The Derby and Royal Ascot
Morning dress for Epsom in June and Ascot soon after. Waistcoats, trousers and jackets are pinned and returned before the date.
Guildford · Home visits
Guildford alterations, from the commute to Derby Day.
Merrow, Burpham, Shalford, Godalming and Cranleigh — we come to you, fit on the body and return the work finished.
Alterations in Guildford
Guildford and the Surrey towns around it send a lot of suits up the line to Waterloo each morning. Summers bring the Derby at Epsom, Royal Ascot and weddings in Surrey’s country houses.
We alter everyday suits and formal dress at your address and return them pressed.
Fittings can be at home, at work or in a hotel. Express is not currently offered in Guildford; London fittings can be arranged if your office is there.
Areas we visit
Town CentreMerrow & BurphamShalfordGodalmingCranleighWoking
Surrey, England · postcode area GU. Not listed? Ask — we’ll confirm availability.
Occasions in and around Guildford
What the tailoring is for.
Surrey weddings
Country houses, barns and hotels across the Surrey Hills host weddings throughout the year.
Graduations
The University of Surrey graduates in Guildford. A suit for the ceremony is worth fitting a few weeks ahead.
Guide prices in Guildford
The same sterling across the UK, VAT included.
| Trouser hem, plain | from £28 |
| Waist in or out | from £34 |
| Jacket sleeves, plain cuff | from £55 |
| Jacket take-in, sides and back | from £75 |
| Shirt taper, sides | from £38 |
| Overcoat hem | from £85 |
| Dinner suit package | from £150 |
£30 visit fee, credited in full when work reaches £120; minimum order £60. Standard turnaround 7–10 working days.
Guildford questions
Can you alter morning dress for the Derby?
Yes — owned morning dress, and hire suits within the hire terms. Waistcoat take-in is from £40.
Do you cover the Surrey Hills villages?
Yes. Send your postcode and we confirm the window by email within one working day.
Is express turnaround available in Guildford?
Express is currently offered in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast. In Guildford, standard turnaround of 7–10 working days applies; tell us any date in the request and we confirm what is possible before collecting.
How much do alterations cost in Guildford?
The same guide prices apply across the UK: trouser hems from £28, jacket sleeves from £55, shirts from £32. £30 visit fee, credited in full when work reaches £120; minimum order £60. All prices include VAT.
How do I book a visit in Guildford?
Send a request with your postcode, the garments and a preferred day and window. We reply by email within one working day to confirm a visit window. Nothing is booked or charged until then.
We reply to every request by email within one working day. Or email hello@cavendishatelier.com.
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