Garden furniture repair in Newton Abbot

### Why Repair Instead of Replace?

**Because garden furniture's expensive and most damage is fixable.**

A wobbly chair doesn't mean you need a new dining set. A stuck parasol doesn't need replacing. A couple of broken slats don't condemn the whole bench. Most furniture problems are straightforward repairs that cost a fraction of replacement.

But here's the thing: **you need to repair before it gets worse**. A loose screw becomes a split joint becomes a collapsed chair. Catching problems early saves furniture and money.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Annual furniture check in spring catches problems before they worsen. Tighten everything, treat any rust, replace worn parts. Furniture lasts decades instead of years. Worth doing.

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### Repair vs Replace

| ✅ Worth Repairing | ❌ Replace Instead | |--------------------|---------------------| | Wobbly joints | Completely rotten wood | | Broken individual slats | Structural frame failure | | Stuck parasol mechanism | Ripped parasol fabric (expensive repair) | | Surface rust | Heavy corrosion throughout | | Split wood (can be glued) | Multiple components failed |

I'll tell you honestly which category your furniture falls into.

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### Common Repairs I Do

**🔧 Structural Fixes**

| Problem | Repair Approach | Typical Time | |---------|----------------|--------------| | **Wobbly chair joints** | Disassemble, clean, re-glue, clamp | 1 hr per chair | | **Loose screws/bolts** | Replace with longer/thicker, use thread lock | 30 mins | | **Split wooden slats** | Remove, replace with new timber | 1 hr | | **Broken backrest** | Add internal bracket or splice repair | 1-1.5 hrs | | **Metal frame rust** | Wire brush, treat, paint | 1 hr |

**☂️ Parasol Repairs**

- Stuck/stiff mechanism (lubricate, free up) - Broken ribs (replace or splint) - Torn fabric (patch small tears, large ones uneconomical) - Wonky pole (straighten or reinforce)

**🪵 Wood Treatment**

- Surface rot (cut out, fill, treat, paint) - Loose joints (re-glue and clamp properly) - Water damage (dry out, treat, seal)

**📦 What You Get** - Furniture functional again - Money saved vs replacement - Honest assessment of remaining lifespan - Preventative advice to avoid future problems

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### Repair Examples & Costs

**Wobbly garden chair (loose joints)?** Disassemble, re-glue with proper wood glue, clamp overnight. £60-85 per chair. Way cheaper than new set.

**Broken wooden slat on bench?** Remove damaged slat, cut replacement to size, fit and finish. £60-85 depending on access.

**Parasol won't open/close smoothly?** Clean mechanism, lubricate, adjust tension. Usually £60 callout. Replacement parasols cost £100+.

**Table legs loose?** Tighten fixings, add brackets if needed, stabilize. £60 for standard repair.

**Metal bistro set going rusty?** Wire brush rust off, treat with rust converter, touch up paint. £60-110 depending on how bad it is.

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### Pricing

| Repair Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Simple fix (tightening, lubrication) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Moderate repair (slat replacement, joint repair) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Complex repair (multiple issues, materials needed) | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |

*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials (replacement parts, specialist fixings) charged at cost.*

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### Perfect For You If...

✅ **Furniture's basically sound** - just needs tightening/fixing

✅ **You'd rather repair than replace** - environmental and financial sense

✅ **One broken piece ruins a set** - fix it rather than mismatched furniture

✅ **Can't do it yourself** - tools, skills, or physical ability lacking