Lamp Repair, Lighting, Interior Design and Decorating
About us
After 32 years of being open Jane is now semi-retired and operating by appointment only. Please call our number - 919-859-1923 - to leave a message and make an appointment.
We do answer our phone when we are at the building.
The Shade Tree is owned by a semi-retired couple who open their shop for limited hours of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hours are from Noon or 12:30 PM to 4 or 4:30 PM. Owners are very friendly and easy to work with, but call before going to their shop. It is also advisable to leave a voice mail message.
Description of Work: Switches on two lamps needed replacing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14
mary beth C.
12/2016
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
Great service
Description of Work: Lamps repaired and new shades
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sandy O.
02/2016
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Andrea F.
04/2015
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16
Barbara B.
10/2014
5.0
lamp repair, lighting
+ 0 more
This is an update of a previous review in which I gave the provider an and quot;Fand quot;. I had l left messages on VM, but received no response. I was frustrated b/c I was not able to walk into his shop to receive service, since he is semi-retired, there are no regular hours his shop is open, and service is by appointment. Also there was no person to talk to when I called only vm and no response to my messages. Finally, after several days, Bruce called me. He was polite and professional. He let me know the times when his shop would be open ( a few hours on various days) and to come in then or make an appointment. My work schedule makes it difficult to be able to keep an appt. so it is better for me to have a window of time to go at last minute when my schedule is free. So I as able to go to his shop when I had a short span of free time during the hours he mentioned that he would be open. I went to his shop on one of the days he mentioned he would be open for a few hours. He took care of my problem lamp right way. I offered to pay, but he said it was a simple repair and no charge for the turn keys or labor, just remember to come back to him again if I have any other problems. Although, I do not like the fact that service is provided by appointment, or if you happen to go at one of the times he happens to be open (only b/c it is difficult for me personally), I would recommend this provider. He was polite and professional. And, I felt that he honestly wanted to help me rather than charge me for simple repair even after I offered to pay. Based on this more recent experience, I would recommend this provider.
Description of Work: The provider replaced the broken turn key one of my favorite lamps with a new turn key. He also gave me a matching turn key for matching lamp(other half of the pair) that did not need repair, so that the turn keys matched. All of this at NO CHARGE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David C.
09/2014
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
I called and arranged an appointment to meet with the owners at the store. They repaired my lamps very quickly and at a very reasonable price. Excellent service, and the owners are friendly people. I'm happy to recommend them to any Angie's List subscribers !
Description of Work: Repaired/replaced switches in 2 lamps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
Ashley A.
08/2014
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I took in two of my handdown (grandmother's) midcentury brass tripod lamps for a complete rewiring. The lamps worked when I received them, but, for safety reasons I did not want to use them as is given the 60+ wiring. | |The Shade Tree completely rewired both, as well as replaced the bulb housing on both, even adding thumbswitches to the wiring for convenience. I noticed they also placed new felt on the bottom of the bases on both lamps(not something Id asked, but very nice of them to do seeing how that would have been yet another thing Id have to do myself). | |Very pleased. The lamps work great and Im so happy to finally have them functional in my house. I would definitely recommend Bruce and the Shade Tree to anyone looking to have lamp repair done in the Raleigh area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Barbara A W H.
06/2014
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: This couple is the epitome of quality, service and value in a day of mediocrity. What a pleasure to have them available!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Geraldine V.
10/2013
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
did it while we waited.....approx.15 mins....total cost included parts, labor and tax.....
Description of Work: fixed two lamps that needed new sockets....
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
Margaretta Y.
10/2013
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
Need to make an appointment for service, since the shop is only open part-time, but it is well worth it. Friendly, expert, punctual service. Left feeling like I had three brand new lamps. Had expected to have to leave at least one lamp at the store for repair, but everything was accomplished while I was there--didn't have to wait on anything (while one lamp was being repaired in the back, we were scoping out new shades and finials for the others).
Description of Work: Repaired 3 lamps (one had been knocked onto floor and out of alignment by an acrobatic feline; all three were older lamps and needed connections improved); got 3 new lampshades and new finials.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
CRYSTAL S.
08/2012
5.0
lamp repair
+ -1 more
We had purchased 2 birdhouses made from the wood of an old 1800's farmhouse. They actually made two lamps for us out of the birdhouses. They were great! Our styles have changed since, but I can't get rid of them because they're so cute.
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Service Categories
Lamp Repair,
Lighting,
Interior Design and Decorating
FAQ
The Shade Tree is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
The Shade Tree accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Shade Tree offers free project estimates.
No, The Shade Tree does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Shade Tree does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Shade Tree does not offer emergency services.
No, The Shade Tree does not offer warranties.
The Shade Tree offers the following services: Lamp retailers & repair shops.