We at Balloon Repairs of East Texas prefer to use the acronym BRET to welcome our customers and friends. BRET is a full service repair, maintenance, refurbishing and modification facility for hot air balloons and related, LTA products. We also specialize in the assistance of record attempts, special needs, and leading edge experimental design and development.

WHAT WE DO AT BRET

           Our repair personnel are all FAA certified 
repairmen, ready and able to handle all repair needs of
balloonists. An annual inspection can be completed in
one day (with previous arrangement). All repairmen at Balloon Repairs have attended factory schools on the
major brands of hot air balloons.
              Our facility carries a full FAA certification for repair and maintenance on all major brands of hot air balloons.
                We have a full time British Balloon and Airship Club inspector on staff, and can handle both Special Shapes and standard balloons of US and British registry.

When your ready to go beyond the everyday ballooning
Experience, and push your skills to the limit,
we can help make that happen

PERSONNEL

Guy Gauthier
 

Guy has been involved in the manufacture and repair of hot air balloons for almost all of his twenty-two year balloon involvement. Guy has owned three repair stations, worked as a
repairman for Mike Adams Balloon Loft in Georgia, and has been the General Manager of both Adams Balloon and Thunder and Colt. Guy has also been a part of the world record holder Bill Bussey team, and helped with Kevin Uliassi Round the World Attempts

Joe Paddie
 

Joe specializes in basket construction and repair. He is knowledgeable in servicing all brands of hot air balloon burners. Since the formation of BRET in 1995, Joe has attended factory schools each year, and has gained proficiency in sewing. Joe is highly capable in all aspect of balloon repair. Joe is not only our seamster and mechanical technician, he is a pilot. He earned his pivot pilot license on September 28, 2004. 

Lynn DeLeon
 

Lynn joined BRET in October of 1998. She brought a willingness  to learn, and a dedication to learn the job the right way. Lynn has also attended the necessary schools and safety seminars to make her a vital part of this team.
 

HERE AT BRET WE DON'T PATCH  BALLOONS

WE REPAIR THEM

 

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Whether it's a small or large repair, the staff at BRET can take care of your needs.

Balloon Repairs of East Texas
5103 W. Marshall Ave. * Longview, Texas 75604
Phone (903) 297-0003 * Fax (903) 295-0444
(CRS B5RR779J) * guyg@balloonrepair.com | BRET