A & A Antique Restoration

I had searched for places to get my husband’s childhood antique bedroom set stripped and painted for my daughter’s room, when I came across A&A (the only place in LBC) I was curious to see if their reputation on Unilocal lived up to what it was made out to be. Not only were they the most reasonable quote we got, but Jesus and Jose were so knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient. I was extremely indecisive on the color I wanted. After many trips there with different swatches, I finally decided. They got two dressers and a nightstand finished in just under a month! I was so impressed at the finished product. They took great care of our antique furniture and made it look spectacular. I couldn’t speak higher of their work. They even gave me some touch up paint for whenever it needs a touch up. I definitely recommend A&A.

Needed a wooden cane repaired, the handle was loose. Called 2 other places and never got a callback. Robert said he would try and to bring it down. Left it the next day. Got it back after 2 days. As good as new, he said it would never loosen.

This week was my second time taking some furniture to be repaired at A & A. The first time was well over a year ago and it was a vintage coffee table from the 60’s. They did a great job keeping the original structure but at the same time reinforced the legs the way they needed to be. I was really happy. This week I took a crappy arm chair that my household came attached to so we decided to fix. They not only fixed it, they totally rebuilt the support frame, even adding braces where the original construction of the chair from the manufacturer lacked. AND the told me it would be about three days, they called me in two. All for under 100 bucks. These guys know their stuff. Big ups to Jesus and Jose. Will always bring my furniture here.

Our 1930’s Hand Stenciled Mahogany door was damaged by a tenant’s dog.
The first refinisher called wanted to strip the door inwhich we would loose the original tri-​colored stenciling completely.
Jose at A & A Antique came and was open to trying to save the stenciling right away. He is thoughtful, methodical even and careful — his staff friendly and cooperative.
I did need to confirm each conversation due to the difference in language and check in to see how the work was coming. He insisted that we come by to check on the work to make sure we were happy with the final results before he delivered it back to us.
The work was exceptional — I never expected to be able to retain the value of such an irreplacable piece.
I highly recommend Jose.

Beware of these people! Their website says they will come out for a free estimate & they don’t! When I called to have them come look at a chest the owner Jose asked me to email him pictures instead, which I sent him that day. After 3 weeks of no response I contacted him again & he had me resend the photos. When he looked at the pictures he told me it would cost about $ 200 and 2 weeks to refinish, I said I would let him know in a few days what I decided. Jose then called and left me a message the next day stating he didn’t remember if he gave me an estimate but it would cost $ 450. I called him back to see how the cost could more than double in less than 24 hrs since we spoke & he didn’t have a good explanation. I told Jose that if he had come out for the estimate that his website promises this mess could have been avoided. Since my experience with Jose & this company were «sketchy» at best I opted to look for another company that does what its website promises & doesn’t double their estimate the day after they give you one.

I just took a beloved antique mahogany dresser here to be refinished and it turned out great. It looks brand new and the folks at A&A were really helpful. They even let me swing by as they tested the finish to ensure I’d be happy with the final color (changed a lot once it was taken to the bare wood). I will use them again and would recommend them highly.