and delicate parts of the movements that an Atmos clock requires.

Mr. Bartholomew’s “people skill” is high grade. His goal is “customer satisfaction,” and he delivers. He gets referrals from the Howard Miller corporate office for clock set up, annual servicing, and any other specialty repairs that are needed. He is a professional that can handle from the simplest repair to the most elaborate.

Fred specializes in repairing all types of clocks, including antique, modern, cuckoo, battery, grandfather, Atmos, mantel, wall, one-day, eight-day, 30-day, and 400-day.
He services the Detroit Metropolitan area, which includes Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Waterford, Clarkston, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Lake Orion, Auburn Hills, Detroit, Grosse Pointes, Warren, Sterling Heights, Clawson, Madison Heights, Novi, Belleville, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Plymouth, Romulus, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Berkeley, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Troy, Oxford, and Ortonville.

Ralph Marcus Maupin, customer, said “I call Fred the Tick Tock Man because there in nothing in the clock business Fred can not fix or find the answer on!”
Phone contact: Mr. Bartholomew at 214 727-2064 or 248-988-6509
(his 24-hour voice mail).

Fred Bartholomew, services the following cities in Oakland County: Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Ferndale, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Royal Oak, Troy, Northville, Plymouth, and Ann Arbor, in Washtenaw County.

Phone contact: Mr. Bartholomew at 214 727-2064 or 248-988-6509
(his 24-hour voice mail).

Michigan Grandfather Clock Repair is Alive and Well


Michigan Grandfather Clock Repair is Alive and Well


Gentle Care and Old-Fashion Service is Rare with Pick-Up and Delivery

Mr. Fred Bartholomew has free pick-up and delivery in the Detroit Metro area for his customers. Fred has been serving the Birmingham, Auburns Hills, and Ann Arbor market for over 15 years. Fred has been in the business for over 40 years. When asked why he was willing to do free pick-up and delivery, Fred replied “in many cases, it is critical to have the clocks properly set-up. Which is often inconvenient for the clock owner and in some difficult to do.”

Fred also explained the importance of having an expert handle the family treasures, rather than an amateur repairman. Many times amateurs or hobbyists can cause damage. Also, he remarked “it is important to have Grandfather clocks oiled at least ever two years.”

Mark Maupin one of Mr. Barthomew Customers said “Fred is one few people who takes to heart the term service and satisfaction. Fred spent time with me to explain what he did how should maintain my clock for maximum life. Fred is always working grandfather clocks and talks about like were his kids.”


Mr. Bartholomew works on Grandfather, Mantle, Wall, 400 – Day, Atmos, Cuckoo, Battery, Shipsbell, Antique, Modern, and all other clocks.

Contact Fred Barthomew at: All Clocks Repair, 248-988-6509 (Clocks can be shipped for repair.)