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Loose Chair Frame Joint Regluing
This service is for dining chairs, armchairs, and rocking chairs that creak or sway under weight. We separate the loose joints, scrape out crystallized animal or PVA glue, cut new dowels or tenons where needed, and clamp under pressure with structural glue. The result is a rigid, safe chair frame that does not rock or creak.
£45per chair
What is included
- ✓Full or partial joint knockdown without breaking timber
- ✓Mechanical removal of dead dried glue
- ✓Hardwood dowel replacement and tenon re-wedging
- ✓Clamping using sash cramps and square alignment jigs
- ✓Touch-up of disturbed finish at joint seams
- ✓Felt floor pads fitted to all four legs
Request a furniture repair assessment
We review your notes and photos, then call or message back with a realistic price and time window.
How the repair process works
- 1Frame test and loose joint markingWe test the chair on a flat granite slab to see which joints have broken free.
- 2Controlled joint knockdownWe separate tenons and dowels using dead-blow mallets and joint spreaders without denting the timber.
- 3Cleaning and re-gluing under clamp pressureWe scrape the wood down to bare grain, apply cross-linking wood glue, and clamp the frame square.
What local clients say about our bench work
★★★★★
Julian collected our loose Victorian dining table from our home in Edgbaston. He re-glued the legs with hide glue and leveled the split top. The table is completely rigid again and the surface looks authentic.
Arthur M., Birmingham, GB★★★★★
Our set of four Edwardian dining chairs wobbled badly. They disassembled each joint, cleaned out the old crumbly adhesive, and clamped them tight with new oak dowels. Paid by bank transfer on return.
Fiona K., Solihull, GB★★★★☆
Deep heat rings on an oak bureau top were treated and buffed with natural beeswax. The original patina remains intact without any harsh sanding marks. Good communication throughout the repair.
David R., Sutton Coldfield, GBHave a piece of furniture that needs work?
Send us two or three clear photos showing the overall piece and close-ups of the damage. We will call you back within four hours with a clear, honest quote.