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Ray's Restoration

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

About us

Private, self-employed, all work is professionally, & meticulously accomplished by owner.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Working as a furniture re-finisher and restorer, I focus on Furniture & Walls, Graining & Marbleizing, Burling & Gold Leafing, Moldings & doors, and on-site touch ups/repairs. I pride myself on my experience and passion for high-end wood work and only deliver the most distinctive craftsmanship.


Accepted payment methods

Check
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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.812 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

JANICE C.
05/2017
3.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Did not respond to do work.
Description of Work: Ray came to give me an estimate for furniture repair work. I was most impressed with him. Personable, knowledgeable, seemed to be fair price. When I called him to do the work, I never heard from him again. I think he went out of business or maybe something has happened. I hope not.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

William B.
05/2016
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Refinished a damaged solid teak dining room table. The work was amazing. The table looks like it did when we bought it 35 years ago.

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
$1,085.33

RALPH C.
04/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: ray did more work then he planned on (almost twice as much) and still kept very cl;ose to his estimate provided over the phone, Awesome!!! |The quality of his work was amazing. The furniture looked like new. He also gave me a few tips how to keep from damaging it again in the future.

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

VIJAY S.
03/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray was prompt and did an excellent job! We were happy with his services.
Description of Work: refinished 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
$700

Christine A.
08/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
The service was done with care and on time. I appreciated Ray's attention to detail with this special piece.
Description of Work: Ray was able to refinish and repair a 1906 Larkin desk which was a family heirloom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Fernando V.
01/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray fixed the chair on time, sent updates along the way. He also discovered an imbalance in the frame, which he fixed to prevent future damage. He was very accommodating in the drop-off/pick-up of the furniture. Overall, great experience, would/will use him again.
Description of Work: Repaired a broken leg of a mid-century chair.

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
$175

Response from Ray's Restoration
pleasure working with you.. thanks !! Call back any time . : )

Elke F.
10/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray responded immediately upon my contacting him. He was able to schedule a site visit within a few days. He gave several options for us to consider and he provided rough cost estimates. We scheduled an appointment for the work to begin the following week. He was able to complete most of the job in one day, with a few small finishing touches finished on a second day. Ray was knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him. In fact I did recommend him to a friend who needed an antique table restored. My friend tells me he did an excellent job on the table.
Description of Work: We have a 150 year old Brownstone that needed some gold lettering on the original outside glass door restored. Ray did an excellent job ... was able to match the original penmanship and coloring. The lettering looks terrific. He also painted the woodwork around the glass to complement the lettering.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$795

Response from Ray's Restoration
call any time ... thank you !!

Linda P.
09/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Ray! He was extremely communicative about what needed to be done to repair our front door. He even gave us three different cost options. We were prepared to go the most expensive route and Ray felt the least expensive option was the way to go. He is courteous, punctual and very fair....His work is impeccable. We now have what looks like a Brand New Front Door! He even fixed my and quot;stickyand quot; door hardware!
Description of Work: Ray totally refinished my Solid Mahogany Front Door. It was faded and had water damage.

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
$3,200

Response from Ray's Restoration
Pleasure working for you , call any time . thanks !!

Ruth I.
07/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray came to my house to see the table right after I called him. He was very friendly, and we had a long discussion about what to do with the table -- what kind of wood it was made of, whether to stain it, what kind of coating to use so that we could clean it easily, since we use it in the kitchen. He also told us how to clean it, what we could put on it and not put on it, etc. He ended up picking up the table and delivering it at the end (as well as helping me put the legs back on). He was very flexible about whether he would pick it up or whether I would bring it to his shop, and he was also easy to reach by phone, with minimal phone tag. Ray takes great pride in doing a good job -- part of the reason he delivered it was so that it wouldn't bump into anything after it was already looking so great. I went to the shop in the middle of the process to see it before the coating -- it was totally gorgeous even then! The shop is in a large airy loft in an old industrial building. The work was done in less than 2 weeks. The finished table is beautiful! The grain of the wood is striking, and Ray was right about not staining it. The finish is very smooth, and easy to wipe off. We are enjoying using it!
Description of Work: Ray took a beat-up but attractive table top from a 12-year-old Pier One table and refinished it. He stripped, sanded and coated it several times.

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
$325

Response from Ray's Restoration
call any time , thanks!!

Nissim M.
05/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray reattached a broken leg of a very delicate piece, now secured exceptionally well. Disassembled a breakfront, restored, assembled, and completed missing pieces with a beautiful finish. Beautifully repaired a secretary that was carelessly handled by movers (recreated broken corners, filled dents, and rejuvenated polish and hardware). Mr. Haddad’s meticulous approach to refurbishing cabinetry brings a renewed breath of life to each piece on which he works.
Description of Work: Restored an antique desk with a broken leg, refurbished an antique breakfront and a secretary.

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

Response from Ray's Restoration
Pleasure working with , call any time

Manuel V.
05/2014
5.0
furniture repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
Our door is made of heavy tique wood with Glass inlay and metal decor, our door was faded from the sun and leaking air and water was penetrating the door. I was recommended by a master carpenter to try Rays restoration before replacing my door and I'm happy I did. Ray ( owner) of Rays restoration was always on time and polite to speak to his knowledge of the different types of wood and paint that would blend with my home. Ray removed our door and set temporary door. Ray refinish our door to perfection he refinished the frame to perfection. When Ray rehung our door he set up the swing to flow evenly and correctly with out any gaps or banging. Our neighbors love our new door so much that they used our new entry way for there daughter sweet sixteen foto shoot. We are very happy with Rays work he also repaired a 1939 vanity for me and I was able to sell it and made a good profit on it. I give Rays restoration a big thumbs up on his work and grantee. When you call Rays Retoration you don't get Some guy answering the phone you get Ray professional personal service trust me if you want great work call Ray.
Description of Work: Repair and refinish entry door and frame

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
$2,500

Response from Ray's Restoration
thank you . call any time

Arthur B.
05/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Ray was very careful and took lots of time with each project. He visited our home before each part of the project was begun, and went over exactly what needed to be done and how he would do it. Except for the doors and floors, Ray took the items to his workshop in New Jersey. He sent me photos of the work in progress as it was being done.
Description of Work: Ray refurbished the front doors on our 108-year-old home, making them look like new. This include rebuilding the doors, using as much of the wood, glass, brass and iron as possible, restoring them to the way that I imagine they looked when first installed. My famile have been living in this landmark townhome in Brooklyn since 1940. In the year before that, Ray refurbished several pieces of furniture that have been in the family for more than a century, includeing a dining room table that had -for all intents and purposes- had become unusable.

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
$600

Response from Ray's Restoration
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure working for you. Call back anytime!

    Contact information

    908 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307


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    Service Categories

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

    FAQ

    Ray's Restoration is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
    Ray's Restoration accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    No, Ray's Restoration does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Ray's Restoration does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Ray's Restoration does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Ray's Restoration does not offer emergency services.
    No, Ray's Restoration does not offer warranties.
    Ray's Restoration offers the following services: Working as a furniture re-finisher and restorer, I focus on Furniture & Walls, Graining & Marbleizing, Burling & Gold Leafing, Moldings & doors, and on-site touch ups/repairs. I pride myself on my experience and passion for high-end wood work and only deliver the most distinctive craftsmanship.

    Contact information

    908 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307