FAQs

Holowchuk Wood Services strives to do many repairs while in the home to reduce turnaround time. Many repairs can be done while in the home for a few hours. However, sometimes the damage is extensive and must be taken off site for repair.

Holowchuk Wood Services specializes in color changes and specialty finishes. A Holowchuk Wood Services  specialist can conduct a consultation and provide you with options for this process.

There are several ways worn finishes can be repaired. If the wearing is minimal, a new coat of finish can be applied to achieve the desired result of an enhanced appearance. However, if the finish is too badly damaged, the table will most likely need to be stripped and refinished.

Holowchuk Wood Services can repair areas of pet damage including dog chews, cat scratches and various other types of pet damage. Holowchuk Wood Services will provide you with an analysis of the damaged areas and provide you with options on how we can restore the look of the damaged piece.

White spots on furniture can result when heat (a hot pizza box, for example) or water (from a glass) penetrate the surface. In most cases,  Holowchuk Wood Services can repair this type of damage on site in a few hours or less. In cases where the damage is too great, Holowchuk Wood Services will present you with other options for restoring the piece.

Holowchuk Wood Services repairs damage on all types and styles of wood furniture, surfaces and cabinets. In many cases, items can be repaired instead of being replaced, which is a cost savings.

Holowchuk Wood Services uses predominately water-based products which have less odor. Some repair processes may require the use of more traditional products. In these instances, the Holowchuk Wood Services technician will ensure adequate ventilation or simply work on the piece outside of the home.

In many cases, yes Holowchuk Wood Services,  can conduct repairs on site. However, there are times when the extent of the damage will require your furniture to be repaired at an off-site facility. In those instances, Holowchuk Wood Services will make you aware of the procedure for off-site repairs.