Full strip & refinish
Typical investment · $1,200 – $3,500
- Full chemical strip to raw wood
- Two-stage sanding — 120 then 180 grit
- Custom toner match or stain work
- Three coats oil-based polyurethane, hand-rubbed between
- Pickup & delivery within DFW
Services Two lanes of work.
Two lanes of work.
One standard.
Furniture restoration runs out of the shop at 2714 El Tivoli. Home repair runs on site across Dallas and DFW. Every project is priced as a flat rate after evaluation — no itemized hours, no surprises. The ranges below are where real projects typically land.
Lane one
Furniture restoration
Mid-century modern is the specialty — Dillingham, Heywood Wakefield, Broyhill Brasilia, Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim, Drexel Declaration, and the anonymous beautiful teak you found at an estate sale. Antique and heirloom pieces get the same care.
Structural repair
Typical investment · $300 – $1,200
- Re-glue failed mortise & tenon joints
- Clamp & brace while curing
- Remove prior brackets, screws, and cobbled fixes
- Hidden internal reinforcement where required
Mid-century color matching
Typical investment · $500 – $2,000
- Heywood Wakefield Wheat, Champagne, Sable toner matches
- Custom TransTint blends for any maker or era
- Fabricate and blend new parts into existing finishes
- Aged Heywood Wheat recipe developed in-house
Specialty finishes
Typical investment · $500 – $1,800
- Tinted lacquer and toner work
- Wood bleach treatment — stain, water rings, sun damage
- Marine-grade outdoor furniture refinishing
- Hardware replacement — MCM-correct pulls, knobs, hinges
Pickup and delivery included within 25 miles of the Dallas shop. Beyond that, a flat travel add-on applies. Every piece is photographed on intake; you get progress photos, and I won't proceed with a decision that changes the finish without checking first.
Lane two
High-end home repair
The kind of repair that looks like nothing was ever wrong. Dust-controlled zones, premium materials, clean lines, and — critically — I actually finish the job. No "I'll be back tomorrow" for three weeks.
Drywall & ceiling repair
Typical investment · $450 – $2,500
- Patch, mud, and skim to Level 4 smooth
- Popcorn removal and re-texture to match
- Texture matching — knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel
- Dust-controlled work zones — live in the house during the work
Interior painting
Typical investment · $800 – $3,500 / room
- Walls, ceilings, trim, doors
- Premium paints — Sherwin-Williams & Benjamin Moore
- Full prep — caulk, spackle, sand, prime as needed
- Clean lines, no roller stipple on trim
Fine finish carpentry
Typical investment · $600 – $5,000
- Crown molding, baseboards, chair rails
- Custom built-in shelving and cabinet faces
- Interior door hanging and tuning
- Trim repair and rot remediation
Punch list & property prep
Typical investment · $500 – $2,500
- Pre-listing repairs for real estate
- Tenant turn repairs — spackle, paint, hardware
- Door, drawer, cabinet, and hardware installation
- Caulking, grout, silicone — the small stuff that adds up
Service area: Dallas, Oak Cliff, Park Cities, Lakewood, Plano, Richardson, and Fort Worth. Commercial work (medical, retail, office) priced with a half-day minimum and flat-rate line items. Payment: Zelle, Apple Cash, Venmo, or card (3% fee on card). Standard terms: 50% at booking, balance on completion.
Honest fit
Where JHR isn't the right call.
I'd rather point you the right way than take a bad-fit job. If you're looking at any of the below, a different pro will serve you better.
- Single-task quick fixes — one doorknob, one caulk bead, one faucet. Try a general handyman directory.
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or appliance work. Licensed specialists only.
- Emergency or overnight work — I book ahead, not on call.
- Lowest-bid jobs. The finish quality costs what it costs; if price is the only variable, I'm not the right shop.
Don't see your project?
If it's wood, paint, or drywall — let's talk.
The list above is what comes through the shop most often, not a wall. Send photos and a description; if it's a fit, I'll scope it. If it isn't, I'll tell you who I'd call instead.