About us
Serving New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Free Estimates on MOST Projects. For a free estimate, photos and measurements need to be sent through our website: https://go.thryv.com/site/CarriageHouseTwoRestoration. Furniture & Antiques Repair & Restoration ~ Kitchen Cabinet & Woodwork Restoration, Refinishing & Remodeling ~ Upholstery & Specialty Services For questions, speak directly with Tom Simpson, Owner, who can be reached on his cell 908-581-6984. Please visit our website for Before & After Photos as well as detailed information about our company and the services we offer.
Business highlights
51 years of experience
Services we offer
For a Comprehensive list of our Services, visit our website at www.CarriageHouseTwo.com., Furniture & Antique Repair, Refinishing & Restoration, Cabinet Restoration, Refinishing, Painting & Refacing, Upholstery Services, Clock Repair, Countertops & Tile Backsplashes, General Furniture Services - Refinishing & Repair
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Reviews
5.049 Reviews
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Beverly Y.
Sep 2021
I can't say enough about working with Diane at Carriage House II. I found them via an internet search. Diane keep me informed about every step of the project. Two of the chairs were done in a beautiful large paisley print, which they perfectly matched. The other four were done in a subdued brown tweed, subtly picking up the colors in the paisley print. They not only upholstered the chairs, but also strengthened them and fixed a broken one. The chairs are better then they have ever been. I can't thank them enough. My dining room has a designer look with these "new" chairs.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so very much! You are a delight to work with. If you need us again, please let me know!"
Alan N.
Feb 2021
Great job done right
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you for posting a review. If you need us again in the future, please let me know."
Su B.
Dec 2020
It came out beautiful. Diane was very helpful and responsive.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so very much! Every project is important to me and I appreciate every review! :) If you need me in the future, please let me know."
Tom L.
May 2020
The table tuned out perfect with a finish typically seen on fine furniture! It looks brand new!! Diane was very knowledgeable and helpful in selecting just the right color/finish. The entire process was seamless as every step was either on or ahead of schedule with exceptional follow through!
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so very much! Such a great piece. To replace would have 3-4 times the cost to get the same quality. They just don't make them like they used to. If you need us again, please let us know."
Julie M.
Oct 2019
Excellent!....Diane was wonderful to work with and the chairs look great. I would definitely use her again in the future!
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the kind review. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Myron L.
Dec 2017
excellent . highly professional .
Response from Carriage House II
"Hi [Member Name Removed], Angie's List doesn't notify me when I receive a review. Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it. :) Diane"
Alice G.
Dec 2017
From my first telephone conversation with Diane I knew she was the one for me. Her work is fantastic. The first item done was an old china cabinet. It was stripped, taken apart, painted and put back together. It looks fantastic. The second item was to clean up a dining room buffet. This was done in-house and again the finished product looks wonderful. I definitely recommend Diane's company for any and all refinishing services. We are still ongoing and I hope to find more stuff that needs re-doing in the near future.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the very kind review. You two have been great to work with and I look forward to helping you with future projects too!"
Stephen B.
Aug 2017
Work was completed as promised and in accordance with the estimated time completion. The chairs came out better than I expected.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so very much for the kind review. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Diane"
Jon B.
Feb 2017
Carriage House II did everything. They delivered as promised and they told me they'd have it done within two weeks and they did. They did exactly what they were supposed to do. It looks nice. It came out... like I said, everything was expected. They were competitive.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so very much for the kind review. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Diane"
Catherine A.
Jan 2017
She gave me a wide selection of fabric choices with some tips on the type of fabric that would work best with my chairs. She gave me the fabric books to look through and then the quote as soon as I had picked the fabric. She was very responsive to my communications (at all times emails were answered with specifics) and we agreed a timeline for completion of the project. I dropped off the chairs and picked up from the same location. All very easy. I thought she was amazing from beginning to end. The outcome was fantastic, they look amazing. I would definitely use again and recommend.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to working with you again!"
Jeffrey K.
Nov 2016
Great job, on time and punctual. Would use again.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to working with you again!"
Joseph C.
Nov 2016
Excellent Timely, Professional, Clean, Caring about home, Friendly and Knowledgeable
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to working with you again!"
Laura D.
Nov 2016
She was extremely friendly and professional. The work was great and the results were gorgeous!
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review. You were great to work with and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future."
Fr. G.
Jun 2016
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Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review. The A-List site has been undergoing changes and I was never notified of your review. I always respond in a timely fashion. I am so sorry. I just happened to be on the site and saw yours and several others. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. :)"
Melissa Z.
Mar 2016
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Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review. The A-List site has been undergoing changes and I was never notified of your review. I always respond in a timely fashion. I am so sorry. I just happened to be on the site and saw yours and several others. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. :)"
William N.
Sep 2015
Diane Civiletti did a superior job. This is the third job that Diane has done for us so we already knew that she was a
perfectionist. Diane is the consummate professional and she has this down to a science. She explains exactly what she is going to do, gives you a checklist (in writing) of everything she is going to do, including anything that needs to be done prior to the job. There is no confusion on the project and you know exactly what to expect and when to expect it. She schedules a specific time that the work will be performed and she is punctual and meets the time frame. Diane gave us an estimate of the project with a min/max price (in our case, a $500 range). She did run into some additional difficulties with our job (as can happen with this type of work), but the final billing was still within her original estimate. The work is excellent, professional, and without any surprises. Well, the only surprise may be how truly good the work is. It is top notch, high end, and professional work.
Also note, if you are redoing your kitchen, as we did, refinishing the cabinets to a "new" condition costs significantly less than buying new cabinets. In our case, the cabinets were structurally sound they just had 20+ years of being used in a kitchen.
We highly recommend the Diane Civiletti and the Carriage House II. She does not disappoint. We have already emailed Diane for a fourth job to refinish a kitchen table that has great sentimental value to us. It was my parent's table and they are no longer with us. It needs refinished and I have absolutely no hesitation to let Diane perform her craft on this irreplaceable piece of furniture.
perfectionist. Diane is the consummate professional and she has this down to a science. She explains exactly what she is going to do, gives you a checklist (in writing) of everything she is going to do, including anything that needs to be done prior to the job. There is no confusion on the project and you know exactly what to expect and when to expect it. She schedules a specific time that the work will be performed and she is punctual and meets the time frame. Diane gave us an estimate of the project with a min/max price (in our case, a $500 range). She did run into some additional difficulties with our job (as can happen with this type of work), but the final billing was still within her original estimate. The work is excellent, professional, and without any surprises. Well, the only surprise may be how truly good the work is. It is top notch, high end, and professional work.
Also note, if you are redoing your kitchen, as we did, refinishing the cabinets to a "new" condition costs significantly less than buying new cabinets. In our case, the cabinets were structurally sound they just had 20+ years of being used in a kitchen.
We highly recommend the Diane Civiletti and the Carriage House II. She does not disappoint. We have already emailed Diane for a fourth job to refinish a kitchen table that has great sentimental value to us. It was my parent's table and they are no longer with us. It needs refinished and I have absolutely no hesitation to let Diane perform her craft on this irreplaceable piece of furniture.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the very kind, generous and detailed review. This information is so helpful to any new, potential client. You are both a pleasure to work with and I look forward to any project you may need my help with in the future. Your kitchen project will be featured on my company's Facebook page too!! Thank you again!"
Jeffrey T.
Aug 2015
The condition of the furniture we gave Carriage House was terrible. Had it not been in my husbands family forever it would have made a great bonfire!
When we saw it coming into our home this morning both of our jaws hit the floor. These people are true craftsmen.What was once destined for the trash is now proudly displayed in our home.
I truly don't know how they did it. They worked on the 2 side tables for almost a year (they were that bad)
All I can say is that they were lovingly restored. Diane and her team love what they do and it shows.
I would recommend them and I will use them again.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the very kind and generous review. You are both a pleasure to work with and I look forward to any project you may need my help with in the future. Thank you again!"
Christine G.
Jun 2015
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Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review. The A-List site has been undergoing changes and I was never notified of your review. I always respond in a timely fashion. I am so sorry. I just happened to be on the site and saw yours and several others. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. :)"
Nancy A.
May 2015
All went well. Diane is very professional and very easy to deal with and does a fantastic job. I have an old wicker chair that I will be calling her to refurbish.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much. You were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to the opportunity to do business together again."
Shirley J.
Mar 2015
I am not wealthy, but I knew I had quality furniture, and that it would be wiser to reupholster then replace. I searched for months for a company who provided top notch services at a fair price. Indeed, the heavens shined down upon me and introduced me to Carriage House. Right from the start it was a great experience. Diane is very knowledgable and personable. She, walked me through the entire process, down to the smallest detail.
I am having 3 pieces done in total, an 8 ft sofa and 2 tuffed swivel chairs. I staggered the pieces to have something to sit on, while the other pieces are done. The sofa has since been delivered and (oh boy) did I carry on. It was as if, I was on one of those home improvement reality shows. I do believe, I cried! My sofa is absolutely beautiful, I could not be more pleased. So pleased in fact, that I asked Diane give me a price to convert my wood table into a kitchen island. Being the professional she clearly is, Diane gently informed me, that it just wasn't worth it. Thank you for your honesty. I highly recommend Diane and the Carriage House!!
I am having 3 pieces done in total, an 8 ft sofa and 2 tuffed swivel chairs. I staggered the pieces to have something to sit on, while the other pieces are done. The sofa has since been delivered and (oh boy) did I carry on. It was as if, I was on one of those home improvement reality shows. I do believe, I cried! My sofa is absolutely beautiful, I could not be more pleased. So pleased in fact, that I asked Diane give me a price to convert my wood table into a kitchen island. Being the professional she clearly is, Diane gently informed me, that it just wasn't worth it. Thank you for your honesty. I highly recommend Diane and the Carriage House!!
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the very kind review. It's customers like you that make all of my hard work worth it!"
Jennifer K.
Jan 2015
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Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the Review. Your piece was a great project to work on. It was in rough condition when it arrived, but will now last for generations to come. I look forward to working with you again on future projects."
Shawn L.
Jan 2015
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Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you for rating my company. I hope you and your wife are enjoying the vintage cabinet."
Kathie V.
Dec 2014
I was very pleased with the prompt response to my initial contact and every contact after that. Diane kept me updated on the completion date and the price. I was very pleased with the chair repiars.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you very much for the kind review. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Happy New Year!"
John D.
Dec 2014
Our kitchen cabinets had become scratched, nicked, worn and sun damaged during the past fourteen years. The finish was in need of restoration. Diane chemically cleaned, sanded, restored the color, sealed and lacquered all exterior surfaces. She re-attached all cabinet hardware and thoroughly cleaned the entire kitchen area.
She clearly explained the task, the schedule and our follow-up responsibilities. She faithfully communicated with us during the entire project and kept a disciplined schedule.
Diane is excellent at her craft and a real pleasure to work with.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much. You are great people to work with. I enjoyed your project very much. I look forward to working with you again in the future."
Carmyn G.
Jul 2014
We are very pleased with the restoration. Diane not only does good work, she is very pleasant to work with. Her attention to detail is unsurpassed. She watched the weather forecast and kept us informed. She did not hesitate to inconvenience herself to reschedule as the weather dictated.
Response from Carriage House II
"Thank you so much for the review. Front door projects are always challenging due to the weather. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. I look forward to working with you in the future on other projects."
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FAQ
Carriage House II is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Carriage House II offers free project estimates.
No, Carriage House II does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carriage House II does not offer a senior discount.
No, Carriage House II does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Carriage House II offers warranties.