JEB Furniture Renovation

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He jacked up the price because he said theis was further away from his shop than he normally works (even though the address was listed in his workzone according to his Angie's List advertisement. After having waited months before hearing of this additional cost, I agreed, to just to get the job done, but then he was never available to pick up the work. Left the project unfinished for another 8 months and then I had it done locally from someone else. The chairs are now recovered to my satisfaction, but no thanks to this merchant.

The project was delivered today and I am more than pleased with the results.

James Brennand picked up a Black Lacquer dining table and 3 chairs to repair and touch up paint. The table is Asian design with shell Geisha Girls. I paid him 400.00 at the time of pick-up, which was April 2013. I was to pay him the balance owed of 400.00 in 3-4 months upon completion. I have e-mailed him and called several times. I still have no furniture??? Dec 12/2014 I am adding an update to my review as I recently received the furniture back. It did take over a year to get it, but the work was Excellent. I did think he might have offered a slight discount considering time it took him, but he did not. Overall James did an outstanding job on repairs and refinishing. I understand that Black Laquer is hard to match.

Last phone conversation he said he was booked and would look into doing my furniture in February. He also said he'd have to charge me more for coming to SW Fort Worth as it was a long drive from his shop.

I was hoping they could get this done before Christmas, but they unfortunately could not. He's very nice, and they did a great job.

Cane back section on the cane back dining room chair was replaced and stained to match the other chairs.The stain was slightly darker, but not really noticeable unless you were really looking for it. Very happy to have my chair repaired.

I spoke to the owner several times after I purchased the deal. I was told to send pictures and he then told me how much fabric to purchase. I called him a few weeks before Christmas and told him I had the material and he said he would pick it up on December 23rd. He called that day to say he had some problems and would call me after the first of the year. I have tried to contact him several times and have left messages with no response. I haven't spoke to him in over a month So I would just like a refund. Thanks

We had an ottoman repaired. It cost a little more than I thought it would be but they did a good job.

He didn't do any work, but he handled the situation fine. He gave me the reason why he couldn’t complete his contract.

An estimate was provided based on photographs of the work in question. Upon inspection of the furniture the estimate changed. I cancelled the work because nothing other than an estimate was provided and he did not stand behind his first estimate. I paid $99 for $200 worth of work and the funds have been extracted from my account. I have received nothing other than an estimate.

Mr. Brennand came by my home to provide me with an estimate to have some furniture work done but when he told me what it would cost to repaint a dresser top, I told him it wasn't worth it for me to do since the dresser cost me around $275-300.00 either years ago when I purchased it and for that amount I could replace it with a brand new one. It appeared Mr. Brennand might thought I was trying to negotiate the price cause he came down from $250.00 to $200.00 or even $175.00 if I brought the dresser by his shop myself. I explained to Mr. Brennand once again the price he quoted wasn't worth it for me to at least have "him" to the work. I originally came across Mr. Brennand's company through an Angie's List "Big Deal" offer he had posted for $200.00 worth of repair work for $99.00. I told Mr. Brennand I had no problem waiting to see if he had another special going and purchase it instead of waiting like I did since I'm VERY leery when a contractor advertises specials for what they feel their services are worh which of course is very subjective, I would rather get an estimate first and take me chances on the special expiring than to get stuck with something I may or may not use. But what prompted me to write this review and give Mr. Brennand an "F" was the fact he asked me for $10.00 to pay for the gas it took to come by to provide me when an estimate. This when nothing of the sort was discussed and had I known up front he didn't provide free estimates I would've never asked him to come by. I didn't have change but I wouldn't of given him $10.00 anyway, especially since this wasn't discussed in the beginning. Needless to say, after that, I wasn't interested in having Mr. Brennand look at my cedar chest and the only thing I wanted from that point was him out of my home, and suffice it to say I will NEVER consider using him again at any price!!! ***Update*** In response to the contractors reply, I would STEER CLEAR of any Angie's Lists offers this company may advertise. This guy in my opinion is not only unprofessional and a liar, but a flim-flam man as well. MEMBERS BEWARE!!!

Mr. Brennand did an excellent job matching the contour and stain of the top rail to the rest of the chair. My oak chair has been restored not only functionally but also beautifully.

I purchased a Big Deal for $500 of service for $250. He came and flawlessly repaired 4 places on the legs and skirt of my ornate oak pool table where it had been chewed by puppies. It is perfect. He had to crawl around on the floor to do it since the table is too heavy to move. I sent 4 antique chairs with him with a variety of rather severe problems for him to repair in his shop. I can't wait to see how wonderful they will look. He is quite booked and the work takes time so I expect the chairs in late January.

Mr. Brennand came to our home to view the furniture and give us an estimate. The repairs were done at his home where he has set up a workshop in his garage. We are well pleased with response time and with the completed work. Our bedpost and chair are good as new. Mr. Brennand kept us informed of the progress of the job via email that included photos. We will definitely call him for future repair and refinishing jobs.

The leg on one of my dining room chairs was completely broken off during my recent move from California to Dallas. James (the owner of JEB) responded promptly to my inquiry at Angie's List. He asked for photos (which I sent in a text message), gave an estimate, picked up the chair, gave a date for completion, and delivered the chair as promised. He even sent photos of the work in progress. It (and the leg) look WONDERFUL! One would never suspect that it had been completely broken off the chair. I couldn't have asked for better service. Responsive, professional, and very, very skilled. I will definitely use him again!!! air back to his shop where

I can not get any idea when my table will be returned. He that he is very busy. As it turns out--this is not a real business. He does work in his spare time which seems to be very limited. This fact was not disclosed when he accepted by deposit and took my table. He promised emails of progress for my approval. None have come.

He came and picked up an office desk that I've had for over 40 years that my mother had given to me. It's really not an expensive piece of furniture, but I've had it for a long time. He did an excellent job on it. They fixed the henge on it and tightened it up. He was very polite and on time. He did an excellent job and I'm glad I searched Angie's List to find him on here.

3/7/2011He came a couple of days after I called to our mutual agreement. He finished the project on agreed time. Before taking the headboard and rocker, he carefully understood what I wanted and let me know what could not be done, then offered alternative suggestions.

The furniture damage occurred during our move to Fort Worth. James picked up and delivered the furniture to our house. He performed the repairs in the time frame he initially stated. He was very pleasant to work with. There were some gaps in communication between him and the moving company in regards to who was paying the down payment and the final payment. I ended up paying and getting reimbursed rather than the moving company paying him directly. The cost may have been a little on the high side but we are very pleased with the end result and have asked him to do additional work on antique pieces.

Jim picked up rockers & did a very professional job. He emailed pictures as the process went along.

Jim was on time for all of the appointments. He had the appropriate transportation and packing materials. He delivered the items on schedule, and I have been extremely delighted with his work. There was no small talk- just the way I like it. The conversation sticks to the topic of the job. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable.

I am extremely pleased with the work that Jim did. Both the table and the buffet turned out beautiful. They are both very old and required a lot of experience and a creative mind to refinish and repair them. It was so comforting to have someone who knew so much about refinishing and repairing really nice furniture working on my treasured pieces. And here is the most amazing part of my story - One side of my buffet was locked and I didn't have a key. It was locked when I bought it years ago and for years I had been trying to find someone who could find a way to unlock it. Jim found a way and now that side of the buffet can be used !!!