Mr Burkett fixed my drum table to perfection. It was my grandmothers and it had great sentimental value. I am thrilled with Raymond Burketts work. His price was very fair in my opinion. He picked the table up and returned it. For those of you who do not know what a drum table is, the center of the table goes around. Mine was badly broken causing the top to be very tilted. I told Mr Burkett, if he could not fix the table to turn and just have the top be connected to the part that turns, I would have him do the job. He came over and looked at it and said he was pretty confident he could fix it. I also have my grandmother's secretary and one of the doors was too warped to close, he fixed that too and now it closes perfectly. read more

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Although not inexpensive, he does really fine restoration work and finishes projects quickly. He clearly knows how to do restoration of antiques. read more

I recommend him because he is very responsive and very nice to communicate with. He is going to be coming to see the pieces I want repaired. I did notice that his review are very positive. I look forward to meeting him. If he does the work I will edit my review. I am sure if he does it is will be done right based on many reviews I have read. read more

Trusted Raymond with a bed rail repair on an antique Eastlake bed. He did a great job getting the bed back to usable condition and reinforcing the piece so that it would not break again. Took one star off because coordinating pick-up was somewhat difficult; however, Raymond was highly responsive after our first pickup date fell through. The repair was performed quickly and professionally; Raymond clearly has a fantastic knowledge of antique pieces. read more

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Raymond was great! We gave our original Knoll Cesca chair for re-caning and Raymond did a terrific job. Not only does it look brand new, but also feels a lot sturdier. I think the chair will now last for years to come, so I think he provides great value in that regard. read more

did a great job repairing our dining room chair. Am taking a second chair to him now.

Repaired the legs on my sofa and chairs. Repair lasted about a week on the sofa and about 4 months on one of the chairs.

He worked steadily (and came to our house) and solved the problem. He was very good about explaining the problem and what he had to do to fix it. read more

We needed to have some old wooden kitchen chairs re-rushed, and so we looked for someone with this extraordinary skill set. Raymond did a lovely job, and the chairs look spectacular. He wasn't cheap, but the end product it was worth it. read more

Raymond Burkett - Furniture Repair Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

No one can even come remotely close to the level of skill, professionalism and dedication that Mr. Burkett brings to his work. I and my ex began taking furniture (desks, chairs, dressers, tables, etc.) to Raymond 30+ years ago, and we were consistently VERY satisfied, with RB's expertise, and w/ the quality and pricing, of his superb work. You won't go wrong by hiring this guy. He's really that good! TODD BLODGETT ToddBlodgett@hotmail.com read more

Raymond Burkett did an amazing job of restoring a 100 year-old vanity that I inherited from my grandmother. He checked in with me several times while working and was always very pleasant and accommodating. I cannot express how happy I was to see the final result. It means so much to me because it belonged to my grandmother. I would highly recommend Raymond Burkett for any furniture restoration project. read more

He did it again. Raymond restored a piece of furniture handed down in the family. It is fun to work with him because he gets excited about the wood and design and whatever his experience helps him discern about the pieces he touches. His care and knowledge do not come cheap. But if your piece is valuable or of great sentimental value, you can rest assured he will restore it and you will be happy with the results! read more

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Raymond did an excellent job restoring my sideboard! He's very skilled at his craft. Excellent communication. Highly recommend! read more

Raymond Burkett - Furniture Repair Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

Raymond was phenomenal.Raymond fixed the back of my couch which came apart in the top corner. Raymond fixed it seamlessly and was the utmost professional. Highly recommend! read more

Raymond Burkett - Furniture Repair Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

Raymond Burkett is a true craftsman. He repaired 3 of our mid century modern dining chairs which had become too wobbly to use. They were taken apart and beautifully repaired and now , almost as good as new. read more

We had a great experience. We had two pieces of furniture- one old rocking chair with a crack that had been in a basement for years, and one table that was stained from a rotting pumpkin sitting on it. Raymond took them both and made them look like new. We were a little nervous since both were family antiques but he was very knowledgeable about furniture and managed to fix them both where you can't even tell where previous damage was. read more

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Raymond did an amazing job on a bedroom furniture set that I had from my grandparents!! He knew exactly what needed to get done and took great care of my heirloom furniture. I will definitely continue to use him and highly recommend him. read more

We had a chair that was loose in two joints. My son was afraid to sit on it. We took it to Raymond. He was very responsive, charged fairly, and gave us excellent service. He took the chair apart and glued it back together properly. We are delighted with the results. Now, the chair doesn't wobble at all -- not even a little bit. It is tight and sturdy and should last for many more years. read more

I contacted Raymond after seeing reviews of his work online. I explained the work that I needed done to see if 1) he would even be interested (as it was an extremely heavy butcher block table) and 2) how much it would cost. Fast forward a couple of weeks later, I have the piece delivered and Raymond was able to see in person what a beast the project was going to be. Raymond communicated with me throughout the course of the project, regarding his progress, to include pics. I was ecstatic to see the final product...absolutely amazing! I highly recommend Raymond as he is the best! read more

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Raymond sent me his detailed thoughts on a table that sustained an extensive burn. He was kind and thorough. Would highly recommend!

Raymond was incredible to work with. I had a crack in an oak table and he worked with me to get it fixed. It was a challenging job and he was patient and creative in putting the table back together. He was quick to respond and shared photos of his work along the way. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help repairing furniture- he's the best at it! read more

I can't recommend Raymond enough. Honest, prompt, knowledgeable, and meticulous. We have an immense sideboard that we couldn't get to his shop for complete refinishing so Raymond offered touch-up service in our home. Very happy with the results. read more

One of the rails on my large wooden daybed from India randomly broke a few years after I bought it. I live in an apartment building with no parking, which makes it difficult to schedule work and carry furniture in and out. Mr. Burkett was the only furniture restorer I found in DC who was willing to pick up just the part that needed fixing without an in-home survey. He repaired it in a timely manner and for a reasonable price. The slats of the daybed no longer fit exactly on the repaired rail, but it is strong enough for me to be confident sitting on it and I'm sure he would have done an exact job if I had been able to let him come in and measure the whole piece of furniture himself. Thanks for saving my expensive daybed! read more

Raymond is super passionate about his work, and did a remarkable job on an antique table from my grandparents that meant a lot to me that was sadly water damaged and with multiple dings from moderate use. He managed to repair and refinish it to its 1950s shine. Was able to deliver the piece from and back to my place, and completed well within agreed timeline at a reasonable price point. Would 100% recommend without reservations!!! read more

Raymond is a meticulous woodworker who took great care of our damaged Baker's Furniture coffee table. He answers the phone, is honest about what repairs he'll do, and simply does outstanding work. While he specializes in antique repair, he will not disappoint with other repairs. His prices are very competitive - recommend dropping your piece(s) with him rather than have him pick up and/or deliver. read more

Raymond communicated promptly. He did great work restoring a family heirloom cedar chest damaged by poor handling by a disaster crew that came in after a building fire. Cost exactly as estimated. Work done very well and earlier than estimated. Great communication. Outstanding and thanks, Raymond!! read more

Highly recommended! Raymond knew exactly what was needed to repair a broken "wing" on our original Eames lounge chair, which is a critical structural fix in this chair's design. Very quick and clear communications; Raymond let us know exactly what to expect and beat his own timeframe to complete the repair. Very friendly & competent. I will definitely think of Raymond first if we need any more furniture repairs in the future! read more

Excellent work. I'm glad I found Mr. Burkett. If you need caning work done on any furniture this is the vendor you want to repair it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Raymond came to my apartment to complete a sofa repair the day after I first contacted him. I had a leather sofa with significant structural damage from being sat on while missing a support leg. The repair took about two hours and I am satisfied. I was comforted to hear that he had worked for the Smithsonian for a while doing restoration work. Overall, I was very happy because of the price, repair quality, speed, and the convenience of having the repair done in my home. read more

Raymond Burkett - Raymond repairing my leather Natuzzi sofa in my apartment. Significant repair and he completed in about 2 hours. - Furniture Repair Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

Raymond did some restoration work on my Grandmother's hope chest. The lid had been scratched by my dog years ago, plus some damage from several moves including a leg broken off. I am so pleased with the results of his repairs/restoration. The piece looks beautiful and he really brought the wood detail to life. The price was fair for the level of quality he provided. It was well worth making the trek from Arlington to his shop, it was worth every penny! read more

Raymond Burkett - Furniture Repair Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

Highly recommended! I've trusted Raymond with some 200- to 300-year-old antiques my grandparents left us, as well as with some more modern furniture, and he's always done an amazing job. His prices are very reasonable, too. He did (still does?) restoration work for the Smithsonian, so he's highly qualified to do sympathetic restorations. read more

We chatted by email and I am pleased to have found someone right in the neighborhood who can repair an extremely old desk that is more of a family heirloom than an antique. I look forward to actually following up with Mr Burkett later this summer. read more

Raymond fixed the wheels and braces for an old wardrobe in my family for decades. He salvaged the brace which had been thoroughly split/shattered, and which I thought was beyond fixing. Now the wardrobe stands and rolls as intended, and with the exception of some replacement casters, has all of its original parts. Very quick, quality work. read more

Raymond did a fantastic job repairing our mid-century coffee table. It's been in the family for decades and it showed. The legs, in particular, had been "repaired" by various family members over the years, resulting in mountains of glue & still uneven, loose legs. Raymond fixed all that & did a general polish of the table. It now looks fantastic & I no longer worry about it collapsing if one of the kids bumps into it in just the right way. Added bonus: Raymond completed the repair a week earlier than promised. read more

We took some very difficult-to-fix chairs to Raymond that we had bought off of Chairish. When we bought them they were very wobbly and in bad shape. Raymond did a BEAUTIFUL job repairing them. We are so happy with the work that he did and know that we will be returning to him for any other furniture needs we have in the future. read more

Great work repairing my couch and was available next day. Would contact again for future repairs.

We have an old footboard that has been repaired poorly a few times in its 100+ years of life. I thought it was beyond repair, but he was able to take out all the old repairs and rebuild it. It looks like new. He kept me updated on progress, and I found his prices very reasonable for the work that was done. We will bring other pieces to him in the future. read more

Simple shop run out of home it seems. He repaired a replica antique desk that was broken during a move. Reasonable price and delivered when promised. He was able to tell me some interesting details about its authenticity (thus now referred to as a replica) and he made a small alteration to the bracing to prevent the desk from collapsing in the future, without changing the look. I would use his services again. read more

Mr. Burkett did a great job on an heirloom music box table that needed restoration. The varnish was very dirty and cracked, plus the legs were a bit wobbly. He was able to determine that if the varnish were removed some of the paint details would also disappear, so he cleaned it and stabilized the legs and some interior wood pieces. It looks great, and was only a 10 day turnaround. read more

Sitting pretty. A dining room chair I've had since 1996 was broken in an overseas move back to the States. Mr. Burkett is an arborial orthopedic surgeon. Not only did he examine my chair in diagnosing the quality of the cherry wood, but he fixed and reinforced my chair so that it should have another 24 years of life, if not more. He was honest with his appraisal and performed his craftsmanship in a timely manner. His attention to customer service was such that he covered the chair with a cloth when he carried it to my car in the heavy rain. read more