I'm so glad I found Mr. Kwong! I'm currently sitting on my couch that he restuffed, and it's like…read morenew. Bought a Room & Board couch about four years ago and it started sagging really badly about 2 years in. This year, it started causing a ton of back pain. It was either buy a new couch or get this one restuffed. I chose the latter because: 1. It's cheaper. 2. The frame and fabric are still in great shape. Mr. Kwong does really high-quality work, and at a fair price. He knew instantly what the issue with my old cushions was, what to restuff my couch cushions with, and got the job done in a week. Super nice guy and enjoyed chatting with him. He knows his furniture, highly recommend him!

Returns only one call. Wasn't polite.. seems too old to run a business . His ad said he was…read morelocated near Bay hill in San Bruno. I'm near it. I said that's great your local. He wouldn't say when asked . Then he replied it doesn't matter. So you don't know where they are working out. Maybe was good in the past but presently. Very bad.. you get what you pay for... If they can't act or talk right then end it before you regret it. Ain't nothing wong with kwong. So move along.....

April Vargas played an essential role in creating the decor of the Mill Rose Inn. Not only did she…read morereupholster almost every piece of furniture at the Inn, she helped Eve pick out wallpaper, carpeting and window coverings for every room. April created many of the window and bed fashions herself. http://www.millroseinn.com Terry Baldwin, Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay, CA

April recently re-upholstered a chair for us. Her workmanship is excellent. She met her deadline,…read morecharged a fair price, and is a pleasure to work with. Highest recommendation!

Berkeley Mills created a table for us about 15 years ago and it was looking like it had seen a few…read moretoo many dinner parties. We also got a new puppy who had scratched it (as puppies do). We tried to redo it ourselves, but we made it worse. So we decided to turn to experts and brought the table into John at Ciarlo Brothers. These guys are fantastic, the table that they returned looked better than the Berkeley Mills original (and that says a lot as they were a pretty great shop). True artists at refinishing!

Unlike the yelp heading, these people do not do repair or restoration of old furniture. They only…read moredo refinishing.

Jamie responded quickly to an inquiry about refurbishing a table with thoughtful and detailed…read morerecommendations.

Fantastic workmanship at reasonable prices. I brought in two unusual pieces and Jamie did a…read morefantastic job on both. One item - a Hammond B-3 organ cabinet, was a wreck from years of on the road touring around the world. Jamie restored it to pristine condition. He repaired smashed moldings and fixed numerous gouges, scratches and dents. The other item was a speaker cabinet. Although it was in better shape, it was 40 years old and was showing signs of wear and tear. Jamie did a beautiful job with both. I recommend him and his shop wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.

I have a Ralph Lauren vintage sofa with a ripped arm, they come and stitches it back! I am super…read morethrilled because I have been looking for 5 years to get someone to do Mobil repair! The price is reasonable and it's absolutely perfect for my situation! I highly recommend this service and for any valuable fabric furnitures! Love it! Most stores just tell you to redo the entire sofa but mine is a vintage fabric! ! I think these stores just want to warn my money and absolutely have no knowlege of preserve vintage fabric furnitures! Plus the fabric is no longer available , it would have e cost me an arm and a leg to redo it! The appointment is a long wait but worth it! The communication is excellent !!! Keep up the good work! I appreciate the fact that the store is able stitches back( a lot art)! Thank you!

They had really good communication and let me know when they were coming a few days in advance and…read morethen that day also. They called me to give me an estimate for the cost of the repair and then did the repair. It worked well afterwards. The electronics in the recliner needed to be soldered because the line had been pinched. Great experience all around.

Arley from Furniture & Repairs did a fantastic job. You can tell right away that he really knows…read morehis craft. He took the time to explain what needed to be done and clearly takes a lot of pride in the quality of his work. On top of that, he's just a very personable guy and easy to work with. It's refreshing to meet someone who still approaches their work like a true craftsman instead of just rushing through the job. The repair turned out great, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. I'd absolutely recommend Arley to anyone who needs furniture repaired or restored. It's getting harder to find people who care this much about doing things the right way.

Awesome service in a timely manner with a great attention to detail. The service tech communicated…read moreon updates by text regarding the arrival time and was able to accurately and speedily assess the problem. Within the hour, we had a recliner that felt as good as new. Thanks for the hard work!

Mark is an amazing craftsman. He restored several antique pieces for me, including a secretary…read moredesk, glass cabinet, rocking chair and side table. The pieces came back gorgeous and on schedule! Highly recommend.

I called to ask about an estimate for my project, and the man who answered the phone was extremely…read morerude. He repeatedly interrupted me and made inappropriate, condescending remarks about how I should speak. It was a very strange and unpleasant experience. I could not imagine dealing with him any further, so I decided not to move forward. He also charges $60 for an estimate

RUN! I'd give Bay Area Restoration zero starts if I could. To repair damages during a move the…read moremover's insurance company sent Val. During the intial visit he talked a good game, although it was difficult to be around him due to an overpowering cigarette stench. Then he came back with a co-worker to do repairs onsite. He did properly re-align molding on one piece that was displaced by the movers, but to repair scratches and gouges on other surfaces he indiscriminately sprayed tinted laquer that bonded to and damaged the otherwise pristine original surface. I was subsequently told by another refinisher that it would cost more than $2,000 to undo the damage that Val had done to the surface. On a different piece he reglued a spire that had broken off leaving a very visible crack line, but he considered the job finished by whipping out the spray lacquer again, this time leaving a huge overspray landing on the wall I had just painted the week before. He was messy and unprofessional. Maybe he was a different person when he earned the earlier reviews that sing his praises. Maybe he's lost his skills over the years. Regardless of the reason for the mess he made on my job, RUN!!!

We were lucky to stumble across Val when I was looking for someone to modify a coffee table I was…read morethinking of buying. Not only did Val give me an honest opinion of the table and it's (lack of) suitability for modification, but he helped me design and create a better option. He's honest, trustworthy, and a great craftsman. We love our coffee table!