What would you estimate to repair a water-damaged wooden bureau? (Got a $4–6k quote… is that normal?)
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to get a ballpark estimate before committing to a furniture repair, and I’d love some input.
I have a wooden bureau that’s in decent shape overall but needs some work:
• Water damage on the top and on two drawers (right side)
• A few nicks/surface wear throughout
• Three small wooden pieces missing from the handles (I still have 2 of them, but they need to be properly reattached — glue didn’t hold when I tried)
• One of the front legs is broken from when it was moved
I’m basically looking for a “full tune-up” to bring it back to life, not just a quick fix.
I did get one estimate already, and it came in at $4,000–$6,000. I understand good craftsmanship isn’t cheap, but I’m trying to figure out if that’s in the normal range or on the high end.
Does that quote sound reasonable for this kind of work? Or should I be getting a few more opinions?
Also, if you’ve had similar work done, was it worth it vs. replacing the piece?
TIA