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Martin Dare Engraving is a well-established engraving business based near Dorchester, Dorset, with over 35 years of experience in the industry. The company began as a high street engraving shop where Martin learned the trade before setting up his own workshop. Martin specializes in engraving metal, laminate, and glass using state-of-the-art gravograph machines and sandblasting techniques.
Our services include engraving your existing trophies and awards, supplying new signs and awards, and engraving glass for various occasions. We offer a wide range of products through our online shop, including awards, trophies, signs, glass, and personalized gifts. If you're local, we welcome you to bring your own trophies and awards for engraving. However, please note that we do not engrave jewelry or photographs, and we cannot accommodate walk-in engraving requests.
Engraving Services
At Martin Dare Engraving, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality engraving services for various needs. We offer engraving for:
1. Trophies and Awards: We can engrave your existing trophies or supply and engrave new ones. Our range of awards and trophies includes brass, laminate, glass, and crystal items.
2. Glass and Gifts: We can personalize glassware, such as glasses, bowls, and decanters, for special occasions. We also offer engraved house signs, slate house signs, and personalized pet products.
3. Signs and Plaques: We create custom brass and laminate signs, boat signs, and funeral plates. Our high-quality engraving makes these signs ideal for business or personal use.
We aim to provide excellent customer service and high-quality products, ensuring that each engraving meets your exact specifications.
Online Shop
Our online shop offers a wide range of products that can be personalized with our professional engraving services. We accept payments via credit card through Stripe, bank transfer, or cheque. However, we cannot accept credit card payments over the phone.
Please note that orders can take up to 10 days to complete due to personalization requirements; however, we strive to finish orders as soon as possible when we aren't busy. Delivery options vary depending on the product, and we provide an estimated delivery time during the checkout process. We offer regular and express delivery options, but express delivery is for delivery only and does not include weekend delivery.
If you reside near Dorchester, Dorset, you can arrange to collect your order by contacting us in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to assist our customers in making informed purchases. To view the FAQ, click on the "Frequently Asked Questions" link in the navigation menu.
Overview of Customer Reviews
Exceptional Service and Quality
The reviews consistently praise the exceptional service provided by Martin, with customers commending his ability to meet last-minute requests and his friendly demeanor. The quality of the glassware is also highly praised, with customers describing the items as "good, solid" and "beautifully presented".
Punctuality and Communication
Another aspect of the service that customers have highlighted as exceptional is the punctuality and communication. Customers have praised Martin for keeping them informed throughout the process, ensuring that the delivery times are met, and that the items are well-packaged.
Recommendations
All customers have expressed their satisfaction with the service and quality, with many stating that they will return as customers in the future. Some have even gone so far as to highly recommend Martin's services to others.

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