Testimonies from Our Customers
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From: Matthias Honermeier
Email: matthias@honermeier.de
Phone: +1 251 776 3646
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Kotis Furniture Refinishing has repaired and refinished 2 cabinets and 1 buffet for me. These pieces are over 100 years old, were passed down in my family and had significant wear and damage from spending the last 20 years in basements and garages. After Mr. Kotis completed the job these pieces look like new. Mr. Kotis is very professional, goes above and beyond to get the job right, pays attention to detail, and has fair pricing. I intend to have Mr. Kotis work on 2 more projects, an antique dining table and an antique wardrobe.
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Would recommend: Yes
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From: Philip Theodore
Email: p.theodore@bellsouth.net
Phone: -
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Three words that best describe the work of Kotis Furniture Refinishing are outstanding, excellent and amazing. Jim Kotis recently restored the wood cabinet that houses our family's 1942 Singer sewing machine. The work that Jim did was magnificent, and what really impressed me was that his price was very reasonable. If you need your furniture repaired and/or refinished, you only need to contact Kotis Furniture Refinishing. You will be thrilled with the results.
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
From: Della Shultz
Email: schultz105@comcast.net
Phone: -
Rate: Excellent
Like best: On time, works efficiently, discusses how the repair will be done. He repaired the doors on a very old pie safe and an old secretary/desk. He is a perfectionist!
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Would recommend: Yes
From: Marilyn Campbell
Email: marilyncampbell44@yahoo.com
Phone: - (251) 366-8814
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Jim Kotis does exception work. He repaired and refinished an antique child's rocker and it is so well done! Highly recommend Jim.
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
From: Lauryn Poynor
Email: lpoynor@att.net
Phone: - (251) 753-6216
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Mr. Kotis beautifully restored and refinished my 30's era vanity and mirror and is currently restoring the matching dresser. The vanity finish had darkened and cracked from age and improper storage and Mr. Kotis transformed it to its original condition. He also made several structural repairs to ensure the piece would be sound and have a long life. The quality of his work is outstanding. He is not just a refinisher; he is very knowledgeable about furniture styles and periods as well. If you let him work on your antique/vintage piece, he will do his research to get it just right. I could not be more pleased with the results.
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Would recommend: Yes
From: Barbara Bingham
Email: bbingham468@gmail.com
Phone: - (251) 675-8380
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The beautiful finish.
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Not everyone is willing to take on a grandfather clock kit. There is so much more to it than just assembling parts of wood. Jim did an outstanding job. He installed and fine-tuned the clockworks perfectly, a tricky business indeed!
From: Sara Andrews
Email: slandrew@aol.com
Phone: - (251) 327-5549
Rate: Excellent
Like best: We have a glider rocker that has been broken for several years. I periodically looked on-line for a potential place to have it repaired. I recently found Jim's website and sent a request for an estimate. He responded immediately with a very reasonable estimate! One week later, I have my glider back, repaired, and cleaned like new! Jim did a great job...very professional and efficient. I highly recommend giving him a call if you have furniture in need of repair.
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Would recommend: Yes
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From: Trish
Email: dougherty83kevinandtrish@gmail.com
Phone: -
Rate: Excellent
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Mr. Kotis picked up and repaired six mid-century modern dining chairs for me. Extremely communicative and professional. I am so pleased others left their testimonies, as that is how I chose his business. I look forward to using Mr. Kotis for other furniture needs in the future.
From: Melissa Root
Email: mroot@southalabama.edu
Phone: - (251) 281-4303
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Jim has expert knowledge of furniture construction. My old drafting stool has been in various stages of disrepair for years. Now I can actually use it!
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Thanks, Jim, for a great job at a reasonable price.
From: Cherry Brown
Email: cherryo@aol.com
Phone: - (985) 774-4240
Rate: Excellent
Like best: How quickly he responded and returned the fixed piece of furniture.
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: I appreciate his love of our old drum table. He did a beautiful job of repairing the broken leg.
From: Megan Foshee
Email: mbreese17@gmail.com
Phone: - (336) 403-7053
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Very friendly to work with! Also, super accommodating!
How to improve: - N/A
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Jim and his team were great to work with. I had bought a very large credenza I wanted refinished white. Little did I know, before buying, that it was extremely heavy. Jim and his crew figured out how to get this piece in his trailer. He even put casters on it to make it easy to move in the future! The credenza looks amazing and exactly how I pictured! I will use him for all refurbishing needs going forward!
From: Fonda Gantt
Email: fondann@gmail.com
Phone: - (251) 510-9955
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The professionalism.
How to improve: - Nothing
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: The work was super. The communication was great. Price was reasonable.
From: Tommy Prehoda
Email: hodie1560@outlook.com
Phone: - (251) 209-4194
Rate: Excellent
Like best: On the clock repair, all in my opinion could not be better. Works great.
How to improve: - No improvement at all.
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Keep up your great work Jim.
From: Mary Sessions
Email: ms251@jbsmbs.com
Phone: - (251) 634-3049
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Fast and friendly good work
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
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From: Christopher Dopke
Email: christopherdopke@gmail.com
Phone: - (720) 560-3114
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Jim did an absolutely outstanding job on two pieces of furniture we needed to have repaired. The first was a large oak secretary desk that had some pretty severe cracks in one of the doors. Jim's repairs completely addressed the problem. The second was a Mid-Century mahogany buffet that suffered some extensive water damage to the bottom and one of the sides. Again, Jim's repairs made it look even better than it did before the damage.
How to improve: I can't think of a thing!
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: I recommend unreservedly! Again, simply outstanding!
From: Mia James
Email: miacjames@aol.com
Phone: - (225) 485-3445
Rate: Excellent
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: I'm seeing the refinished teak furniture for the first time...It looks as beautiful as the day I bought it. Thank you Jim!
From: Sarah Towey
Email: STOWEY20@GMAIL.COM
Phone: - (251) 288-2797
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Excellent customer service matched with fantastic work - a win-win!
How to improve: -
Would recommend: Yes
I had a hazed finish on a dining table; I reached out to Mr. Kotis and received a very quick response. He provided a great estimate and did a fantastic job on the table very quickly. I have other pieces I will be having him address as well. I could not be more pleased with every aspect of Kotis Furniture Refinishing.
From: Marc Gibson
Email: marcgibson@icloud.com
Phone: - (251) 661-2427
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The repairs and refinishing of our 100 year old baby crib were amazing. The attention to detail and high quality of work provided us with a crib that will be used for another 100 years. Mr. Kotis even manufactured broken and missing parts to make the crib functional and safe to use. Outstanding job! We highly recommend Kotis Furniture Refinishing.
How to improve: Nothing. Great job
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Thanks!
From: Sarah Towey
Email: stowey20@gmail.com
Phone: -
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Fast estimate, pick up and delivery, excellent work.
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: I have my third job with Kotis Furniture Refinishing right now in about as many months. I'm so pleased with everything: service, price, quality. So glad I found this company!
From: Grace Jones
Email: geejm57@gmail.com
Phone: - (703) 980-6885
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Wow, better than I imagined. I grew up with this chair that my mother bought somewhere in Tennessee. My chair is now brand new and beautiful. I sent photos to my siblings and they were equally impressed. Multiple slats were broken along the back and legs were also iffy. No one has been able to sit in it for years. Now it's back in service, better than ever.
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From: Celia Turner
Email: cturner1038@att.net
Phone: - (251) 401-8980
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The appearance was much better than I expected. He did a table and bed for me. The pieces are very old. They look great now.
How to improve: Give more accurate delivery dates
Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: I have recommended Jim to a person and a consignment shop.
From: Debra Smith
Email: iamnotpostal@cs.com
Phone: -
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The cedar chifforobe had been in our family for about 65 years and needed not only be brought back to life, but Mr. Kotis gave it a new life as a beautiful TV cabinet for our guest room. His attention to detail and desire to give us what we wanted cannot be surpassed. We highly recommend him.
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From: Allison Lott
Email: allisonlott@me.com
Phone: - (281) 421-1822
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The work Jim did to repair and restore my mother's bookcase was impeccable. This antique piece needed a great deal of work, and Jim was able to also solve an imbalance we had with the glass door. In addition, I really appreciate the pick up and deliver that Jim offers. I could not be happier with Kotis Furniture Refinishing!
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From: Nancy Hill
Email: nhfrench51@yahoo.com
Phone: - (251) 751-3712
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Jim Kotis is a rare treasure. First, he is extremely talented in changing an elderly piece of furniture into a museum quality item. He does this with multiple steps, products, knowledge, and patience. He is very earnest and you know he values your piece as much as you do. He communicates with you frequently, keeping you up to date with his progress. He is surprisingly reasonable considering how much time and detail he puts into his craft. If you need to have a piece of furniture refurbished, he is your man!
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: He has a lovely wife!
From: Pam Kennedy
Email: psodell@live.com
Phone: (304) 842-6021
Rate: Excellent
Like best: So pleased with how my chairs turned out! They had been through several difficult moves over the years and were not in good shape. Now they proudly stand in my living area! Thanks for you excellent work, Jim.
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From: Sara LaMoe
Email: saralamoe@gmail.com
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Rate: Excellent
Like best: Jim took the time to keep me updated throughout all parts of the restoration process. It was amazing to be part of the process and see it come together bit by bit.
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Jim is truly skilled in his craft and goes the extra mile to ensure his customers are satisfied with each step of the restoration. Highly recommend to anyone looking to personalize or revive their furniture.
From: Cindy Andrews
Email: candrews@petrarms.com
Phone: (251) 751-6336
Rate: Excellent
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Anything to add: Jim Kotis did an amazing job on my Mom's 1950's Lane end table, complete transformation. The end table has been through numerous kids, dogs and daily life so I was not sure what magic Jim could perform. I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly pleased with the end result. Jim did such a professional job, gave me options on the finishing and researched the table brand as well. Highly recommend.
From: Sally Powers
Email: abbypowers@gmail.com
Phone:
Rate: Excellent
Like best: The finished product is beautiful! It completely transformed our heavily used and worn farm table. Mr. Kotis stayed in touch with me throughout the process to keep me informed on his progress and to check with me on the color of the finish. He takes his work very seriously so you know he will take great care with your furniture. While the size of the table and the non-removable legs presented a problem moving it in and out of our house. I appreciate that he picked it up and delivered it.
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Would recommend: Yes
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From: Iva Jinette
Email: iva.jinette@charter.net
Phone: (865) 254-5310
Rate: Excellent
Like best: Ease of making arrangements and quality of work. Pricing very reasonable.
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Would recommend: Yes
Anything to add: Jim is very accommodating and easy to work with.
From: Leigh Brown
Email: llb1947@yahoo.com
Phone: (228) 219-8998
Rate: Excellent
Like best: I think Jim Kotis provides quality service for an economical price. I have had a chair and a grandfather clock repaired by Jim. I am completely satisfied.
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