Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Services For Furniture Repair Boston Area

By Paulette Short


There is a large number of companies offering furniture repair Boston area. They are usually classified and advertise under the heading of cleaning, repair and restoration services. The skills and knowledge required to carry out the work on your item will depend on the age, materials and value of your item. To help you find the right service provider at an acceptable price you should try to compare the terms and condition of at least three services that can quote for the work.

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.

Quotes are generally free, but it is always safer to check and ask the question when you book a visit. Some service suppliers will charge for a quote, if you do not later use their service. If that is the case you may want to contact and supplier who does not charge for a quote.

Checking references is a very important part of the process. Many repair services will provide you with before and after photographic evidence of previous items they have worked on. You need to follow up on the picture evidence and talk to their previous customers about the service they received and to check they are satisfied with the work carried out.

Check that the service provider is adequately insured in case of accidental damage during transport and the cleaning and repair processes. If it is necessary to remove the item from your home to carry out repairs, you need to check with your own insurance provider that the item is still covered while it is being repaired. Antiques, customized and rare or valuable pieces will usually require a higher level of insurance.

Keeping a photographic record of the item and area for repair both before and after can be useful in case of any disputes about the work carried out. If you have retained and copy of the manufacturers care and maintenance instructions you can pass a copy to the repairer. These notes usually contain information on the materials used to make your item.

If the repairs can be completed in your home, make sure that you allow plenty of space for the repairer to work by moving other furniture out of the way. It can be a good idea to cover other pieces of furniture to prevent them getting covered in dust. Protect your carpets and flooring by laying down protective covers in the working area.

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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