We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at 90ish); wooden backs, seats worn through and what appeared to be kapok stuffing falling out here and there. Not particularly good quality chairs I don't think, but of sentimental value to me. We also had another, nonmatching wooden chair which I wanted reupholstered in a matching fabric. All had dings and scratches and occasional loose joints, and we had put sticky felt on the bottoms of the legs to avoid scratching our dining room floor. I telephoned to ask if he could do the job, phone was answered promptly and pleasantly by Mr. Hayden himself, appt made for us to bring chairs to him the following day (a Saturday in early June 2013). I did not have upholstery cloth picked out, he said fine to get it elsewhere (he could tell us how much needed after seeing chairs) or he had some we could look at. Address he wanted chairs brought to was different from that listed as Havenhouse Upholstery on Google (it appears on Google as Havenhouse all one word); appeared to be his home when we got there. He had a furniture-filled workshop in his back garage which is where we dropped off the chairs; he had about a dozen different rolls of upholstery cloth of different patterns/fabrics in the back of his minivan and we chose one we liked from that selection (I am perfectly happy with what we chose, but do not consider myself a picky shopper in matters of style -- durability and stain resistance more important as we have kids, and he recommended some of what he brought as more durable than other fabrics, we chose from those). Estimate was $575 for reseating/upholstery/stain guarding and $200 for repairs to chairs (he said refinishing was not recommended for chairs like these, and that was not our focus anyway), paid by check $250 deposit. He said it would take several weeks. Late June I called to check and let him know we would be unreachable for a week, he said he was almost done. As arranged he called me after we returned to arrange pickup, appt made for next day. He stated repairs had been more extensive than estimated and would be an extra $75 (I made no quibbles). Place to pick up was another different address. I had to call to confirm address twice (trouble entering into GPS) but each time Mr. Hayden answered right away himself and was immediately helpful. and quot;Haven House Upholsteryand quot; or similar not seen on signage of building at that address when I arrived so I phoned; he drove to where I was (took 1 minute) and led me back to a storage unit containing a workspace and lots of furniture including our chairs. He helped me load up and I paid remainder by check to him personally, receiving receipt with both Haven House Upholstery and his name at the top which lays out work done nicely but does not include tax line (I have to assume sales tax was included in the price). Quality of the work: seats look great, very comfortable to sit on with good firm/soft balance for both me (short and fat) and husband (tall and thin), fabric fits tightly and is beautifully folded over corners and evenly trimmed underneath, a lot better than the original seats even before they wore through. The fabric we chose had a herringbone pattern which would show minor faults in alignment easily and this was perfectly aligned on each chair. Wood had greatly diminished ding/scratch appearance, still present (as expected) but have to look a lot harder to find them. Joints very stable now, no leaked glue visible (if he used glue; I didn't ask how he made repairs). Unasked, he had replaced the sticky felt pads under each chairleg with the same color and thickness we had used. Overall, I am very pleased with the work quality. Timing and what would and could not be done was all accurately explained in words I could understand. Cost was a bit more than original estimate but I believe the chairs deserved this as he hadn't tested the joints a lot before making his estimate, and this is not a visible problem. I had expected more of a storefront experience given the name and quot;Havenhouse Upholsteryand quot; but reaching and dealing with Mr. Hayden was easy at all times. My only concern is the lack of evidence of having paid sales tax on the receipt, which I did not notice until I got home. I would use him again if needed; he seems to be a real craftsman who cares about quality and that is well worth putting up with a slightly less-than-slick business demeanor. 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Real Estate Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Parksville, NY
Last update on October 15, 2025
Susan S.
5.0
07/2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Ann V.
5.0
06/2013
George is amazing! After years of being so disappointment in carpenters and other service people in this area, George was a real find! Very hands on...on time...on budget....takes full responsibility for any problems...plus he and his crew are really nice guys. I am having him build a...
Carolyn P.
5.0
03/2013
Chris and Chris were wonderful to work with, and I will call them again if I need any landscape lighting done (their real specialty I'm told). Chris answered my very first call, was able to come by to give me an estimate in less than 24 hours, and scheduled and completed the work 2 days...
Jacob C.
5.0
05/2012
Bruce Dedon was my agent. He was professional, responsive and punctual. My overall experience with him was excellent.
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Dream it. Five days later, you can have it: the Ready in 5 Kitchens of your dreams. Our team of seasoned experts eliminates all the annoying, unnecessary, pricey steps that can get between you and your ideal kitchen renovation. Because we work directly with the best suppliers, craftsmen, and installers, we help plan your stunning new room, and then ease the project to completion for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. We always insist on top-quality products and five-star workmanship, backed up with a one-year warranty. In keeping with our ‘no compromises’ commitment, our cabinet doors are solid, natural wood and our cabinet boxes made of top-quality particle board, with the option to upgrade the best natural wood available.
Dream it. Five days later, you can have it: the Ready in 5 Kitchens of your dreams. Our team of seasoned experts eliminates all the annoying, unnecessary, pricey steps that can get between you and your ideal kitchen renovation. Because we work directly with the best suppliers, craftsmen, and installers, we help plan your stunning new room, and then ease the project to completion for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. We always insist on top-quality products and five-star workmanship, backed up with a one-year warranty. In keeping with our ‘no compromises’ commitment, our cabinet doors are solid, natural wood and our cabinet boxes made of top-quality particle board, with the option to upgrade the best natural wood available.
Off Campus, Inc. is a full service, privately held commercial and residential real estate investment and redevelopment firm. Off Campus focuses on college housing, residential rentals and commercial properties in and around college towns. Off Campus has the knowledge, experience and capability of rapidly deploying resources for site selection, acquisition, financing, construction, leasing, management and operations. Off Campus offers a variety of real estate investment advisory strategies that cater to our clients investment objectives, goals and risks. Off Campus currently operates in the Northeast region with holdings in New York, New Hampshire and Maine. We love what we do and is quite evident from our properties, management services to our team at Off Campus.
Off Campus, Inc. is a full service, privately held commercial and residential real estate investment and redevelopment firm. Off Campus focuses on college housing, residential rentals and commercial properties in and around college towns. Off Campus has the knowledge, experience and capability of rapidly deploying resources for site selection, acquisition, financing, construction, leasing, management and operations. Off Campus offers a variety of real estate investment advisory strategies that cater to our clients investment objectives, goals and risks. Off Campus currently operates in the Northeast region with holdings in New York, New Hampshire and Maine. We love what we do and is quite evident from our properties, management services to our team at Off Campus.
Anne has been selling Real Estate for over 15 years and has achieved the rank of top selling Agent in the County more than once with 2015 being a banner year. If you want to buy a piece of land or a farm...Anne is your go to person. Having said that, her knowledge and experience are certainly not confined to land. Experience and knowledge are just the tip of what you get when you work with Anne.
Anne has been selling Real Estate for over 15 years and has achieved the rank of top selling Agent in the County more than once with 2015 being a banner year. If you want to buy a piece of land or a farm...Anne is your go to person. Having said that, her knowledge and experience are certainly not confined to land. Experience and knowledge are just the tip of what you get when you work with Anne.
Callicoon Real Estate offers homes, commercial real estate and vacant land for sale in Sullivan County NY and Wayne County PA less than 2 hours from GWB and metropolitan NY/NJ
Callicoon Real Estate offers homes, commercial real estate and vacant land for sale in Sullivan County NY and Wayne County PA less than 2 hours from GWB and metropolitan NY/NJ
Home and property appraisals cost about $355 on average, ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.
The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:
Single-family homes: $300–$400
FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500
Condominium: $300–$500
Multi-family home: $500–$1,000
Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000
Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000
Raw land: $1,000–$8,000
You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.
Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.
Yes, granite can increase the value of your home since it’s considered a high-quality, durable material. It’s also easy to care for and can withstand years of wear and tear, so potential buyers may hold your home in higher regard if you have granite countertops.
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