Restoring / using reclaimed glass

[FusionChefGeoff]

Our 1930s semi has a potentially wonderful doorway with a 3 panel glass above, a glass pained door and then 2 further panes left and right.

The door and side panels are leaded glass in a diamond pattern and the 3 at the top are plain.

The door panel is incredibly loose so I'm thinking about restoring / replacing and would be interested in doing all of it but I don't know where to start.

Bespoke, stained glass replacement panels would be relatively easy but mega pricey so I'm looking at reclaimed panels.

Do they have to be an exact match in size? Or can a glazier (?) trim / cut to size??

The "glaziers" I found online all seem to be UVPC specialists and not sure that's what I need?

Help?!!!!

You need someone who specialises in stained glass, OP.

We have a similar issue - our stained glass is cracked and broken in areas. I've called around everyone I can find and no luck.

If you find any info, please let me know.

Perhaps visit architectural salvage yards around your area - take pictures of the door, try getting a bit of a chat with them, etc. Mostly theyre pretty passionate about old buildings etc and will give you an idea of what can be done.

We had our 1930s porch done years ago. Somebody recommended us an old-fashioned carpenter who did us a bespoke job. He sorted the glazing (coloured, pseudo-leaded, double glazed) for us through a contact of his. It wasn't that expensive.