Furniture Repair Services

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02/07/25, 14:04

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Arrival & assessment – examine frames, joints, veneers and hardware; photograph defects for the quote.
Structural stabilisation – re‑glue dowels, tighten bolts, fit corner blocks or add hidden screws to stop wobble.
Hardware replacement – install new hinges, runners, cam locks or handles; adjust alignment for smooth action.
Surface repair – fill dents, sand scratches, apply matching wax, stain or French polish; replace chipped veneer sections.
Upholstery touch‑ups (if specified) – re‑tack loose fabric, replace seat‑base webbing or foam.
Final QA & clean‑up – level check, drawer/shelf test, polish surfaces, vacuum sawdust, issue care notes and warranty.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	40	90	1‑ to 2‑hr minimum covers inspection and first fixes
Labour per hour	30	50	Self‑employed carpenter vs. small repair firm
Materials (glue, fillers, hinges, veneer)	15	120	Specialist wax sticks, dowels, replacement hardware
Disposal	0	30	Old hardware or minor off‑cuts taken away
Extras (French polish, re‑veneer, upholstery)	40	250	High‑gloss finishes or bespoke upholstery fabrics
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	120	500	E.g. stabilise two chairs + refinish a small table top

Single chair tighten & wax: 30 – 45 minutes.
Dining‑set touch‑up (4 – 6 chairs + table): 2 – 3 hours.
Complex repair (veneer patch or full drawer rebuild): 3 – 5 hours, sometimes split over two visits for finish curing.
Extra time for drying glue, multi‑coat French polish, or sourcing rare hardware.

Will joints be reinforced with dowels or screws in addition to glue?
Are colour‑matched fillers, waxes or stains included, and can you supply a sample on scrap first?
Do you use solvent‑based polishes—how will fumes be managed indoors?
Is upholstery work (if needed) covered or subcontracted, and what fire regs do replacement foams meet?
What warranty covers repaired joints and finishes?
Can you show proof of public‑liability insurance for work on valuable antiques?
Is disposal of old hardware or broken parts included in the price?

Clear space & good lighting: move furniture 1 m clear of walls; provide a bright work area.
Keep matching stain or wax tins: helps the specialist blend repairs seamlessly.
Humidity & temperature: maintain 15–22 °C for glue and finish curing.
Ventilation: open windows if solvent finishes are used; advise occupants with asthma.
Agree finish level: structural only vs. cosmetic refinishing—write it into the quote.
Dry‑time plan: allow repaired pieces to stand undisturbed for 4–24 h depending on adhesives and polishes.
Get a written, itemised quote covering call‑out, labour, materials, disposal and VAT so your bill stays within the £120 – £500 range above.