Chair regluing
Loose joints taken apart where needed, cleaned and reglued. One dining chair; broken parts are quoted separately.
$85–$150 per chair
The repair ledger · November 2026
A repair that fits
the piece.
These are sample ranges for everyday wood furniture. Photos help us give a free first estimate; we confirm the scope and price after seeing the piece.
At the bench
Veneer repair
A small lifted or missing area, up to about 6 inches across. We discuss how closely a patch can blend.
$95–$240 per area
Scratch repair
Touch-up on a localized worn or scratched area. Deep marks or a different color may call for refinishing.
$75–$160 per area
Tabletop refinishing
Strip, prepare and refinish one wood top up to 72 inches long. Bases, leaves and larger tops are quoted separately.
$450–$850 per top
Ranges include labor and ordinary materials, before any applicable tax. No work or extra charge starts without your agreement.
Getting here
Pickup, or bring it by.
Pickup and return delivery within 15 miles of Maple Crossing cost $40 each way for up to two pieces with ground-floor access. Stairs, large pieces and extra stops get a separate quote.
Shop drop-off is by appointment, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. We agree on a time and share the shop directions when the work is accepted.
Photos first. No charge.
For a free photo estimate, show the whole piece, the damaged area and the underside or loose joint. Include rough dimensions and what you would like changed.
A photo estimate is a starting range. We check the piece in person before confirming the work.
From the last coat
Dry to the touch is only the beginning.
Allow 7 days before light use and 21 days before full use after the final coat for our usual tabletop finish. Other finishes or cool, damp conditions can take longer. Your handoff note gives the dates for your piece.
Until full cure, leave off tablecloths, placemats and heavy objects. Bench time is usually 5–10 business days for a tabletop, followed by its cure time; chair repairs usually take 7–10 business days.
December 2026 holiday-table schedule
Plan backward from dinner.
- November 9Photo estimate requests close for December 24 tables.
- November 13Accepted tabletops arrive at the shop.
- December 1Final coat target, leaving 21 days to cure.
- December 22–23Agreed pickup or return delivery.
Space is limited. The dates apply only after we confirm the piece and finish schedule in writing. Later requests are quoted for January; sending a request does not hold a holiday slot.
Before it comes to the shop
Will the repair disappear completely?
Not always. Grain, color and older finishes vary. We explain what a patch or touch-up is likely to look like before you decide.
Can I use the table as soon as it comes home?
Follow the dates on your handoff note. A dry surface may still be curing; our usual finish allows light use after 7 days and full use after 21 days from the final coat.
Keep a place for the old favorite.
A whole-piece photo and a close-up are a good beginning. The photo estimate is free.