Tim has refinished numerous items for me. They include speakers, dining room table legs, a hope chest, and an ice box. In every instance, his work was meticulous and thorough. I totally recommend Tim for any job you may have. He does exceptional work! read more

I took some drawers to a very nice antique bedroom set in to be repaired, and they came back looking like new. They needed delicate trim replaced and Woodmasters did an amazing job! You couldn't even tell they had been repaired. read more

We have an Amish kitchen table that had years of scratches and linseed oil build up. It needed some special TLC. Tim did an amazing job with it. It looks like the table I bought years ago. If you are looking for some care for your wood furniture take it to Tim¡ read more

We had a kitchen table, 8 chairs and an 80 year old desk that Tim refinished. They came back better than new and the magic he did with the koa wood desk was incredible. We almost discarded it but it was our great grandmother's desk and had great sentimental value. Now it has great esthetic value as well. We really appreciate Tim! read more

Wow, Tim at Woodmasters Workshop is a miracle man!! Believe it or not, my 2.5 year old tore one of our kitchen cabinet doors in half. He's going to grow up to be the incredible hulk or something. The previous owners installed the cabinets back in 2016. We soon found out that they had discontinued the cabinet line and finding a match for the door was like finding a needle in a haystack. Having the door fixed was our only hope. I called all over San Diego trying to find a wood craftsman who could do it. I received many responses saying "too busy" or "I MAY be able to fix it. I'll have to take a look at it." I also received a handful of no responses at all. Tim was the only person who got back to me immediately with a definite "YES" that he could fix it. And, WOW... he not only followed through on his promise, but he did it in record time and at a GREAT price. He even repainted the door so that it matched my other cabinets. When I picked it up I couldn't even tell which door had been broken (see photos). If I could give Woodmasters Workshop more than 5 Stars, I would!! A true craftsman. A kind person. Great staff. Everyone I talked to was very nice. Quick turnaround time. Reliable. A magician. I am going to send this guy gifts for every holiday. I am so grateful he was able to fix our cabinet. Now we don't have to live with a hole in our kitchen anymore. Tim is truly a wonderful human being!! More people in the world like this, please. THANK YOU!!! read more

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Expert workmanship. Timely and affordable. Takes excellent care of your possession. Fully Recommend for your next wood job.

We recently came into possession of a mid-century teak dining room table. Tables made by this Danish manufacturer, in their original condition, are truly beautiful. However, the condition of this table was far from that. The tabletop had many deep scratches, water rings, very spotty finish, large scuffmarks and large areas where liquid had spilled and soaked in to the wood. One of the feet of the solid teak base was split in two and the internal hardware on the opposing legs was torn out of the wood. I'm capable of minor furniture repair, but this was way beyond my abilities. Thus, began our search for someone to repair and refinish the table. I went on-line and searched "furniture refinishing/restoration" in the north county coastal region. In very short order I found Woodmasters Workshop in Leucadia. After reading the effusive Yelp reviews I brought in the "bones" to see if the table was salvageable. I met Tim and he was beyond confident that he could repair and refinish the table. The project estimate wasn't inexpensive, however it was substantially less than purchasing a table of similar quality. We initially told Tim to stain the table more of a dark brown. Tim felt that going with the natural color of teak would be far more appealing. Respecting his expertise, we opted for his recommendation. Several weeks went by and Tim called to let us know that the table was finished. When he delivered the table we were thrilled with the transformation. It would be an apt description to say that he brought the table "back from the dead". Essentially, the table looks brand new. In retrospect, we are very happy that we went with Tim's guidance regarding the natural teak finish. Unfortunately, I didn't take any "before" photos of the tabletop. However, I did take some photos of the initial condition of a portion of the base which was reflective of the condition of the tabletop. As well, I took an "after" photo of the entire table. They are both included below. Tim's craftsmanship, honesty, integrity, communication and exceedingly good nature will bring us back to him again for other projects. We can't recommend him highly enough. read more

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Tim does seriously AMAZING work. My parents house burned down last month. My mom's furniture was saved but in rough shape. It was sentimental and all she had left so very important. It was even actually burned in some spots. My husband and I brought it to Tim and he literally made it look better than I have ever seen it. It is SO beautiful! He is truly amazing at what he does. I don't think anyone would have done the restoration as beautiful as he did. My mom is beyond happy. read more

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I never met Tim and we never even spoke. We just texted to get our dining table and six chairs refinished in a dark walnut from the current cherry that was really aging. The set was perfect for us and chairs so comfortable we wanted to keep it and not just get a new one He said 7-10 working days and he was exactly on time. Picked them up and delIvered them back. Absolutely gorgeous. It's not inexpensive but it's high quality and he's definitely a master craftsman. read more

I found Tim on Yelp and once I finally found him, boy were we thrilled. He repaired our antique tonsu cabinet that we have had for years and years and made it function and work beautifully again. This man is a perfect Gem! Thank you Tim!!!! read more

Wonderful craftsmanship with integrity - I would sincerely recommend Tim for his honest assessments and his expertise. Whenever I need something done in the future, I will be calling Woodmasters Workshop. A+ read more

Tim refinished our oak kitchen table and our mahogany entry double doors. In both cases, he did a fantastic job. He was able to match the color perfectly in the kitchen table, and brought out the grains and natural color in the doors. Tim is a true craftsman - very skilled, with excellent attention to detail and quality of his work. We are having him refinish some chairs as well. If you need furniture refinished, Woodmasters Workshop is the very best in the business. read more

We hired Tim Hickson from Woodmasters Workshop and his crew to refinish our kitchen cabinets and I must say they did an outstanding job. The cabinets are 20 years old and they look brand new. Tim and Woodmasters are very dependable, agreeable and polite and extremely professional. If you need a job well done you can count on Tim and his crew. Bravo!!! read more

We were debating about painting or staining our cherry cabinets. I got several quotes and Tim was very knowledgeable and offered to do some samples for us so we could see what our cabinets would like before we made the big decision. We opted to have him refinish them and keep them in their natural cherry state. The cabinets were 15 years old and they came out beautiful and very rich looking. I'm so happy we stayed with the natural beauty of the wood. Tim and his crew did an outstanding job. They were professional and worked quickly to get the job done. I recommend you give Woodmasters a try you won't be disappointed! read more

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Need a miracle? Call Tim. We sent our battered but loved dining table to Tim. While we hoped for the best, we expected a bandaid fix that might give us another 3 years. What we received, today, was a table as beautiful as the day it was purchased. The color and finish perfectly match the chairs. We are THRILLED. On top of his craftsmanship, Tim was lovely at each step one the process. We highly recommend Tim for his talent to anyone who wants to make something old look beautiful again! read more

One of our custom kitchen doors was severely damaged with deep gouges across a large area of contours. We thought it was beyond repair since the damage spanned two colors and several contours! Within a few days, Tim had worked magic on the door and from a normal distance the there's no evidence it was ever damaged. Even up close the damage is negligible. The shop is clearly very busy with projects large and small but Tim took on this project and had it turned around fast. The service and workmanship far exceeded expectations and we'll use Woodmasters again in the future for any future damages! Thanks Tim! read more

Tim of Woodmasters Workshop is truly exceptional in his craftsmanship! I came home to a badly cracked dining room armchair. Apparently our 16 pound puppy jumped up on it and knocked it over onto the wood floor and cracked the back of the chair where the arms meet, at least that was the "story" I was told. The chair is 1 of 4 chairs in a dining set, made by Stanley Furniture. It's unique in design and color. I purchased the floor model dining set, so I received a REALLY good deal. To replace the broken chair with a new one would be $650.00! Tim had fixed a chair of mine years ago, so I thought it might be worth a try to see if he could repair this chair, I was thinking it could be beyond repair. I cant tell you how thrilled I am with the results and price! Tim was able to reinforce the break and fill it in so it is not detectable. I was able to provide color matching paint. Good as new! read more

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Tim refinished my kitchen table and did a fabulous job. My Pottery Barn kitchen table was so sticky because the finish was slowly rubbing off. It is only 7 years old but we use it daily. He returned the table to me today and it looks brand new. If anyone local is looking for furniture/kitchen cabinet refinishing, Tim is the man! read more

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This recommended WorkShop never got back to me and I left emails and voicemails within a few days so I waited no longer and went with a reliable handyman that responded quickly, charged 45.00 a hour and completed the job within a hour yet the furniture piece looks beautiful. Very unhappy with this place and no responses won't recommend yet went by the great reviews and so dissatisfied. read more

Six years ago we refurbished our kitchen due to a water leak and repaired by our home insurance. All went well except we were never satisfied with the contractor's work on our cabinets. The stain was inconsistent and poorly done. More recently, our dining table finish was ruined by someone and we were referred to Tim for that repair. Somehow, he managed to repair the table finish to beyond our expectations. Right then, we decided that Tim would be who we would call on when we were ready to redo those cabinets. Well, he amazed us yet again. Not only is he a true talent and perfectionist but he and his workers do their best to be tidy and unobtrusive in your home. We are thoroughly happy with the final result and would recommend him and and his workmanship. Barry and Debra C read more

We have an antique walnut and cane bench that had a torn cane seat. Tim did an absolutely phenomenal job not only replacing the entire cane seating area but also matched the exact color of the cane on the back of the bench! We could not be more pleased! Really amazing craftsmanship and priced well! read more

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As an interior designer, Tim of Woodmasters Workshop is one of my favorite people to work with. He has done many projects for our clients as is always willing to work with us to get it just right. He is an absolute gentleman; always professional, courteous, and truly a master of his trade. In fact he has even pulled off a few miracles for us! We have always found his pricing to be very fair, and our clients have always been happy with his work. Tim is a true gem of a guy and if you have cabinets or a piece of furniture that is in need, Tim is the man to call. read more

I have used Tim numerous times over the past 15 years for various wood staining projects and he is amazing!!! A true master of his work! He has redone a staircase banister color for us, stained built in cabinets and wainscoting for us. Made us custom color stains. More recently made new wood look exactly like pieces of old barn wood for our new driveway gate. read more

Awesome Customer Service! Went in yesterday to discuss how to cut a board on a project for my father-in-law. Tim took the time to discuss my project, solutions, and walked me thru the use of the correct tool for the job! I went home and completed the project! Stopped to say thanks in person yesterday afternoon, but Tim was out. Thanks Tim read more

My dining table is a very unusual colored wood. It took Tim several tries but while restoring, he managed to match the color perfectly. Tim is extremely conscientious and has a high work ethic. He did not charge us extra for all the additional time he put in to ensure the color was just right. I would definitely refer wood masters for refinishing, or any wood project. Thanks Tim, we love our table! read more

Tim and his team are amazing. We had a combination of refinishing projects, ranging from straight-forward to the more complicated involving leopard wood. Tim is very knowledgeable and helped me go through the options to determine the best end result for a new fresh look. They did not rush to get the projects done, but instead strived to make sure I was satisfied with the end result. Pleasant and professional too! read more

I brought an antique mirror here it had some broken arms and need some love. They fixed the broken arms sanded and polished the rest of the mirror which of course was very intricate and the result was amazing. So amazing that I could of sold the mirror for a profit. read more

My husband and I received an antique rocking chair from his parents that had been passed down from generation to generation and was really showing some wear. Our plan was for it to go into our baby's nursery which had all espresso/black furniture. The chair was originally a walnut color and not only needed to be refinished but also needed to be stained darker to more closely match the nursery furniture. I dropped the chair off and sent pictures of our nursery furniture and two weeks later picked up a great looking piece of furniture! It looked almost new and although the chair wasn't turned black to match the furniture, it was given a deeper brown tone that blends in well. The back and seat of the chair are wicker and I was worried that they wouldn't stain properly but everything looks great! read more

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Tim was great! A-1 communication, reliable, accommodating and great work. I had an oak side table that had water stains. He repaired, lacquered it with a water resistant spray finish, some minor touch up to black dining table and chairs. Left an Oz polish cleaner. Cost $350. I'd use Woodmasters Workshop again! read more

Tim...I could not live without you! All my antiques repaired as needed. Prices are reasonable and your craftsmanship perfect. Thank you!

Took a small chest of drawers in for termite damage in mid-February. Little or no communication and then six weeks later it was "ready". The main piece of wood that was infested, an upper cross brace in back, was replaced nicely; but there was damage to one leg that was missed so had to leave it there for a few more days. When we picked it up, it was dusty and had cobwebs underneath. It had not been cleaned, oiled or polished whatsoever, and definitely was dirtier than when we left it. Now, in August, we have just had termites emerge from the lower back cross brace, which evidently was also missed. So, we have to pay for another repair and possibly take it to a fumigator to ensure it is bug-free. We don't feel that this project had the attention or care that it deserved. Although this isn't an expensive piece of furniture, it is functional, has a nice appearance in our guest room, and is of sentimental value to us. read more

I have brought several things to Tim over the years for repairs and he has always done a fabulous job with the repairs, giving me back a repaired furniture item that exceeds my expectations. This time, I brought him some wicker bar chairs that were wobbly and not very sturdy, but a design that worked perfectly with our home decor. Tim came up with a creative solution that not only repaired the unstable seats but also made the chairs much more durable for long term use at a very treasonable price. I highly recommend contacting Tim for woodworking and wood furniture repairs! read more

I am so impressed with the work done on a cabinet I brought in to be refinished. The cabinet had to be completely redone. Tim was so great to work with, he is very busy so be patient it is worth the wait. The price was well worth it because of the work that was done. I highly recommend this business read more

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Tim refinished a dresser for us and it came out perfect. Would HIGHLY recommend Tim for your woodwork jobs!!!

Absolutely amazing business. The owner is so kind and they fixed a chair that I didn't even think was able to be repaired. I am bringing the whole dining set to be refinished soon. These guys are wonderful! read more

I have a butler's table which is surely old, maybe even antique. It is well traveled and well used and needed a lot of TLC. That's what it got from Tim. It is now beautifully refinished and is getting the respect it has always deserved! Wonderful job! Thank you. read more

We had Tim restore an old armoire that was thought to be from the 1700's. He did a beautiful job and I love how it looks! Where there was once globs of putty it looks like original woodwork! Amazing job! And, he picks up and delivers too! We are very pleased with the product and the service. read more

Tim has done two jobs for us. First, he came over and helped us repair some built-in bookcases that had been damaged in a rouge hJedi lightsaber attack. There were MANY dents and dings and he polished it up and made it look 100x better. Next, he refinished an antique table I got on Craigslist. I thought about doing it myself and am SO GLAD I DIDN'T! Tim did a great job and saved me lots of time and angst. He even bleached the wood to get it the color I wanted. I love it now!! Highly recommend!! read more

Excellent! Tim refinished our kitchen cabinets perfectly and we just had him back to do our bath cabinets. Same excellent result. Not only does he do great work, but (as important) he is intelligent, pleasant, on time and neat. read more

My home as a beautiful oak and glass front entry door that was in need of some attention. Over the years I have tried re-varnishing the door several times in an effort to protect it from sun and moisture. Unfortunately, this process has not held up well, and as left my door looking weathered and rough. We used Tim a few years ago for a small refinishing project on a wood rocking chair (he did a fantastic job) and decided to speak to him about the front door. He came out to my house to troubleshoot and discus the options. We decided to completely strip the door down to bare wood and restain and protect with a very high end product. Essentially, this was a 5-day process. On day 1, Tim arrived promptly in the am with three helpers. They removed the door and completely stripped and sanded it down to bare wood (a process which took several hours). They then applied a first coat of stain/color and rehung the door. On days 2 thru 5, Tim arrived each morning to apply an additional coat of stain/color/protectant. This took about and hour each day and then the door needed to remain ajar until late afternoon/early evening. Tim took the time each day to make sure my wife and I were happy with how the job was progressing, and made modifications to get the desired color. Through the whole process Tim was prompt, patient and professional. He is a true craftsman and takes pride in the job and finished results.. In my opinion, Tim should be your first and only call when it comes to any wood refinishing project you may have. read more