The Wood Wizzard

(88 reviews)

Our sofa looks brand-new! It's seven years old and we thought that we were going to need to replace…read morebut they did such wonderful work with the cushions that it's given it new life at a very reasonable cost. And, quite comfortable. Highly recommend their work!

This is a wonderful company, They replaced the interior of a leather cushion in three hours and…read morereturned it to us as if brand new. Other vendors gave us an estimate of two weeks. Javier was a true professional and a delight to work with on this project. I heartily recommend JP and would use them anytime.

Covers Unlimited

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Really can't say enough about how talented these people are. Swivel chairs I thought beyond repair…read morelook and function better than new and the solid brass trim on them looks as if never broken. Like a dream,,,, Accommodating too. Ordered a chair slip cover. Received, perfect fit, correct fabric. In my mind it would go to the floor but I never said that. Cover stopped at the top of the legs because they're good looking legs. Susan graciously had the few inches added AND didn't charge me more. If she cursed me after the door closed I deserved it!!. Susan I'll be back whether you want me or not! Biggest fan ever!!

I'm glad that I found Covers Unlimited to reupholster my Leather recliner. It's my first piece of…read morefurniture I bought for myself back in 1986 and a Cat did a good job of scratching it up. Susan was fantastic with everything we needed to get the job done. It was quick, they did an EXCELLENT job and it looks terrific! Price was very reasonable and worth every $. There were other places much closer to us, but I'm glad we went with them. Definitely recommend Covers Unlimited

Louis Custom Upholstery

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Truly the best! Such beautiful craftsmanship and care put into every piece. Louis has reupholstered…read morea chair, made dining cushion and repaired the mechanism on a roman shade after the manufacturer ghosted me. I just dropped off a few more items for Louis to work his magic on. Their location on Clark now has so many fabric options. You will not be disspaointed!

Great experience and quality work! Our dog decided to enjoy the arms of matching wing chairs, and I…read morewas undecided what to do. We've had the chairs for 10 years, but the are good quality (Room & Board) and lightly used. I initially planned on having arm covers made, and was still able to get the fabric from R&B. However after looking at them, Louis said he could simply replace one panel on each chair. It costs a bit more than the arm covers, but so glad I went this route. They look brand new again. And the picked them up and delivered them! Highly recommend!

LV Upholstery

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Len explained every possibility about the dynamics of my upholstery request, which was padding and…read morecovering a full length support board to go under cushions on an older sofa. He completed this job in a short amount of time, at a very reasonable price and delivered it to me. The result was beyond my expectations, the work of a true craftsman and honest man. I would wholeheartedly recommend Len/LV Upholstery to anyone and would not think of going anywhere else for future projects. Thank you, Len.

Everything went great -quote was good and delivery time was…read moreExcellent - and the covers were perfect!! We love LV Upolstery !

Mike & Sons Upholstery

4.1

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My puppy chewed the corner of a couch cushion. It is an older piece in good overall condition, but…read moreI didn't have any spare fabric for the repair. I need not have been concerned as the repair was PERFECT. I could not have been more satisfied with the workmanship, the price or the service. I will use them again (hopefully not related to pet causation) and recommend them to anyone. Who says small isn't mighty?! I'm especially pleased to support a small community-based family-owned business.

They did an awesome job. The prices were reasonable and the workmanship was superb. I would use…read morethem again.

Montoya's Upholstery Shop

(9 reviews)

Outstanding work performed on short notice at very reasonable cost. We brought our own material…read moreand Montalvo supplied the cushioning products

We had Montoya rebuild and reupholster a sofa and a loveseat. The work is excellent, they are…read morecommunicative with customers, and they made it easy for us. All great things, and I highly recommend them for their craftsmanship and professionalism.

Chicago Upholstery & Drapery Co

(51 reviews)

I couldn't be happier with the finished product - a faux Roman shade with an overhang - that was…read moresewn and installed with great artistry. It makes me smile every time I look at it these days since it was installed. What a great addition to my home and I'm very thankful to DALE and his team.

These guys take a lot of pride in their work and were great to work with on different projects over…read morethe years. We did custom outdoor pillows and cushions twice and they came out perfect and they lasted for many years. We had them stuff our leather sectional and it looked brand new and was very comfortable and still going strong after many years. We highly recommend!!

Time Treasures

(66 reviews)

We inherited a Victorian armchair and loveseat that were falling apart at the seams. The wood was…read morein terrible shape, and had an unattractive dark finish. Donna was extremely kind and helpful throughout the process. She gave practical advice, and spent a long time looking through upholstery samples with us. We decided to completely strip the wood to reveal the natural wood grain, re-glued, and reupholstered both pieces. All the work was done in approx two weeks, and all correspondence was answered promptly. We are over the moon with the results. The colors are stunning, and great care was taken to line up the complex pattern of the upholstery with the tufting. Excellent service and excellent results. We will be back with future products. Highly recommend.

My husband's grandparents passed away some time ago, and we were given their old cedar chest. After…read morecross-country travel, many decades of use, and some botched attempts to spruce it up, it was in terrible shape. Today, the refinished/repaired chest came back to us and it looks like it's brand new! I could not be happier with the results. Quick turnaround, too, and convenient pick up/drop off service! Thank you so much to the team!

Ancor Professional Upholstery

(1 review)

Ancor Professional Upholstery is the real deal-- excellent service and quality! I had some…read morefurniture (vinyl) which was wearing out after 7-8 years. I could have added it to the garbage dump and bought something new but I'm glad I chose to get it reupholstered instead. It does cost more in the short term. But in the long term this was a smart investment. Using high quality materials (commercial grade), Ancor gave me many more years out my furniture. It's now beautiful and very comfortable. I couldn't be happier. They managed the pickup and delivery. No hassle and extremely professional. Efrain Padilla was superb!

American Carpet Distributors

(572 reviews)

Highly recommend- everything was seamless. Larry and his son came out to my house - brought a…read moreperfect assortment of samples so I could choose what work look best in my home. We just love how it turned out, but beyond that everyone we worked with was just so kind! :)

If you are in need of carpeting, look no further. I had a small job to replace carpet on stairs…read more I contacted Larry, his son Kyle came to measure and discuss pricing with samples. Pedro came and removed and measured again, installed and cleaned up throughly. I highly recommend this family run business.

Scientific Home Services

(156 reviews)

I went with Scientific Home Services a second time in 2021 after replacing my kitchen and bedroom…read morewindows-and their quality, craftsmanship is top notch. I would recommend this place to any family or friend if they are replacing windows. They may be pricier but you pay for the great service and professionalism and good quality windows. When I got my large picture window replaced, the team made sure to put covers on their shoes, left no mess, cleaned up and got rid of the old window. I am now 5 years in and the windows are in just as good of shape since when I purchased.

Easy to work with, communicative, competitively priced. The guys were pros during installation as…read morethey had to work quick due to Mother Nature. I was worried about a mess given that it was a bit wet outside but they treated our space with care and hardly left a trace!

Chicago Tile Services

(72 reviews)

Super knowledgable, responsive, and easy to work with!…read more He knew the exact name of the type of tile that needed replacement in my bathroom and was fair and reasonable.

Having renovated five homes, we have extensive experience working with contractors. Radek is…read morehands-down the best we have ever hired. Over the last year, he completed projects in four different rooms for us. Every single time, his pricing was fair, his punctuality was perfect, and he kept the workspace spotless. Most importantly, his craftsmanship is flawless. If you are searching for a tile contractor in the Chicago area, look no further. Hire him immediately.

Urban Environments

(22 reviews)

Fourteen years later, my curtains continue to be beautiful and durable! Recently, a minor fix was…read morerequired. Kim's installer came and fixed it right away. Thank you, Kim! (Photo from summer)

This review is for our experience with Kim @ UE. She was amazing flat out. She was prompt, willing…read moreto work - take calls - texts at non working time hours as she gets it done! We have a new construction home so we needed drapery suggestions. So she came 2 days later, took measurement and made amazing suggestions. While we opted not to utilize her services and order drapes, that is the only reason she gets one less star because I can't speak on the finished project/products. Kim was amazing and I wish her the best! She has an amazing eye and brings suggestions to to the table! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Speedy Gonzalez

4.8

(208 reviews)

We had an amazing experience with Speedy Gonzalez for our bathroom remodel! From start to finish,…read morethe team was professional, punctual, and incredibly detail-oriented. They took the time to listen to what we wanted and offered helpful suggestions that really elevated the final design. The quality of the work is outstanding -- the tile installation is flawless, the drywall and flooring look perfect, and everything was completed on schedule. They kept the workspace clean each day and communicated clearly throughout the entire process, which gave us total peace of mind. Our bathroom looks absolutely beautiful and feels like a brand-new space. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Speedy Gonzalez to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling work. We will definitely be using them again for future projects!

Speedy Gonzalez replaced broken drywall and painted. They did an excellent job - you couldn't even…read moretell there was ever repairs done. Very fair pricing, Frank actually reduced my price slightly when the scope of work turned out to be slightly less involved than he originally thought it would be. ****** this is the only way to give Frank six stars.

Jee Fashion Alterations

(124 reviews)

We had such an amazing experience here! Not only is this a beautiful evening gown shop with a…read morestunning selection of dresses, but the tailoring services are truly exceptional. Eva tailored my daughter's flower girl dress beautifully!

Eva did an absolutely fantastic job altering all of my pageant wear. I gave her over 5 items to…read morealter including work with detailed beading that she had to hand remove and re sew. She nailed it everything fit beautifully and I'm set for my competition coming up. She is also such a sweet person and I look forward to seeing her every time I come in for a fitting. 10/10!

Prestige Auto Interiors & Convertible Tops

(33 reviews)

I got a full tint ceramic film on a SUV. Give them 3-4 hrs. When I got it back, the results were…read moreastonishing. Now, I have less sun coming in and more privacy. Ismael and his team are professionals and they will take care of your vehicle. The price was very reasonable and it's worth it. They're located next to Aldi. Make sure you turn left at that road closest to Aldi to enter. They do have a waiting area if you have a short wait.

Ismael and his team were great. Have a 2012 Honda Ridgeline I love. Needed some leather repair and…read morenew headliner. Pro job and came in as quoted. Fair price,no excuses. Highly recommended!

312 Flooring

(221 reviews)

Peter, Jessie, and the team at 312 Flooring are fantastic! This is the second time we have used…read morethem for a carpet install and they are now our go to flooring experts for any future projects. Great service, professionalism, and quality!

We had an amazing experience with 312 Flooring and would highly recommend them to anyone! Peter…read moreand his team were absolutely fantastic to work with as well as being professional, friendly, responsive and the work was high quality. We will use them again next time for sure!

Easy Does It Furniture Repair Restoration & Carpentry

(165 reviews)

Highly recommend Marcus and his team. After moving cross-country, my teak media cart was damaged…read more It's such a unique piece and sentimental and looking at similar carts and consoles made of the same quality were SO expensive. Got a very reasonable quote from Marcus and I appreciated that they offered pickup and delivery for an additional fee. It's back to brand new and I'm so glad I went the repair route with Marcus instead of buying something new at 10x the price and made of worse quality. Definitely recommend!

I had Marcus and his staff restore my six-drawer vintage dresser. It was ready for the dumpster,…read morebut they did a wonderful job restoring my vintage dresser and making all the drawers work again. I had them refinish it with a little bit of a darker stain and it came out fabulous. Very happy and I highly recommend them.

American Auto Upholstery

(10 reviews)

I had the front seat bottoms and center console lid replaced on my 2011 Toyota Highlander, and I'm…read moreSO HAPPY with the results! The work was outstanding. The new upholstery looks great, fits properly, and completely transformed the interior of the car. The center console lid replacement also came out perfectly. What impressed me most was the quality of the work and Sam's responsiveness. He was quick to reply to my messages and the pricing was fair for the amount of work involved. Don't let the small shop fool you--this is someone who clearly knows what he's doing. If you're looking for automotive upholstery or interior repair work, I would definitely recommend him.

Needed new seat covers for my 2012 E-350. Sam did a great job, finished job in time frame…read morepromised, great in responding re appointment or other inquires, was a fair price for the work performed. Very satisfied.

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David F.

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6 years ago

As my wife is now working at home permanently, we needed a desk for her - something a little more permanent that the dinning room table. We had a little area that we could use, but there wasn't enough room for a standard size desk. I found a nice standing desk that was adjustable in width (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BC7YWV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) but we needed a desktop for it. The Wood Wizzard did a great job in creating a custom sized desktop that was just perfect. At 44" x 32" it fit into our limiting space but was still large enough to be functional. As you can see from the pictures, the finish really brought out the beauty in the wood and matched the existing wood in the room perfectly. These guys really know their business. They were professional, easy to work with and the results were just what we wanted. If you're looking for custom woodwork or any kind of refinishing, this is the place. read more

Jennifer M.

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7 years ago

I had such a great experience going to The Wood Wizzard. I worked with both Francis and Barrett and they were extremely patient and professional. I had a wood framed scalloped mirror that I was looking to either paint or remove the frame all together and hang the mirror frameless. They both provided their expert opinions and were willing to explore all options including the frameless which would not net them any $$-and went further by talking to me about hanging options and even asked for photos of my bathroom to help decide from a design perspective. I decided to keep it out of the wood frame. Barrett then gave me the name of a local glass/mirror guy who could help me polish up the edges of the mirror. They would not take any money from me for their time and efforts. Great customer service which can be hard to find these days. I would definitely use them/recommend them! read more

Emily M.

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8 years ago

My 20 year old light colored wood kitchen table was such an eyesore I was embarrassed to have guests sit there. At first I searched online for a replacement. There was really nothing available in the size I needed. So I found the Wood Wizzard online (not far from where I live)and contacted Barrett via email. He responded very quickly to my emails with pricing and time frame information and even suggested that if I could deliver and pickup the table top I could save those costs. I did that since it fit nicely in the back of my car. The work was finished within the time frame promised. It looks wonderful and I am so happy with it! Thank you, Wood Wizzard for a job well done and being a pleasure to work with. Emily M. read more

Pam S.

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8 years ago

Picked up our dresser that we were having refinished and refurbished. OHMYGOSH!!! It is beautiful! Speechless. They brought out the beauty of this old piece in a way I didn't think was possible. My husband did not want to spend the money to have it done but I won out. When he saw it today, he, too, LOVED it, thought it was beautiful and was VERY happy we had it done. Appreciated being invited mid-way to see the dresser and talk about stains and sealants, etc., to help me understand the process better and make an informed decision. And let me not forget to mention how NICE all the guys are. They seem to really enjoy their job and working together. Thanks Wood Wizzard for helping me preserve a family hierloom. read more

Richard C.

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11 months ago

I can't recommend Wood Wizard Refinishing highly enough! They did an incredible job restoring the pedestals of my antique dining room table, bringing out the beauty of the wood while keeping its classic character intact. What really impressed me was their attention to detail-- they even polished the brass ends, which now shine like new. Affordable without sacrificing quality. Wood Wizard nailed it. If you're looking for someone who treats your furniture with the respect it deserves and delivers results that exceed expectations, this is the team to call. read more

Jodi A.

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6 years ago

We live in Highland Park and used The Wood Wizzard for a large job that included the refinishing and painting of our cherry wood kitchen and laundry room cabinets to white (and blue), refinishing an oak Amish table and chairs set, and refinishing a black curio side table to a distressed look whitish/beige wood. We cannot convey enough how happy we are with the results. Barrett and Tony were professional, communicative, meticulous and incredibly customer oriented. Price was competitive. I strongly recommend the Wood Wizzard! read more

scott m.

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1 year ago

Great people. Great work. My kids were using my wife's dresser from her childhood. It was priceless emotionally, but was rickety and falling apart with collapsing drawers and some water rings on top. The guys at the Wood Wizzard did a beautiful job rebuilding it restoring the surface to make it look exactly like it did in its original glory. Amazing value, and Barrett couldn't have been easier to work with. read more

Katherine S.

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1 year ago

I recently had the Wood Wizzard refinish and paint an old dresser, and it turned out fantastic! The price quote process was smooth and easy, and the cost was much more reasonable than the other company I got a quote from. I am thrilled with the way my dresser turned out. It now looks clean and modern. The workers took a lot of care with the pick-up and delivery too! I would absolutely use them again! read more

N S.

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7 years ago

We highly recommend the Wood Wizzards! They just refinished the wood and repadded and covered our dining room chairs. They did a beautiful job and were timely and efficient. We are repeat customers as they have fixed our dining room table and our piano on prior visits. Thank you Wood Wizzards for a great job! read more

Barbara S.

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8 years ago

I have a wood end table where the top surface was a pattern with 2 different wood veneers. Over time the finish was wearing and peeling. The crew at Wood Wizzard skillfully performed magic on the end table! It looks better now than when it was brand new! I highly recommend The Wood Wizzard. read more

Cheryl A.

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5 years ago

Was pleased with Wood Wizzard from my first call! They responded with a reasonable quote quickly, explained their process, and did a beautiful job! BTW: I'm in Morton Grove, not San Francisco! read more

Nancy S.

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5 years ago

Beyond thrilled with the work they did on my custom dining room table Highly recommend the Wood Wizzard team

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