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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.

How to improve: -

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

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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!

How to improve: -

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

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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.

How to improve: -

Would recommend: Yes

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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!

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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.

How to improve: -

Would recommend: Yes

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From: Trish

Email: dougherty83kevinandtrish@gmail.com

Phone: - 

Rate: Excellent

Like best: 

How to improve: -

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

Anything to add: 

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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!

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From: Mia James

Email: miacjames@aol.com

Phone: - (225) 485-3445

Rate: Excellent

Like best: 

How to improve: - 

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!

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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.

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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!

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From: Sarah Towey

Email: stowey20@gmail.com

Phone: - 

Rate: Excellent

Like best: Fast estimate, pick up and delivery, excellent work.

How to improve: 

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!

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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.

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

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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.

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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.

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

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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!

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

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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!

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

Anything to add: He has a lovely wife!

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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.

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

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From: Sara LaMoe

Email: saralamoe@gmail.com

Phone:  

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.

How to improve: 

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.

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From: Cindy Andrews

Email: candrews@petrarms.com

Phone:  (251) 751-6336

Rate: Excellent

Like best:

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Would recommend: Yes

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.

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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.

How to improve: 

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.

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

Anything to add: Jim is very accommodating and easy to work with.

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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.

How to improve: 

Would recommend: Yes

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