New member and first post- les paul repair

[Welly workshop]

Hi team good to be here.
I'm Richard from Wellington, NZ.
I've started a guitar repair and build business here, due to the job situation, and it's going quite well.
I've been asked to repair a broken Epiphone Les Paul headstock (what a surprise )
Just wondered if I should expect to need to level the frets once I've fixed the break?
My gut says yes, as the shock will have moved at least the head end frets, but I was looking to lean into the group experience and wisdom.
I've not seen my patient yet, I'm thinking about what my repair estimate should include.
Thanks all

Richard

[kiwigeo]

Welcome to the forum Richard.

Ideally I wouldn't be supplying any written quote without first seeing the instrument. If that's not possible then provide a quote for the headstock repair without fret job and make it clear that some fretwork may be necessary upon you inspecting the instrument and provide a quote for extra cost of same.

[Welly workshop]

Thanks Martin,
Essentially the line I've taken. I've now seen the damage, it's quite a long split,so very fixable. I talked about the potential for fret work and it needs a new nut.
The owner is both relieved it can be fixed and happy to trust me.
Good result and grateful for the work.
Cheers
Richard

[kiwigeo]

Good to hear Richard.

[Mark McLean]

Hi Richard, and welcome. I am glad to hear that it is working out for you so far. Starting a new business venture is pretty demanding. Good luck with it.
Mark

[Taffy Evans]

Hi Richard, and welcome. As I am outside of any sizable town, a lot of my job requests come via email with a photo, sometimes many photos. Just the other day I had a request where the photo showed the area to be repaired, too easy. However, I told the customer that it could be misleading to estimate only on a photo. The reason is that I cannot see what other damage there may be, and what may have caused the failure in the first place. I always advise a bench check before I can give a closer estimation of the cost.
Good luck with your venture. Taff