Furniture Repair

Furniture Repair Services Offered by In the Mountains Custom Furniture

Here at In the Mountains Custom Furniture, we take great pride in offering top-notch furniture repair in Livingston, MT, restoring your cherished pieces with accuracy, craftsmanship, and care. We know that furniture isn't just decor; it carries history, comfort, design integrity, and when wear, damage, or age diminish its beauty or function, you deserve a repair service that respects both the past and the future of your piece. Below, we explain our services, our locations, the reasons customers trust us, and what makes our approach to furniture repair in Livingston, MT, stand out.

Who We Are & Where We Operate

We are a local, family-owned workshop based in Livingston, MT, with over 30 years of woodworking experience. Though we are headquartered in Livingston, we also serve surrounding Montana communities including Bozeman, Belgrade, and Big Sky. Our roots in this area run deep, and we're proud to bring what we've learned over decades in craftsmanship to every job, whether it's creating custom furniture or repairing existing pieces.

When you call us for furniture repair in Livingston, MT, you're dealing directly with artisans who live in the community, understand local styles, environmental conditions, and have a deep commitment to preserving beauty and function in each piece we touch. Our shop is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which gives customers flexibility for drop-offs, pickups, inspections, estimates, and consultations.

Our Furniture Repair Services

While much of our work focuses on custom furniture design and fabrication, we also provide comprehensive furniture repair in Livingston, MT. Below are some of the types of repair services we offer, how we approach them, and what kinds of work we generally undertake:

• Structural repair: When tables, chairs, bedframes, cabinets, or other furniture suffer damage to joints, legs, frames, or supports, we assess the integrity and reinforce, rebuild, or replace as needed. We treat each piece according to its original structure-respecting materials, historic joinery, and original aesthetic.
• Surface restoration: Scratches, dents, gouges, stains, or water marks, these are common over time. We can sand, refinish, stain, or recoat surfaces to make them look fresh, matching existing finishes or changing to a new finish upon request.
• Hardware & component replacement: Broken hinges, missing knobs, loose screws, or damaged inlays, all of these can diminish a piece's usability and appearance. We can source or recreate hardware, re-secure components, and ensure everything functions smoothly.
• Refinishing & refinishing matching: Whether the piece has old varnish, lacquer, oil finish, or another kind, we work to preserve as much original finish as possible, or we can fully strip and refinish. For pieces with mixed or mismatched finishes, we harmonize to an appealing, cohesive result.
• Custom modification & adaptation: Sometimes you have a piece you love but it doesn't quite fit a space or your current needs. We can modify height, add or remove parts, reconfigure sections, or combine new wood with old to maintain character while enhancing utility.

We evaluate each job individually; sometimes what appears to be a major problem can be addressed with subtle, refined methods that preserve original materials and character. Whenever you reach out for furniture repair in Livingston, MT, we provide a consultation to review the damage, discuss options, and offer an estimate, so you know what to expect.

Why Trust Us with Your Furniture Repair in Livingston, MT

Choosing someone to repair your furniture isn't just about fixing something broken; it's about trusting someone with something you care about. Here are the reasons we believe customers have put their trust in us time and again:

• Deep experience: Over 30 years in woodworking means we've seen many types of issues; structural, finish, style, design, and have honed solutions that respect original craftsmanship.
• Attention to detail & owner involvement: You deal directly with someone who cares about the work, not just a technician. From matching grain and finish to respecting proportions and joinery, we aren't satisfied unless the piece looks, feels, and works well.
• Commitment to originality: When possible, we preserve as much of the original material, style, and finish as feasible. Where replacement or enhancement is necessary, we use materials and finishes that are compatible. This ensures that furniture repair in Livingston, MT, doesn't compromise the integrity or aesthetics of the piece.
• Local reputation, community roots: Being based in Livingston, MT, we interact with clients locally in Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky areas; we understand local tastes, what people expect in durability, appearance, and longevity given our environment (dry winters, intense sun, variable humidity). We are not a large out-of-town shop; we are your neighbors.
• Transparency & communication: From estimating costs, explaining options, timelines, and showing you samples or references, we believe good communication is essential. We want you to know what you're paying for and why.

What to Expect When You Choose Us

When you bring us a piece for furniture repair in Livingston, MT, or contact us for a consultation, here's how the process typically unfolds:

• Initial Inspection & Assessment: You drop off the piece, or we examine it at our shop. We carefully inspect joints, surfaces, finish, hardware, and any existing repairs or damage. We document what's original, what's altered, and what the repair options are.
• Discussion of Options & Estimate: We talk through possible repair paths: minimal restoration vs. full reconstruction vs. refinishing. We show you examples or samples if finish matching is involved. Then we give you a cost estimate, timeline, and what you can expect in terms of final appearance and durability.
• Repair & Restoration Work: Once you approve, we begin the work. Depending on the piece, that may include disassembly, joining, sanding, applying finish, replacing parts, sometimes integrating new wood, sometimes patching or matching old wood grain. Our workshop is equipped with both traditional tools and modern ones, allowing precision and respect for craftsmanship.
• Finishing & Quality Review: After structural work is done, we move to finishing. That includes stains, lacquers, oils, varnishes, or whatever your piece requires. We often let finishes cure fully, then assemble and polish. We do a final quality check: stability, function, aesthetic match, making sure the repaired piece meets or exceeds expectations.
• Pickup or Delivery: Once complete, you can pick up your piece from our workshop in Livingston, MT. In some cases, for larger custom furniture or restored items, arrangements for delivery or shipping may be possible. We discuss logistics ahead of time so nothing is unexpected.

Service Area & How We Fit Your Needs

We are based in Livingston, MT, and that remains our main workshop and service center. People from Livingston trust us for furniture repair because they can see our workshop, talk face-to-face, and bring items in. We also serve clients from around Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, and beyond who want quality repairs, refinements, or custom work. Our geographic service allows us to combine local convenience with the craftsmanship you'd expect in a bespoke furniture shop.

If you're located outside Livingston but nearby, don't hesitate to reach out. We may be able to arrange pickup or coordinate transportation for larger pieces. What matters most is the responsibility we take for your furniture; no matter where you are in the Montana region we serve.

Contact Us

If you have a piece that's seen better days, whether a family heirloom, a rustic bench that's sagging, an antique dresser that's lost drawers or finish, we'd be honored to restore it. Contact us to schedule a consultation, bring in your item, talk through your needs, and see what's possible. When you choose us for furniture repair in Livingston, MT, you're choosing skill, respect for history, attention to detail, and work that stands the test of time.