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JCA Wood Refinishing

Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,

About us

Welcome to J.C.A Wood Refinishing, Chicago's trusted wood refinishing experts. With over 13 years of experience serving Chicago & near suburbs, our knowledgeable staff members are on call and ready to assist you with your wood refinishing needs.

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Wood Stripping, Staining & Refinishing.

Services we don't offer

Exterior Deck Refinishing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.830 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
3%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 30 reviews

Michelle S.
09/2020
5.0
woodworking, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Mr. Arreguin did an amazing job of refinishing a hardwood entrance door and also repairing a cracked door frame. The door is like new. I also appreciate the excellent customer service and communication with Vanessa at his office regarding appointment times. I'm considering JCA for other wood working projects in my home.
Description of Work: Repair of cracked door frame and refinish entrance door
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ken K.
06/2020
3.0
deck cleaning, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
They picked up a day late. Was told job would take 7 to 10 days. It took 20 days and colors are uneven. Would not recommend them.
Description of Work: Refinish bedroom furniture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,250

Bob V.
03/2020
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Spectacular! Exactly how we wanted it to look.
Description of Work: Small table refinish

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nick F.
11/2019
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Carlos did a great job refinishing our kitchen cabinets!
Description of Work: Refinished our kitchen cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marie M.
11/2019
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Excellent! Great work, great service. I highly recommend Carlos and would use this company again and also refer others to him.
Description of Work: dining room table refinishing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Christine W.
06/2019
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Initially, I had met with Carlos at the end of May to get an estimate, and then radio silence for well over a week. I gave them a not so good review. JCA reached out and apologized for the delay, I got the estimate and gave the go-ahead. Work was scheduled for today. Carlos was punctual and brought 2 additional workmen, so all the work was completed today. Took the expected precautions to protect flooring and carpets and clean up after. I have to say they did a beautiful job. The sunroom windows are particularly lovely given the many years since they were installed.
Description of Work: Refinish bay window sills and sun room casement windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Susan W.
05/2019
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Beautifully! Prompt. Considerate. Professional. Beautiful work!
Description of Work: refinish front door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Ed M.
03/2019
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
JCA did an amazing job of not only refinishing but rebuilding our kitchen cabinets. They made cheap 30 year old Merillat cabinets look modern and appealing. They were super accommodating of our remodeling schedule and even made extra trips to complete incremental parts of the project so that other trades could perform their part in the best order. They protected the job site and contained construction dust and paint spray incredibly well. The quality of the finish rivals that of brand new and it's really hard to tell the difference. I'm running out of superlatives with good reason and couldn't be happier with their work in all respects.
Description of Work: Complete kitchen cabinet refinishing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Donna D.
11/2018
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I was and still am blown away! They even were able to regain the wood grain in my wood where the wood has been missing ... unbelievable! Superb work ...Carlos the owner of the company did Magic.. they were very efficient they were punctual and knew exactly what they were doing him and his assistant. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs refinishing done in their home or on their furniture!a definite 10!!!! It was worth every penny..Carlos takes pride in his work. I wish I had a before picture but believe me it was really bad and this is just like a brand new door it's amazing.
Description of Work: I had damage on my window sill and balcony door that was done by a cat's claws where the wood was completely gouged out and scratched. just to let you know..i didn't punish the cat because they are meant to have claws and it wasn't done intentionally it was just being an animal... I'm an animal lover

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Tim H.
10/2018
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
We hired JCA to stain large picture and double hung window frames. They did an excellent job! Both stain and finish were rich in color and even in tone. Our frames were not simple, they had detail and multiple layers. Further, some frames had been left unstained for many years which made them yellow in color, others were newer and therefore not yellowed. The JCA team took into consideration the varying ages of the frames and matched them uniformly. They communicated timely. Showed up timely. Were respectful of protecting surrounding areas while staining; cleaned up after each day. Highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Window frame staining

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Brian L.
10/2018
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I was so pleased when I arrived home last evening to see the work that JCA Wood Refinishing completed refurbishing my front door. It looks even more marvelous this morning. My daughter, who was home while the work was being completed, said the technician took great care in his work. My wife and I were both very pleased. Thank you.
Description of Work: Refinishing the front door: a heavy oak door with beveled glass insert. I wanted the craftsman to match the previous color which was obvious at the protected corner. After 25 years it was in dire need. The job was done perfectly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Mary Z.
10/2018
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I am very happy with the work done by Carlos and his team. This was a job that was difficult because it required matching old wood window frames with new wood replacement windows. They turned out perfect! Plus, the house was spotless after they were finished. i will definitely be calling JCA Wood Refinishing again, and will refer friends as well.
Description of Work: Stripping and refinishing of old window sills and frames.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David Y.
04/2018
5.0
hardwood floor, interior painters
  + 0 more
Carlos and Vanessa are an amazing team! Hire no-one else.
Description of Work: Refinishing fine woodwork

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SANDRA R.
01/2018
5.0
furniture repair, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Carlos is very pleasant, very professional. He clearly takes well-deserved pride in his work. We initially contracted for the work on the 2 chairs. He arrived to pick up the chairs at the appointed time and returned them in just over a week. The chairs looked remarkable. Repairs on the one chair were virtually undetectable, even when closely examined. The chair that required refinishing was truly stunning. When I inquired as to whether he might be able/willing to repair damaged woodwork in the house, he readily agreed. He scheduled to come out the next day. Again the work he did was exceptional. We are so impressed with Carlos and his work that we have now contracted with him to make a large bookcase using our antique leaded glass windows. Without hesitation we highly recommend JCA Wood Refinishing.
Description of Work: Initial job: repair and blend in wood on one chair and strip and refinish wood on another chair ($256). Second job: rebuild corners (chewed off by dog) on 2 cabinets, repair deeply scratched wood (by dog) on a door plus 2 door jambs, and replace and blend a large chunk of wood missing from another door jamb ($220). Without additional charge he replaced a broken window pain in a French door and reattached the molding to a set of upper kitchen cabinets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$476

Gail M.
07/2017
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
They were truly professional in every way. Really nice people. The work was beautifully done and the pricing was reasonable. They picked up and delivered the furniture as well. And It only took 2-3 weeks turnaround time. Highly recommend !
Description of Work: 2 pieces of furniture were painted

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert M.
07/2017
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Everything went perfectly. This is a great company to do business with!
Description of Work: Table refinish/repaint

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Miranda M.
06/2017
1.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Someone from JCA came to look at the cabinets on a Saturday and said she would email an estimate on Monday. An estimate was never received, despite my calling and talking to the owner twice and sending an email. A waste of my time and extremely unprofessional.
Description of Work: We requested an estimate to have some of our kitchen cabinets refinished.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Rich W.
05/2017
5.0
furniture repair, interior painters
  + 0 more
We had several quotes and JCA was at the best price yet still had excellent quality. They know what they are doing. I would highly recommend them! We have received nothing but compliments on job they did. See attached pics
Description of Work: Refinishing of oak stair railings. Need them stained darker as thats what is in now.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniel G.
04/2017
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
JCA did a great job of refinishing our wood panels and matching them to the color we had chosen. They were on time and on budget -- process could not have gone smoother. Look forward to working with them again in the near future.
Description of Work: We requested proposals from several vendors for wood panel repairs in our condominium building's interior elevators. They were in desperate need for an upgrade, and JCA Wood Refinishing consulted us and advised us on several options and their suggested approach to the project. They were honest and led us away from more costly methods to what would be a suitable solution for our building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Lucia M.
03/2017
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
Replaced my front door but the size of the door is non standard (home over 100 years old). I found a wood door at an antique store but it needed to be fixed (some splitting in the wood and damage to the bottom), stripped, retained and finished. I searched several places and at one point received a quote for almost $700 to do the work. I ran across JCA through Angies List and thought they might not be interested in such a small job but thankfully I was wrong!! I texted an inquiry with pics of the door. I promptly received a quote. He even prepared some sample stains for me so I could choose my color but I was not entirely interested in any of his sample colors so I requested a customized color and he was more than willing to accommodate me. He completed the job within the timeframe promised and even delivered the door the my home for no additional charge. The color was PERFECT!! It is beautiful and he did an excellent job of repairing the door. He even filled all of the knob holes with wood. I have received many compliments on my door already. Good job at a reasonable price. I am very happy I hired JCA. I intend to replace my back door next year and will definitely hire them again if I need to have it refinished.
Description of Work: strip, fix and refinish a wood door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

HOYT H.
01/2017
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
Great! JCA took over the job after another contractor messed it up. They really saved the day! Very reasonably priced and responsive.
Description of Work: Refinish & stain a long curved stairway handrail. Miscellaneous touch-ups to hardwood flooring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Julius R.
11/2016
4.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
JCA did a wonderful job and they paid attention to the details.
Description of Work: I had repairs done to my wood floors and steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara W.
06/2016
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
I am usually very hard to please when it comes to service providers. Anyone who knows me can attest to that. But the entire experience was pleasant, from beginning to end. Everyone that has seen it has been blown away by the quality of the workmanship. I have raved about it to friends, and even people in line at the store, I've been so happy.
Description of Work: I have a full bedroom set from the 1960s or '70s. It was beautiful, good quality furniture but I wasn't satisfied with the color. I hired JCA Wood Refinishing to strip and repaint the whole set.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

dawn M.
04/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Loved working with JCA on refinishing my furniture. They were incredibly responsive communication wise, on time for picking up and delivering my furniture, and very cost-effective. Carlos and JCA did a great job on my dining room table and will be returning to them for all my wood working needs. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Stripped paint from my dining room table and then refinished and sealed the table.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Drew A.
01/2015
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking, interior painters
  + 1 more
Juan Carlos and his crew are the consummate professionals. They matched the existing stain color perfectly, repaired & restored damaged wood, and stained everything flawlessly--including some very intricate and difficult areas like crank-out windows, windows with tracks and hardware that were not to be stained, spindles and carved newel posts, and water-damaged on previously-stained woodwork. Everything came out gorgeous--furniture quality perfect. They were also very precise and careful in their masking, taping, covering, and removal & replacement of hardware to ensure that stain and lacquer were only applied where intended. In addition to doing beautiful work, they were also very courteous, punctual, careful, accommodating, and efficient. I heartily recommend them, and will definitely use them again for any future wood finishing projects.
Description of Work: Stained and finished wood windows, doors, trim, chair rails, and staircases for us as part of the renovation of our 100-year old Victorian home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
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Contact information

4315 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651

www.jcawoodrefinishing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Windows

FAQ

JCA Wood Refinishing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

JCA Wood Refinishing accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, JCA Wood Refinishing offers free project estimates.
No, JCA Wood Refinishing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JCA Wood Refinishing does not offer a senior discount.
No, JCA Wood Refinishing does not offer emergency services.
No, JCA Wood Refinishing does not offer warranties.
JCA Wood Refinishing offers the following services: Wood Stripping, Staining & Refinishing.
Exterior Deck Refinishing

Contact information

4315 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651

www.jcawoodrefinishing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM