Furniture Repair in Macon, GA
Furniture repair in Macon, GA — broken frames, loose joints, damaged surfaces, and structural fixes.
Quality furniture is worth repairing. Whether it's a broken chair leg, a drawer that won't open, a loose frame joint, or a surface with scratches and water rings, our furniture repair service in Macon, GA restores pieces so they're functional and presentable again.
We repair structural joints using proper wood glue and clamping — not just screws driven through the side. We rebuild broken frame sections with mortise-and-tenon or doweled construction depending on the original method. Drawer slides and runners get replaced with correct hardware when worn. Surface repairs use color-matched fillers and touch-up materials to minimize visibility.
We work on all wood furniture types — antiques, mid-century modern pieces, and contemporary furniture. For upholstery repairs, we coordinate with a local upholsterer when the job is beyond our scope.
What's Included
- Frame joint re-gluing and clamping
- Broken leg and rail repair
- Drawer runner and slide replacement
- Surface scratch and water damage repair
- Hardware replacement
- Veneer repair and regluing
Why Choose Handyman Macon GA for Furniture Repair?
Furniture joints fail when they're repaired with screws instead of adhesive — the wood compresses around the screw over time and the joint loosens again. Proper repair means cleaning the old glue from the mating surfaces, applying fresh wood glue, and clamping with appropriate pressure for full cure time. We do it correctly: disassemble to the failure point, clean, glue, and clamp. For antique furniture, we use hide glue where the original construction used it, which matters both for the repair's longevity and for the piece's restoration value. Drawer slides get replaced with matching hardware rather than shimmed, and surface repairs use color-matched fillers and touch-up materials to minimize the repair's visibility under normal lighting.
How Furniture Repair Works
- Failure diagnosis — We identify the specific failure point: joint separation, drawer slide wear, frame crack, or surface damage. Treating the symptom without finding the cause produces a repair that fails again.
- Disassembly to the failure point — The piece is disassembled back to the broken joint or component. Old glue is fully removed from both mating surfaces — new glue won't bond to cured old glue.
- Glue and clamp — Fresh wood glue (or hide glue on antique pieces) is applied and the joint is clamped at appropriate pressure for full cure time. Screws through a joint are not a substitute for adhesive — they compress the wood and loosen again.
- Surface and hardware finish — Drawer slides are replaced with matching hardware. Surface repairs are color-matched with touch-up compound and blended under normal lighting. Final result should not require explanation.
Furniture Repair Cost in Macon, GA
Chair or table joint re-gluing (single joint, properly clamped) typically runs $75–$150. Drawer slide replacement is $55–$95 per drawer including soft-close hardware upgrade. Frame repair on a sofa or bed (broken rail, loose slat) is generally $95–$200. Surface scratch and chip repair is $95–$175 depending on finish type.
We carry hide glue for antique repairs and color-matched touch-up compounds for most wood finishes. Call (877) 368-1249 for a free estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Call us at (877) 368-1249 and we'll answer it directly.
- Usually yes. A well-made antique repaired correctly retains more value than a replacement piece costs. We use appropriate techniques for the period and construction method.
- Yes. Usually a leg length or rocker curvature issue. We shim, trim, or replace the offending component to restore even rocking.