GUARDSMEN FURNITURE PRO

I called and left a message for Ed to do a free estimate. After not hearing from him for a week, I was beginning to think he wasn't interested, but called again to find out that my original message had never been given to him. He apologized and we made a mutually convenient appointment for an estimate. He was very honest - telling me that I could purchase a new chest for what it would cost to refinish mine. However, I told him that it was sentimental as it was given to my in-laws as a wedding present. He quoted me a price of about $350 and said it would be about 2 weeks. I told him that was fine as there was no particular hurry. He said that was good as they were very busy. After a month, I called to find out the status of the chest and he said that he could deliver it the following week. It was delivered as promised, although I wasn't at home and my son accepted delivery. The finish was beautifully done in the color I had been promised although the price charged was a bit more than quoted. I also noticed that Ed had said he would replace the lock (for which we didn't have a key) and provide us with a new key. Maybe he forgot about it, but it still had the same non-working lock. I wasn't real concerned about it and thought maybe the cost of doing it had to be eliminated since the price was more than quoted anyway. All in all, I think Guardsmen does excellent work although they are busy (I guess that's a good sign) so you may have to wait a while to receive the finished product. I would definitely use them again for the excellent quality of their work, fairly reasonable price & honesty in dealing with me. I'd just be prepared to wait longer next time!

The painter tried to remove the paint, but actually ended up doing additional damage to the dresser. Ed got the paint out, put more stain in and then a finish and you can't even tell it was damaged.