Testimonials

Here are some of the kind things people have said about us and about the Stained Glass Windows we make.

Our thanks go out to all the friends of The Stained Leaded Glass Co Limited (formerly Classical Glass) and Artist Andrew Seddon that have sent in letters, emails and photos that we share here with you.

All these testimonials can be authenticated and the originals seen at our studio.

Check out our Facebook page to see our most recent projects and reviews from our customers.

You can see more reviews, or leave a review yourself, at yell.com or Google.

Private Home, Poulton le-Fylde

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation and New Stained Glass / July 2018

The customer wanted a new stained glass panel installing into her new front door. We designed and made the panel in keeping with the original panels using glass of similar colours and textures. We also restored and encapsulated the existing stained glass panels surrounding the door inside of double glazed units. We worked with Shaun from SK Joinery on this job, who made and fitted the new front door and fitted the encapsulated units.

The customer was delighted with the finished result. Take a look at the before and after photos.

Comments from the happy customer:

"It looks superb, thanks for your work. Photo doesn’t do it justice"

Private Home, Oldham

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / July 2018

Thank you to our amazing customer, Yasmine, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are so pleased that she is happy with our workmanship and service. Have a read below:

"A first class service from start to finish,'outstanding professionalism ',What a company',couldn't recommend highly enough.Had my stained glass windows encapsulated.Quote from photos,great communication all the way through.Excellent price.Order paper work,terms@conditions sent via internet,listed details exactly what they were doing,and what you are to expect.and price before commenced work.Turned up both times punctual,once to remove and next to fit. Brilliant guys the fitters Matt and Benj,very friendly and approachable,felt could ask them anything,very informative,clean workers,and impecible mannered.Very happy with their workmanship,of high standard...Absolutely delighted my windows came back looking 'Amazing'!!! I will of course recommend to family and friends,and without a doubt will be using this company again. Well done guys keep up the good work.Had lots of work done recently restoring Victorian property,had so much disappointment sadly with other companies,so this really restored my faith....I had not long to wait either." - Jasmine

She also left a wonderful comment on one of our Facebook posts:

"Ive had work done by this company, had stained glass windows repaired ,encapsulated in double glazed units. Highly professional company ,very efficient and reasonable priced.You get a proper contract stating everything they going to do. Anyone thinking of going with this company 'they can be rest assured'! Anyone would like to verify this comment please don't hesitate to call me ,telephone ,Mrs Doherty 07784-117250 ."

Private Home, Agden, Cheshire

In-situ repair / June 2018

Our thanks go out to Martin who rated us 5 star on google reviews for repairing his Victorian Stained Glass.

“Great service, really professional, real craftsmen.” - Martin

Private Home, Standish

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / June 2018

"Second to none", Thanks Amy for rating us 5 Stars on Google reviews:

"The Stained Glass Company are second to none, Andrew replied promptly to my messages and calls and we arranged a day to come and remove several old stained glass window panes to take away for encapsulation. They temporarily glazed the windows in the meantime. They replaced broken and cracked parts of the stained glass and cleaned up all the glass and lead before encapsulating.

I’m so glad I did so as the result is stunning and has ensured the period features are there for years to come. The sound and warmth difference is much improved.

The workmen who carried out installation were thorough, clean and tidy and left it bearly noticeable as they had undercoated all the wood back to white ready for a re glossing when we are ready to do so.

We will be using Andrew and team again and would highly recommend them."

Private Home, Frodsham

New Stained Glass / June 2018

This panel was made to celebrate Manchester City F.C winning the Premier League in the 2017/18 season. A giveaway was put up on our Facebook page to give this panel away to one lucky winner. A lady contacted us to purchase one as a present for her husband, here's what she had to say when it arrived:

"Having seen the competition to win a Manchester Bee I decided to buy. It arrived yesterday and was so well protected and packaged it took an age to get into. This piece is absolutely beautiful! The craftsmanship is such that the back is so very nearly as good as the front. I bought the Manchester Bee with its commemoration of MCFC winning the Premiership as a present for my husband and we know exactly where it's going in our new house. Well worth every penny and something with significance and meaning to treasure for years to come. Thanks Andrew." - Caroline

Private Home, Manchester

New Stained glass using adhesive coloured film and strip lead / June 2018

A big Manchester City fan came to us after seeing our Man City Premier League Champions roundel. The customer wanted a similar Manchester bee design with the Man City blue and white boarders to go into the top panels of their back conservatory.

See what the customer had to say:

"Love my stained glass windows in the conservatory. Came out straight away to price up job and loved the computerised drawing they sent me which showed us what it would look like. Prompt service and installation was hassle free."

Private Home, Bury

New stained Glass / June 2018

Take a look at our “Absolutely Delighted” customer 5 star review;

"Our first impression of Andrew and his team was through their website and over email. They were so incredibly friendly and helpful. Their passion for what they do is clear, and they shared our excitement of the our project (a panel for our new front door; the first time we had delved into stained glass). We communicated to and fro regarding the design and tweaks to it which they accommodated brilliantly, and we were really happy with the final product. It lights up our house and every time we look at it we smile. The craftsmanship is superb, Delivery was organised promptly and it was very securely packaged. Our builder fitted the panel into the door. Great product, great customer service, and super friendly approach. Thank you so much!!" - Amal

Private Home

In-situ repair / May 2018

What a wonderful 5 star review we received from a very happy customer:

"The Stained Leaded Glass Company Ltd repaired a decorative stained glass window in the door of my Edwardian property, they were very knowledgeable and carried out the work quickly and professionally. I was very impressed with their materials, workmanship and the finished works were of an excellent standard. I was particularly impressed with how the stained glass artist Mr Andrew Seddon discussed the works with me in a clear and concise way and gave me useful information about the repair work that he was carrying out. I am delighted to have received such an excellent service from an experienced, trustworthy and very reliable company. I recommend this outstanding company to others and look forward to doing further business with this excellent company soon."

Private Home, Bury

New stained Glass / May 2018

We fitted two panels for a customer designed to replace the old stained glass in the door and next to the door with a new Manchester Bee design.

Comments from the customers:

“We are very happy with your job and it has transformed our entrance & hallway now - we’re very pleased”

"Amazing Quality Work and fantastic service, highly recommended!!!"

Private Home

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / April 2018

A happy customer has sent through a photo today of her beautiful panel restored, cleaned and encapsulated by ourselves and fitted into a new uPVC frame by our friends at Northern Glass.

Comments from the satisfied customer:

“I can not recommend Andrew highly enough. He has completed a brilliant job restoring, cleaning and repairing my original stained glass window and has done a great job of encapsulating it into a new pvc frame. He is very quick to respond to all emails and calls and everyone involved in the removal and installation of the window went about their work in a clean and tidy way. Work was completed on time and all promises kept. No mess left when removing and installing the new window. Very pleased with the cost considering the work involved.”

Private Home, Bolton

New stained Glass / April 2018

This beautiful stained glass panel was given as a wedding gift for a couple in Bolton

The panel incorporates a hand painted bee and Tiffany style opalescent glass surrounding the centre piece. The panel was designed to the customers vision and made in the traditional way using hand cut textured glass and joined using lead cames. The newly weds names and wedding date were etched onto the border as a memento of their special day. The panel was encapsulated inside of a double glazed unit and fitted into a new uPVC frame.

The customers were over the moon with the finished panel, here's the kind words they had to say:

My husband and I were delighted with our first stained glass window. We received the stained glass as a wedding gift and it is a personal addition to our new home. I love seeing the light cast through the window on a sunny day. We have had so many compliments on the window from visitors and I couldn't be happier with it. The craftmanship of the window is excellent, we love the hand painted bee centre piece and the inscription of our wedding date at the bottom. I highly recommend The Stained Leaded Glass Company, Katie did a fantastic job creating our beautiful window!

Private Home, Oldham

New stained Glass / March 2018

After much thought and preparation this wonderful memorial window has finally been fitted today for a customer in Oldham. The English meadow design features Spring flowers, lambs and a lovely blue sky.

The customer commissioned us to design and make the stained glass panel in memory of her parents. We think the window looks beautiful and we are honoured to have had the opportunity to create a wonderful tribute, which will last for many years.

Private Home, Didsbury, Manchester

New stained Glass / March 2018

We loved designing and making this Manchester Bee stained glass window for a customer. We designed the panels in keeping with the existing stained glass in the house and to feature the symbolic bee in the centre. It was wonderful to encapsulate the spirit of our home city into a beautiful stained glass window!

Comments from the happy customer:

“Very pleased with work from Andrew Seddon. Spent time understanding the requirement and presenting ideas back. He was always quick to respond to any questions. The end result is fantastic, it always gets comments from friends. Andrew clearly has a great team behind him.”

Private Home, Birmingham

New Stained Glass Incorporating An Old Leaded Light / February 2018

The following 5 star review has been kindly left on our Facebook page by the customer:

"Our 100-year-old, plain frosted, landing window was the last single-glazed one in our house and overdue for replacement. We also had a small section of stained leaded glass of sentimental value. When we found that we could get stained glass encapsulated in a double-glazed unit, we contacted SLGC, asking if our piece could be incorporated in a larger design for a complete pane.
We sent off our old section and gave Andrew the exact external size of the uPVC unit as required, with an idea of the look we were going for. SLGC produced their own design for our approval, with options to choose glass to our taste. We were delighted with the simple elegance of the design and confirmed the order. Email communications were easy and friendly. Payment by bank transfer was quick and convenient.
We collected it ourselves, and it was fascinating to see some of their other pieces awaiting repair or delivery, from minor renovation to large, original designs. Our own was encapsulated in quality Pilkington-K glass, in a strong, well-made frame, making it easy to handle.
It is now installed, and looks wonderful, and really suits the character of the house; our stairwell is transformed!
If I could give six stars, I would. Andrew and his company went more than the extra mile for us."
- Leonard

Private Home, Bury

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / February 2018

This wonderful 5 star review was left on our Facebook page:

"Andrew encapsulated six stained glass windows in our 1920’s house. His communication from the start was impeccable as was his workmanship. We are extremely pleased and cannot believe the change both to the appearance & the warmth they’ve created within our house. We wish we had done it years ago & I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew."
- Heather

Private Home, High Peak

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / February 2018

This 5 star review was left via our Facebook page:

"Great work by Andrew and his team. Matched and replaced some damaged panes before encapsulating the windows in double glazed units. We are appreciating the benefits of a warmer, quieter lounge and much easier to clean windows. The fitters did a great job removing the original windows, putting in temporary replacements in frosted glass and re-fitting the restored units. Very happy all round, thank you."
- Kevin & Maria

Private Home, Kent

New Stained Glass / October 2017

Dear Andrew,

The windows were fitted yesterday, and we are thrilled with them! As you can see below they look fantastic and so similar to the original without the noise and draughts.

All the pieces fitted perfectly and the colours are a near perfect match to our remaining door panels.

It's difficult to get such a big window into a photo, but I hope that you like the pictures.

Thank you so much for your work, it was exactly what we wanted.

Kind regards,
Elizabeth

Andrew,

Thanks for me also. The quality of the work is really impressive and we very much appreciate that time that you took before we ordered to ensure that everything was right.

We recognise also that you have worked to a tight deadline and delivered on time - again, we really appreciate it.

Regards,
Brendan

Private Home, Manchester

New Stained Glass / May 2017

"A big thank you to all at The Stained Leaded Glass Company. Andrew worked perfectly to my brief and to the specific measurements I required, to create these three beautiful stained glass windows. Many Thanks!"

Private Home, Clitheroe

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / April 2017

The following has been taken from In-toto Ribble Valley Kitchen and Design Studio's Facebook Page:

"Promotion alert: this week we've had the great pleasure of having some stained glass repaired and encapsulated in double glazing. For anyone out there with a ...house project this is a great company to talk to..... highly recommend the The Stained Leaded Glass Company Ltd who've done a sterling job... thank you!"

Private Home, Salford

New Stained Glass / April 2017

We designed and made the 5 panels in the door and 2 side panels. We carried the design through to match the existing glass above and added more details to the new windows.

Comments from the customer: "The windows look great"

Private Home, Timperley

Restoration & Encapsulation / April 2017

"Absolutely fantastic job. I hunted for ages to find someone to do this and once I found this company the whole process has been seamless and super professional. I didn't want to lose our stained glass but just needed the windows to be a bit warmer :-) The stained glass, now encapsulated in double glazing, looks absolutely fantastic. The double glazing units got fitted today and I cannot fault the whole process. Highly recommended."
- Rhian

Private Home, Poulton Le Fylde

French painted stained glass restoration / March 2017

We releaded and reconstructed the old panels, before setting into new wooden display frames. We also repainted a missing piece, this was done in the traditional way using ceramic glass paints, enamels and stains then fired in the kiln.

Comments from the customer: "We have had some old French painted glass window frames reconstructed by this company. They have done a marvellous job. From the start they were prompt with helpful advice and guidance. The job was completed within time and to budget. Their fitters came up with some ingenious ideas to display the completed frames. We cannot recommend them too highly. Finished product is excellent. Communications during the work were prompt, courteous and informative. Thank you Andrew and your team"

Private home, Warrington

Bay window encapsulation & relead and front door encapsulation / March 2017

"Really happy with what Stained Leaded Glass produced for us and would recommend to anyone. Great service, great price and extremely professional... cheers guys"

Private Home, Sheffield

In-Situ repair/March 2017

I'm really pleased with the on site repairs done on my stained leaded glass front door. Honest and reasonable quotations.
Estimated arrival time was given too so no waiting around.
I would definitely recommend this company to family and friends.

Garling

Private Home, Bolton

Stained Glass Restoration & Encapsulation / February 2017

We removed the customer 's existing stained glass, restored the windows and then encapsulated the panels into double glazed units. We worked with Alan Kay from Manchester Doors on this job who replaced the door and the window frame to the side and fitted the new encapsulated stained glass units.

Comments from the happy customer: "Thank you for remaking the leaded lights to our front door and surrounding screen and encapsulating these into insulated glass units. Alan Kay has installed these into the replacement door and frame today and they look great. Thank you again for your hard work"
- John

Private home, Manchester

In-situ repair to broken glass in front door / November, 2016

Hi Andrew,

I just wanted to thank you for repairing my beautiful door. You have done a very good job and It makes me smile every day !

Many thanks.

Farm House, Wales

New Design/ November 2016

Hi Andrew,

Very pleased with window, fantastic job and thinking of commissioning another stained glass image.

Mr L

Private Home, Sheffield

Painted Coat of Arms / March 2016

Andrew
They look fabulous.

David

Sacred Heart Church, Northampton
New design / December 2014

"Hi Andrew

I thought you might like to know that we've had really positive feedback on the windows. The Bishop saw them last week and thought they were lovely.

Kind regards

Carmel"

St Luke Centre, Manchester
New Chapel Stained Glass triple glazed windows / December, 2014

Dear Andrew.

Hope all is well with you. I have had several interesting conversations with people about the window all of whom love the design!!
All the staff are very pleased with the windows.

Many thanks

Gerard
Rev Dr Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne
Executive Director
St Luke's Centre
Danesfield
Whalley Road
Manchester
M16 8BT

Private Commission
Front doors and side lights / November, 2014

Dear Andrew and Team,

Linda and I are very pleased with the stained glass leaded windows you have designed ,manufactured and fitted to the porch at The Farm.

WELL DONE AND THANKS

If ever you need a third party reference feel free to get your prospective client to contact us….we will be pleased to show off your craftsmanship.

Best regards
Toni and Linda

Private property, Chorlton, Manchester
Encapsulation of old and new stained glass / November, 2014

Hi Andrew,

I'm not at home, but I gather from my wife that the stained glass looks amazing. Thanks!

Thanks, speak soon,

Chris

St James Church, Breightmet, Bolton
Restoration of stained glass following break in / November, 2014

Thanks Andrew.

Lovely job and two very polite and helpful young men

Best Wishes
Carol

Converted Barn, Warrington

New design / September, 2014

Hi Andrew,
You can certainly put her on the web site and say how very pleased I am with the excellent service and workmanship - she makes me smile every time I look at her!!
Thanks,
Sue

Private Home, Perth, Scotland
Bathroom Window : Encapsulation of stained glass / July, 2014

'After months of searching for someone who could repair my stained glass window I found Andrew and his amazing team.

I sent my very very shabby broken and dirty window down to him, which was really easy to do as Andrew arranged everything.

The team at stained leaded glass have obviously worked so hard repairing my window, it is perfect. I never thought it would looks so great but it does.

It is clean, repaired and looks amazing. And encased in a double glazed panel to preserve it for another 100 years.
Can not thanks you guys enough it really is a brilliant job.

Massive thank you to all craftsmen at stained leaded glass, your a credit to your profession.

Many thanks
Kathleen Brooks (one happy smiling customer)'

Sacred Heart School, Islington, London
New stained glass window for Hall / July, 2014

"Not only does our new stained glass window look amazing but it shows our schools vision, values, ethos and aims in a colourful and meaningful way. As well as very much enjoying the work they did with Andrew our Year 2 pupils are rightly proud of their fantastic efforts".

John Lane - Headteacher

St Luke's School, Heywood
New stained glass for main Reception / July, 2014

"Our stained glass project fired our pupils' imaginations and created a real excitement about the new centre piece for our school. The project was expertly delivered with the feedback from all the staff being extremely positive. Andrew and his team took the children's ideas and interpreted them perfectly. It engaged all of our children in reflecting the school's central ethos and stands a lasting statement and commitment to what we stand for as a school."

Head Teacher Mr Bentham.

Fernhead Road Methodist Church, London
New Memorial Window for victim of 7/7 Bombing in London / June, 2014

Dear Andrew -

I opened this beautiful image yesterday and found myself with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes: it is so lovely.  The colours and design speak such joy, such peace - and such a lightness; to me, it really does have a sense of the delight that Shyanu was. I can't thank you enough.

I wasn't going to write to you before I had arranged for the family to see it, but I kept thinking about it yesterday and today and decided to let you know how happy it made me to see it, even though it isn't intended for me.

But for now, thank you again, and thank you for all the skill and thought and prayer you have put into this.

Yours sincerely -
Ruth

Dear Andrew -

Very sorry not to been in touch much sooner to thank you again for the window, and to thank you and Beth for coming to the service. I can't tell you how much it's all been appreciated.

As you may remember, the promised photographer did not materialise, but on Monday I had a call from Samantha Lewis at the paper apologising and asking to re-arrange.
I gave the paper your details in the hope they might use them or pass them to the press in Bolton, but I'm afraid there's no reference to you, regrettably. But I thought you'd like to see it. It's at the link below. It's also going into the Methodist Recorder, so I'll let you know about that in due course.

All good wishes -
Ruth

Click here to see the news article.

Two Fingers Brewery Ltd.
Etched Tankard/January 2013

St Patricks School, Salford
New Stained Glass Window for School Chapel / 2012

Dear Andrew,

Many thanks for providing your design for consideration. Firstly many thanks for capturing our vision so well – your design is very beautiful and interesting.

In particular we all loved the cross and beams coming from it and like the side image made in lines.

Many thanks

Barbara Rogers
Headteacher

Cheadle Hulme School
Stained Glass Restoration / January 2009

Transcript of letter:

Dear Andrew

I wanted to write on behalf of Cheadle Hulme School to say a huge thank you for your wonderful work on our stained glass windows.

From start to finish you and your team have been a joy to work with and the standard of craftmanship has been superb. The atrium area has been transformed by the installation of the Honours Boards and back lit stained glass windows. You have taken a precious piece of our heritage and given it new life and I know that everyone who walks through this area is going to be hugely impressed. The Dining Hall looks so much better for your repair work on the stained glass windows there too. Thank you.

It is also great to have a pictorial record of the restoration process for our archives and for sharing with the whole of our school community, which I am going to do through our website and school magazine in the coming weeks. Thank you for your thoughtfulness in doing this.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Classical Glass going forward and would be happy to talk to anyone who has contacted you with a view to having some work done.

Our sincere thanks again Andrew.

Kind regards
Tina

Tina Erskine
Development Director
Cheadle Hulme School
Tel: +44 (0)161 488 3338

St Mary's Presbytery, Manchester
New Stained Glass / February, 2009

Letter reads:

Dear Mr Seddon,

I would like to express my gratitude to you for the designing and making of a new stained glass window for the holy chapel in St Mary's.

The window vividly and beautifully depicts the history of the parish and has been greatly admired. Congratulations on your craftsmanship.

Your Sincerely,

Rev R. Livsey

Private Home
New Stained Glass / December, 2008

Private Home, Isle Of Man
New Stained Glass / August, 2008

From Carol Kinrade (email address supplied), Isle of Man
To Andrew Seddon, Classical Glass
22-08-2008

Thanks so much Andrew for all of your hard work, it looks perfect,
cannot waite to see it. I will take some pictures of it in situ to show you.
You are welcome to use it as a referance for any one on the Island.
You should seriously consider advertising over here.
I will forward your details onto my friend and I am sure she will be in touch.
Thanks again and have a lovely holiday.
Best wishes Carol

From Carol Kinrade, (email address supplied) Isle of Man
To Andrew Seddon, Classical Glass
28-08-2008

Picked up the window today ....... Oh My God Andrew it is AMAZING !!!!!
John has put it in and it looks FANTASTIC! thank you, thank you ,thank you.
Please let me have the bill.
Thanks again Carol

Private Home, Manchester
New Stained Glass in Door / July, 2008

From : Michael Brady, Manchester
To : Andrew Seddon, Classical Glass
20-07-2008

Hello Andrew,

Frances came home yesterday evening and was so pleased with the very
beautiful stained glass window in the front door. I would like to say once again,
thank you for this lovely addition to our house.

Regards, Michael Brady.

Private Home, Yorkshire
Stained Glass Repair / June, 2008

From: Phil Taylor (email address supplied), Yorkshire
Sent: 13 June 2008 09:17
To: Classical Glass
Subject: RE: Leaded and stained glass repair enquiry.

Andrew

Thank you for the work done at my mothers house.

Feedback from my mum was that the guys doing the work were very pleasant,
polite and respectful; apologetic for being 15 minutes late, and did a very good job.

Most refreshing in this day and age!

So, many thanks, and pass on these regards to the guys.

Kind Regards

Phil Taylor