Specialist cleaning
Chandelier cleaning in London for delicate crystal, glass and metalwork
Cleaning a chandelier is more than dust removal. It is a careful sequence of access, protection, hand cleaning and inspection that restores crystal-clear brilliance without disturbing the fitting.
The cleaning brief
Clarity without losing character.
We clean chandeliers on site for homes, hotels, restaurants, venues, heritage rooms and commercial spaces. Before handling the fitting, we assess its construction, condition, materials, height and the safest way to reach every visible part.
We follow the centuries-old tradition of chandelier care and service, with a modern respect for the room, the access equipment and the finish. The work is paced around the fitting rather than an accelerated room turnaround.
The working sequence
From protected room to settled finish.
- 01
Assess the fitting
We identify the materials, construction, condition, access height and any loose, damaged or particularly vulnerable elements before cleaning begins.
- 02
Protect the room
Floors, furniture and surrounding finishes are protected. We agree the working area and the practical arrangements for the property before setting up.
- 03
Create safe access
For high or complex fittings, PASMA qualified specialists can assemble and erect scaffold towers so every section can be reached steadily.
- 04
Clean by hand
Crystal, glass and metalwork are handled with methods appropriate to their finish. We clean visible surfaces carefully and note anything that requires repair rather than applying force.
- 05
Inspect and restore order
We check the result in the room’s own light, replace agreed elements if appropriate, remove protection and leave aftercare guidance for the material and setting.
Material knowledge
A surface is part of the history.
Crystal and fine glass are cleaned with attention to edges, drops, prisms and the small surfaces that create the fitting’s sparkle.
Hand-blown and Murano glass are treated as individual pieces, with care around shape, colour, joins and delicate projections.
Antique metalwork is cleaned with restraint. Patina, old finishes and condition are considered before any polishing is suggested.
Brass, chrome, nickel and gold finishes each respond differently, so the method follows the finish rather than a generic cleaning routine.
The room is part of the chandelier.
An unsuitable cleaning process can create marks, loosen components or miss the areas that matter most when the lights are on. We protect the room, use safe access and establish what should be cleaned, what should be preserved and what should be referred for repair.
Questions, answered
Before the visit.
How often should a chandelier be professionally cleaned?
The right interval depends on the material, height, room use, cooking or fireplace residue, and how much dust the fitting collects. We can suggest a practical schedule after seeing the chandelier and space.
Can you clean a chandelier on site?
Yes, on-site cleaning is often the most practical approach. We plan access and protection around the room, and explain any element that needs separate attention before work begins.
How long does chandelier cleaning take?
The duration depends on the size, number of pieces, height, access and condition. A detailed quotation gives a more useful estimate than a standard hourly promise.
Can you clean antique metalwork and Murano glass?
Yes. We handle antique metalwork, Murano glass, hand-blown glass, crystal, brass, chrome, nickel and gold with material-specific care and restraint.
What does chandelier cleaning cost?
Pricing reflects the fitting, access, protection, materials, condition and time needed to reach the whole chandelier. Send photographs and location details for a considered quotation.
A considered next step
Discuss the room and fitting.
Please tell us where the chandelier is, what it is made from, and what work is required. We will clarify access and protection requirements and prepare a clear quotation.
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Condition study
Before & after
The difference is in the detail: glass that has been cleaned by hand, component by component, and glass that has not.
Before cleaning
Dulled, dusted glass, with the ribbing obscured.
After cleaning
Clarity and reflection restored.