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Kirkpatrick Woodworks

Furniture - Custom Made, Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Cabinet Making

About us

I have been self-employed as a furniture maker since 1977. I grew up in Chapel Hill and have lived here except for my time away at college. I attended Brown University and was graduated from there in 1975. I am largely self-taught as a woodworker. Most of what I build is custom furniture. I like building custom furniture because each piece is different and presents its own challenges. With the challenges come the solutions. The solutions often involve a complex interplay amongst aesthetics, the function and affordability. People come to me with some idea of what they want. It may as specific as “Here is a picture of what I want, Can you build it for me?” or as undefined as “I want a bed and I don’t have any idea about how I want it to look.” We then develop and refine the design together. Once we determine the design, I come up with a price to build it. I like to involve my clients in the design process. This insures that they get a piece of furniture which suites them and their needs and also gives them a sense of ownership of the piece

Business highlights

48 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Custom furniture & cabinets. People come to me with some idea of what they want. It may as specific as “Here is a picture of what I want, Can you build it for me?” or as undefined as “I want a bed and I don’t have any idea about how I want it to look.” We then develop and refine the design together.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.78 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews

Lori M.
05/2014
4.0
custom furniture
  + -1 more
Workmanship is very good. Professionalism could use some polishing. Got defensive when asked for itemized break down of costs/estimate; said it would take him an entire day. Turns out it only took a few hours and thus he made out better than most lawyers when you consider cost of supplies and labor/hr.
Description of Work: entryway trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$800

Nicole G.
03/2013
1.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture
  + 0 more
I called for an estimate. I had a lovely conversation with Jim. I followed up with an email with pictures and a detailed description of what I was looking for. I never heard from him again.
Description of Work: No services were performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Greg O.
02/2013
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
.Kirkpatrick Woodworks were phenomenal. They were very professional, they gave us advised after they saw what had occurred.
Description of Work: .Kirkpatrick Woodworks re-finished the dining room set for my daughter and son-in-law.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Todd M.
02/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture
  + 0 more
Jim ROCKS! Great prices, great work, and makes a deadline when he needs to! A+ on my list!
Description of Work: Built multiple custom cabinets for my business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Melissa V.
06/2011
5.0
custom furniture, furniture repair
  + 0 more
He has done a great job in the past and he is very skilled in customizing the furniture. I like his services and will continue to use him in future.
Description of Work: I received an estimate from Kirkpatrick Woodworks to repair the piano bench and build a work station, about a week ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alexandra R.
11/2010
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
This was a small job--we needed to repair our dresser. Instead of throwing the dresser out, we thought it would be more environmentally conscious to repair it. Jim was willing to take on our small job, completed it quickly, and was a pleasure to work with. He gave us multiple estimates for different repair options, so he didn't lock us into the highest cost work. We appreciated that. I would recommend him!
Description of Work: Repair of dresser. Sliders on all drawers needed to be replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Lindsay M.
08/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, furniture repair
  + 1 more
Jim built a magnificent dining room table for us, from a batch of curly maple he acquired locally. I wanted a trestle table; his design was much more elegant and offered the same kneecap-saving style. Little touches like the lock-in hardware that pulls the leaves in tight, and the feet that keep it from marring the wood floor, add to the satisfaction. Everybody who comes over says "Wow!"
Description of Work: Custom Dining room table; also some other custom pieces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Sandra P.
04/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, furniture repair
  + 1 more
Both pieces are custom fit to our family room and have transformed the area. Lines are clean and simple. Jim's work was meticulous. I was able to be somewhat flexible with timing between getting the estimate and drawing and the cabinetry work being ready to install.
Description of Work: Built bookcase with drawers and cabinet. It fits between two walls and goes up to the ceiling molding. Two years earlier, Jim had built an entertainment center with drawers and cabinets, in matching woods that fit into a closet size space, flush with the wall. The wood used was a close match for the maple color of my floor. He placed cutouts for pre-existing electric outlets, and he cut a discreetly placed opening to allow extension cords and media wiring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

    Contact information

    3315 W NC54, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    kirkpatrickwoodworks.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Furniture - Custom Made,
    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Cabinet Making

    FAQ

    Kirkpatrick Woodworks is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Kirkpatrick Woodworks accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Kirkpatrick Woodworks offers free project estimates.
    No, Kirkpatrick Woodworks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Kirkpatrick Woodworks does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Kirkpatrick Woodworks does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Kirkpatrick Woodworks offers warranties.
    Kirkpatrick Woodworks offers the following services: Custom furniture & cabinets. People come to me with some idea of what they want. It may as specific as “Here is a picture of what I want, Can you build it for me?” or as undefined as “I want a bed and I don’t have any idea about how I want it to look.” We then develop and refine the design together.

    Contact information

    3315 W NC54, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    kirkpatrickwoodworks.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed