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The Lamp Doctor

Lamp Repair, Antiques

About us

The Lamp Doctor has been in business since 1950 when Butch Austin's uncles, Richard and Alvin Wall, started making lamps from old salvaged lamp parts. In 1978 they set up shop in the Old Red Barn antique building on Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greer, South Carolina. Uncle Richard kept the business going even after Lowe's bought the property and caused him to have to relocate to a garage behind his home. In February 2004, Butch took over as the new Lamp Doctor,continuing the family business by offering quality workmanship at reasonable prices.

Business highlights

74 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lamp repairs. Polishing. Wiring. Cleaning. Replacing parts. Soldering. Welding. Electrifying. Glass parts painted.

Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
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0%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

ROBERT B.
02/2020
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
Called to make an appointment. Was informed that Mr. Austin is now retired and The Lamp Doctor is closed.
Description of Work: Replace socket
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Bob B.
05/2017
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job in a timely manor. I didn't think the part needed to fix it was still available but they found it. VERY PLEASED!!!
Description of Work: Repaired an expensive lamp with just the right part.

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
$35

Carol C.
04/2017
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
No Charge for the time spent. I was very pleased and impressed that he did not want to charge me for his time spent! I will do back!
Description of Work: I had a lamp that worked sporadically. The Lamp Doctor spent several minutes testing it, explaining to me what could be wrong, and in the end found nothing. No Charge!

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

Bruce L.
01/2016
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
I have used them a couple of times. It went fine.
Description of Work: I used The Lamp Doctor for lamp repair. They rewired old antique lamps.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bruce L.
01/2016
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
Fine. If I have to I will use them again.
Description of Work: They rewired two old antique lamps for me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda R.
11/2015
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
Trey did an excellent job in a timely fashion. Will use him again when the need arises.
Description of Work: A faulty bulb socket was replaced.

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
$30

Susan D.
07/2015
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
I was so happy to find someone who repairs lamps! I was highly satisfied with my experience. When I dropped off the lamp, he told me the approximate date it would be ready and the cost. When I picked it up I was happy with the workmanship and cost. I definitely will use The Lamp Doctor again for future lamp repairs.
Description of Work: My cat had knocked my Tiffany-style lamp off a table. Fortunately the shade was not broken, but the post that the shade rests on broke off and needed to be welded back together. The Lamp Doctor repaired this for me.

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
$47

John B.
07/2013
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
FYI: This business has closed due to owner illness. (Called them 7-31-13)
Description of Work: No longer in business.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Mark C.
12/2012
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
It was a great experience. He helped me come up with ideas about how the lights would best hang, most importantly listening to each of the things I wanted in the end product. I was very impressed with the quality and the job he did in general.
Description of Work: The Lamp Doctor created three lights for me from some things I had made. He installed chains and wiring so I could hang them from the ceiling. He was very creative and offered a number of ideas during the process.

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
$250

Martin R.
06/2012
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
The owner was very efficient and repaired the lamp on the spot. No waiting. We had an entertaining conversation. I will go to him for all of my future repair needs. He is very knowledgeable, and his store is well stocked with needed parts.
Description of Work: Repair two lamps - one is a three way table lamp, and the other is a lamp tree.

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
$15

Terence M.
11/2011
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
If you can plug it in and it is supposed to light up Butch can fix it. He poured through catalogs and contacted manufacturers and distributors in an effort to find replacement parts. When he could not he modified other parts to fir my lamps. He is very friendly and professional and most reasonably priced. A real find
Description of Work: Ground glass light shades to fit two floor lamps. Modified the lamps to hold the shades Modified a transformer to fit a "dead " Tizio lamp.

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
$125

Debra M.
01/2011
5.0
lamp repair
  + -1 more
I searched locally for a company to repair my lamp. I called a local lamp store and they recommended The Lamp Doctor. His business is in a building right outside his home. He fixed it right while I waited. The cost was very inexpensive. I told him I would recommend him to anyone! He took over a family business. He had a nice little set-up for his business. I was also looking for a hurricane chimney lamp. He had several of these for sale, along with other items.
Description of Work: He fixed a plug that had shorted out on the switch of my lamp.

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
$5

    Contact information

    200 Beechwood Dr, Greer, SC 29651

    www.lampdoctorofsc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Lamp Repair,
    Antiques

    FAQ

    The Lamp Doctor is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    No, The Lamp Doctor does not offer free project estimates.
    No, The Lamp Doctor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Lamp Doctor does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Lamp Doctor does not offer emergency services.
    No, The Lamp Doctor does not offer warranties.
    The Lamp Doctor offers the following services: Lamp repairs. Polishing. Wiring. Cleaning. Replacing parts. Soldering. Welding. Electrifying. Glass parts painted.

    Contact information

    200 Beechwood Dr, Greer, SC 29651

    www.lampdoctorofsc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM