DailywellnesshubWoodCraft Remote Video Consultation and DIY Repair Guide
This service is for DIY woodworkers, hobbyists, or homeowners outside our physical collection zone who want to fix their own furniture correctly. You show us the damaged piece over video, we diagnose the joint or timber issue, and we write a custom repair sheet with tool and material links. The result is the exact method professional restorers use, tailored to your skill level.
What is included
- ✓30-minute direct video call with an experienced furniture restorer
- ✓Timber species and existing finish identification from high-res shots
- ✓Structural failure analysis showing why the joint or veneer failed
- ✓Written step-by-step PDF instructions tailored to your specific piece
- ✓Exact shopping list of glues, waxes, abrasives, and clamp types
- ✓Email follow-up to review your progress photos before final gluing
Request a furniture repair assessment
We review your notes and photos, then call or message back with a realistic price and time window.
Questions about this service
What do I need to prepare before the video call?
Have a tape measure, a torch or good room lighting, and your phone camera ready near the furniture piece.
What if during the call you find the piece is too complex for me to fix?
We tell you honestly. If you live within our West Midlands collection zone, we can credit the consultation fee toward our in-workshop service.
Do you recommend expensive specialist power tools?
No. We focus on simple hand tools, correct clamps, scrapers, and standard workshop consumables available from local hardware shops.
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, GBOur 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, GBDeep 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.