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Raymond Burkett

About us

Self Employed individually owned and operated furniture restoration business. Before beginning my own enterprise I apprenticed with a master craftsman during graduate school, thereafter I worked for several years at the Smithsonian Institution in DC. I have now been self employed restoring furniture and decorative arts in the greater Washington, DC area since 1990. I pride myself on integrity, experience and complete honesty. I provide professional quality work at a reasonable price. I feel confident that I can beat any competitor's price. I achieve this by maintaining low overhead and being the sole employee. So if you are seeking estimates from other craftsmen, please contact me as well and I will do my best to give you a better price. I look forward to the opportunity of serving you.

Business highlights

37 years of experience

Services we offer

DC region., Danish modern seating, I provide any type of furniture restoration, etc. I perform gold leaf picture frame restoration and frame hanging services. As well as minor upholstery fabric repairs and replacement. I also restore any decorative arts and lamps. I provide pickup and delivery service for the entire Washington, refinishing and repairs, rush, specialty painted finishes and other cosmetic techniques. I also repair or replace any woven chair seating including: caning, wicker

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.036 Reviews
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Elizabeth D.
Feb 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Raymond offered a phone consultation, based on photos I texted him, and then came to my house to perform several repairs and also to assess the age & makeup of the furniture. He was timely and proactive in his communication. He is an extremely knowledgeable craftsman and provided the information & service I was looking for.

Michele K.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
A family heirloom side table was damaged by liquid that ate into the finish. It sat that way for over a month. Raymond worked his magic and you can't tell where it was damaged. I would hire him in a heartbeat to work on priceless furniture. A true craftsman!

Andrew M.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
It is like new now.

Andrew M.
Jun 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
High quality craftsmanship.

Kim T.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Read previous reviews praising Raymond's work and decided to contact him. So glad I did. Raymond was easily reached, punctual, and careful of any potential mess while doing the repair in our living room. Best of all, the repair was beautifully done.

Elizabeth C.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Raymond did an amazing job on my antique tables, which had been badly damaged. They look like new after he finished with them, and he finished earlier than expected. I'd definitely take furniture to him for repairs again.

Candice B.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He provided excellent repair work and inspected other chairs for which no work was required. He provided suggestions to minimize future problems. There was an extra charge for pick up and delivery which was advised in advance.

Paul P.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amazing. Raymond restored to chairs so well that to this day -- I cannot tell which chairs were the ones he repaired. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are phenomenal and I enthusiastically recommend him if you have valuable furniture that needs to be restored or repaired. He's worth every penny!

Elizabeth K.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Burkett is very meticulous, and the work was beautifully done. I am absolutely delighted! He has done several jobs for me, and each one has been perfect. I believe Mr. Burkett has pictures of the before and after of my desk on this site. It is just beautiful!

Kathy B.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My furniture pieces look fantastic. Both of my pieces looked even better than I expected.

Kathy B.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My pieces were recently picked up- will not be done for 2-3 months

Theresa G.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Raymond loves furniture and his enthusiasm is infectious when he walks you through what he did for you treasured possession. Today I picked up my end table and learned that it was indeed, mahogany, and that the pulls were brass. He was even able to remove the stains from his he leather inlay without disturbing the gold leaf decoration. I have used Raymond once before, to restore what I thought was a hopeless mess, and he always comes through. I am already planning the next project I will send to him!

Candice B.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Exceptionally well. He was able to inspect the chairs by coming to my home and repairing the one chair by taking it to his repair shop and later returning it to me. He also recommended ways to maintain and extend the life of those chairs not needing repair.$22

Denise L.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Raymond Burkett delivered just what he promised: quick pick-up and return, excellent repair, and moderate price. We were very pleased

Carla N.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
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Evan S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
We have used Raymond to re-cane a chair seat and to repair another antique chair that had been damaged. He did an excellent job with both at reasonable prices. We will use him again without hesitation.

Paul P.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Robin C.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
The entire experience and finished product was most positive.  Raymond kept in touch with me via phone giving me progress updates.  He finished the job with the approximate window of time he had stated.

Thomas W.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Patricia W.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ruth M.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
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Jennifer A.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
He was very friendly and flexible. He did an excellent job, no complaints.

Brad S.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Everything turned out well. Raymond charged a fair price, was very flexible and accommodating, and did good job with the table. Ultimately, it was a great experience, and I'd highly recommend his services.

HELEN G.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ned M.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
The wood was splintered, and Raymond did a very nice job fitting the pieces back together and blending the finish in. He promptly returned my e-mails and calls. Hopefully I have no more broken furniture, but I would definitely use him again.
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FAQ

Raymond Burkett is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Yes, Raymond Burkett offers free project estimates.

No, Raymond Burkett does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Raymond Burkett does not offer a senior discount.

No, Raymond Burkett does not offer emergency services.

No, Raymond Burkett does not offer warranties.