Sunday, September 29, 2013

Services For Furniture Repair Boston Area

By Paulette Short


When you are looking for someone to carry out a professional furniture repair Boston area, you are likely to be spoiled for choice. You should take care to ensure that the service provider you hire has the right mix of skills and experience to repair or restore your piece of furniture. Whenever possible you should approach two or three service provider and invite them to quote for the job.

Local directories and the internet are two useful resources when you are looking to identify local service suppliers. The majority of business services have a website which provides useful company information on the services they provide, including any specialist areas such as restoring antiques. It is generally considered to be good practice to invite two or three service providers to provide a quote for the work to be done.

Most reputable companies will visit and provide a quote free of charge. However, it is advisable to ask if they charge, before you arrange for a representative to visit. If they do charge there is plenty of others who will not.

Advertising materials often include before and after photographs of previous pieces the repairer has worked on. Make your own reference checks and ask for contact details for previous customers who have had similar work to yours carried out. Checking references and talking to previous clients will help you in choosing the right person for the job.

If a piece of furniture is to be removed for repairs, refer to your home insurance provider to determine their position if any damage occurs outwith your home premises. Check that the repairer has adequate insurance cover for your item whilst it is in their care. Depending on the value and rarity of the item it may be necessary to take out an increased level of insurance.

It is always a good idea to take clear date stamped photographs of your furniture showing the condition before any work starts. Give the repairer a photograph of the area to be repaired and a copy of the manufacturers instructions for the care and maintenance of your furniture which provides them with useful information on the materials used in the construction of your furniture.

Depending on the type of repair, you may need to move other furniture to give the repairer a clear space to work in. It may also be a good idea to place a protective cover over other items in the room to protect them from dust and debris. Cover the flooring in the working area to prevent soiling or damage while work is on-going.

Choosing the lowest price quote for furniture repair Boston, may not provide you with the best service. On the other hand, the most expensive service is not guaranteed to provide the best service. When choosing a service provider, it is recommended that you take account of all the information available including the providers previous experience, reputation and reliability.




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