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Restorations-Peter Schichtel

Antique furniture restoration service · Morristown, NJ · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%74+22.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#24 of 31 closet designersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 23%
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.70★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
74%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Restorations-Peter Schichtel at a glance

Google reviewers rate the business 4.8 out of 5 based on 46 reviews, with the owner responding to 74 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the team for restoring antique furniture, doors, and wood surfaces, highlighting their craftsmanship, punctuality, and clear communication regarding color matching. One recurring criticism involves incomplete repairs, where specific requested tasks like filling hardware holes were omitted, leading to dissatisfaction despite generally positive feedback on the overall finish quality.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 46 Google reviews (44 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 74% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 11, 2026.
  • Service: Closet Designer serving Morristown, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other closet designers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction84Reliability74Craft & service97Value–Momentum84Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 84 (median 94)Reliability: 74 (median 93)Craft & service: 97 (median 98)Momentum: 84 (median 100)
Restorations-Peter SchichtelCloset Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Restorations-Peter Schichtel: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Restorations-Peter Schichtel: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
74
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Restorations-Peter Schichtel: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
97
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Restorations-Peter Schichtel: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
84
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 84.–
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Star ratings

46 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4496%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars12%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 44 written reviews

  • Praise5191%
  • Complaints59%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1832%
  • Would recommend1527%
  • Staff & attitude1120%
  • Speed & response47%
  • Price & value47%
  • Communication24%
  • Honesty & trust24%

What customers talk about

We read 44 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Peter did an amazing job restoring our very damaged bedroom set.”
    “The most incompetent little man you will ever meet in your life.”
  • “Highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality furniture restoration!”
  • “They were very professional and worked with me every step of the way.”
  • “Peter was a total pleasure to work with-professional, detail-orientated, and timely.”
  • “Worth every penny.”
  • “Peter took the time to assess the situation thoroughly, explaining the restoration process and setting clear expectations.”
  • “If you're looking for a reliable and skilled restoration expert, I highly recommend Restorations by Peter.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

D3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Peter and his team took my 15 year old cherry table top and made it new again. Highly recommend using Restorations

laurieLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★

General color of the door was good,but water marks remained. More importantly, I asked to have the holes from previous hardware filled. It came back to me with daylight holes from knobs and screw holes from latches not patched at all. $950 for staining only. I had to ask my contractor to try to fill it in. I would have preferred the whole job to be done.

Kathryn5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Peter did an amazing job restoring our very damaged bedroom set. He repaired, refinished, and stained every piece, and the final result looked brand new. His craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality furniture restoration!

Pierre1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely great work! Peter and his team restored my antique Singer sewing machine to like new. They were very professional and worked with me every step of the way.

Customer photo from Pierre's review
JosephLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

An AMAZING artist. I had him restore the antique desk in my office. The desk is TWENTY years old and looks BRAND NEW. Highly recommended.

MaryanneLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Peter and his crew did an incredible job restoring the wooden front door on my 100.+ year old home. I loved the old door even though it had a lot of wear and damage . Peter could see the potential in restoring the door to its original beauty. The door is even more beautiful than I could have imagined. The wood grain…

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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D A “Andy” Spathakis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter and his team took my 15 year old cherry table top and made it new again. Highly recommend using Restorations

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Andy , it's our pleasure- looking forward to working with you in the future.

laurie MirchukLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews laurie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

General color of the door was good,but water marks remained. More importantly, I asked to have the holes from previous hardware filled. It came back to me with daylight holes from knobs and screw holes from latches not patched at all. $950 for staining only. I had to ask my contractor to try to fill it in. I would have preferred the whole job to be done.

Kathryn Zinckgraf5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kathryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter did an amazing job restoring our very damaged bedroom set. He repaired, refinished, and stained every piece, and the final result looked brand new. His craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality furniture restoration!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Always a pleasure working for fine people like you and your husband .

Pierre Buenviaje1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Pierre has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely great work! Peter and his team restored my antique Singer sewing machine to like new. They were very professional and worked with me every step of the way.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks you so much Pierre - great customers like you make it a pleasure !!!!!

Joseph RacanelliLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

An AMAZING artist. I had him restore the antique desk in my office. The desk is TWENTY years old and looks BRAND NEW. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner · Edited 6 months ago

Thanks Doc , it’s a pleasure work for a great guy like you !!!!

Maryanne MLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maryanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter and his crew did an incredible job restoring the wooden front door on my 100.+ year old home. I loved the old door even though it had a lot of wear and damage . Peter could see the potential in restoring the door to its original beauty. The door is even more beautiful than I could have imagined. The wood grain shows through and the scroll work on the top and bottom was beautifully restored. I could not be more pleased. Peter is a true craftsman and I highly recommend him for any restoration project. .

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you Maryanne ! Making great customers ,like you, happy means more to me than you could imagine !!!

Bill Stockbridge6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter did an amazing job restoring out very old family heirloom frame. He color matched it and molded the frame. You can’t even tell that it fell off the wall crashed to the floor.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you Bill - My guy who worked with the repairs on your frame deserves a lot of the credit . It was our pleasure to help out here.

Michael VeripapaLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter and his team did an amazing job refinishing our Creat and Barrel dinning table! We had an issue with dark spots on our dinning table due to chemicals used when cleaning. Peter and his team were able to take out the dark spots and get our table looking better than brand new! My wife and I couldn’t be happier and sincerely appreciate Peter and his team fixing our dinning table!

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you so much Michael . Great customers like you and your wife make our job a pleasure !

Madelyn Dunn5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Madelyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Peter and his team did the most incredible job stripping and refinishing my parents’ 50+ year old mahogany table and chairs. The Table had an antiquated finish that did not suit our home. Peter was able to attain the EXACT finish I had hoped for and I’m so grateful that he and his talented crew were able to spend time understanding what I was looking for and delivering a beautiful result that I am SO happy with! They were such a pleasure to work with!

Robert Freda3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We recently remodeled our kitchen and after completion realized how much the kitchen table and counter stools clashed with the lighter color scheme. Peter and his team stripped the old finish, painted the set the same color of the kitchen cabinets, and custom matched the stain of the maple floors for the table top and seats of the chairs and stools. Peter encouraged us to visit the shop to ensure we were satisfied with the color before completing the job. The result speaks for itself - see the before and after photos. It really completes the kitchen and we're pleased with the results. Highly recommend Peter for any refinishing project.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you Robert ! It's always a pleasure to work with such great customers as you and Donna. We are very pleased to be of service.

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