Very easy to deal with does a great job. The only problem now is he has been "discovered" and contractors and the rich use his services for their projects so there will be a wait. But the wait will be worth it. I have been going to Herk for over 20 years he always comes through no problems. read more

Don't go there! The manager is unresponsive and unstable. Terrible service. I had such a bad experience the last time I went there. I'll never go back. read more

Reasonably priced, high quality work, easy to talk to, and pretty fast turnaround. These guys stripped an old aluminum awning for us. Upon inspection, Mike (owner?) said "I can do a better job on this. Can I have it another week?" The end result was perfect. It was refreshing to work with someone who takes pride in his work, and strives to do the best job he can. I'll definitely be back for other stuff as we remodel our house. read more

When I would get bored in church, I would start looking at the advertisements in the weekly brochure. There was always one that caught my eye that said, "STRIPPER herk." Yes, I probably should go to the house of God more often if this is the only thing that catches my attention at church. I never knew what this business did until recently I decided to refinish my dining room table. I cold called a few places and happened to call "Greg's Cabinet & Furniture Refinishing" (this review for Greg's will be on its own). Greg gave me a refinishing 101 course. You need to strip the furniture first prior to actually refinishing it. I am sure this is obvious to most folks, but some reason it took me a second to figure out. Conveniently Stripper Herk, a place that strips the furniture was the shop that strips for "Greg's Refinishing" and is literally located right next to them. I then call Mike (owner) from Stripper Herk and described my table. He could finish my sentences because he knew exactly what kind of table I had. I knew at that moment, it was meant to be! He was able to give me an estimate over the phone and describe the process in a manner I could understand. I had to go on Saturday because their hours are limited in the weekdays (like 9-4 pm). As I am walking on Main St. with my table, the other shop owners ask me, "Are you looking for the Stripper?" I am respond, "In fact the Stripper is expecting me." When I met Mike- he was very knowledgable and knew so much more about my table than I ever did. He was like the guy in woodshop that made woodshop a cool class to take. You must remember the bad ass who would have wood chips in his hair and wore cargo shorts before they were even considered fashionable. This man loves his furniture, the grain of the wood and the condition of it. All things I never cared about since most of my other furniture is pressed wood that I assembled (aka Ikea). He made me feel confident that he knew what he was doing and would take care of my table that I grew up with. Mike ended up actually saying that he will do it less for me than the estimate since the table wasn't as bad condition as I described it. He was honest with me as to what to expect in the change in color and how much he could improve it. I recently went to look at my stripped table. As I was looking for my table, I was admiring this other beautiful table. I was then told that was actually my table! I was floored at how nicely it was cleaned up. Once I approved the table they moved it over to Greg's part of the shop to refinish it-easy and convenient! I am waiting for Greg to refinish it-but once he does, I will add a review. NOTE: Don't let the pricey stores of Main St. fool you about this place. I think they are very reasonable and definitely do high quality work. I would definitely go back here if I wanted to get work done on my other furniture. read more

I had a great experience with Stripper Herk. I've got a great Heywood Wakefield dresser from the mid fifties with a large mirror that had a terrible original color. I started stripping and working on it myself. Pretty soon after I realized that I was going to ruin a great piece with my inexperience, I'd called the folks at Stripper Herk and visited the shop. Luis picked up my dresser and took it on down to the shop making it hassle free for me. A week later, they'd finished stripping it down and I talked to Greg from Greg's Refinishing next door about color and finish. I'm pretty darn happy with the costs. I was happily surprised with the quotes I received from them and the final costs were right on target. I expect I'll be calling them again when I find a matching set to go with the dresser! read more

Used them several years ago to strip my 60 + year old kitchen cabinets. They did a fantastic job!! I would use them again.!

I had to write and rave above the excellent job that Mike did stripping my 20 year old Thomasville bedroom set. It was pretty scuffed up and damaged after so many years of use and abuse, and Mike wasn't sure it would survive the stripping process. But it turned out great!! Much better than I even imagined was possible thanks to Stripper Herk. Next I will stain it and have essentially a brand new beautiful bedroom set to put in my guest room. Wish I had done this sooner rather than buying a entire new set of furniture. I will definitely be back when I have another DIY project. read more

A few years ago I went to Herk's for the cabinet doors in my kitchen. They were old and covered with multiple layers of paint. I thought maybe the wood grain of the doors might be nice. Called up Herk's, who said they'd strip one door for free. They gave me an estimate on the other doors based on the sizes I gave them over the phone. A couple other furniture stores, in less fashionable neighborhoods, wanted about 50% more per door. Herk's did a fine job, even stripped the hardware that I'd taken off the cabinets without charge. Love these guys! Their work did take a little while, maybe a couple weeks, but it didn't seem out of the ordinary. read more

Pricey because they are the only game in town doing this. They aren't good with returning phone calls.

Mike is honest, reliable , and a wonderful craftsman. I give him the highest ratings. Use him, you won't be disappointed! Carol--Marina Del Rey read more

The BEST place in all of Los Angeles County to get your furniture stripped. Do Not Even THINK of going anywhere else!!!! Jon Perachiotti Los Angeles read more

I don't know why Yelp is reporting Stripper Herk as closed. They are most certainly open, and Mike is the man! They do a great job and have been there forever. Go see Mike and you won't be disappointed. read more

Best place ever! I'm taking yet another item to them this morning. They do a great job and reasonable prices. Local and affable. I would recommend 100%. No piece is really too far gone for them! read more

There is nothing so deeply satisfying as having your ancient door with 6,000 layers of crappy paint come back to you baby smooth bare wood and looking brand new. Herk is amazing. I have had many of my 1941 doors and all my cabinets stripped down to bare wood at Herk's, as well as some metal grates. The prices seem very reasonable to me. I LOVE this place. read more