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About
30 years experience in the domain of woodworking, apprenticeship in France where I am from. 20 years in the Bay Area in a professional fully equipped shop to provide excellent product. Beside the skill of primary carpentry I can provide services for classical wood carving, restoration of antique/vintage/modern furniture, marqueterie, custom furniture and cabinetry. I do not accept jobs in San Francisco.
I only work with wood. I do not do ANY form of upholstery work of any kind. Please do not contact me for such services. ******************************************. Thank you
Overview
Hired 12 times
Serves Berkeley, CA
Background checked
1 employee
24 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Liz X.
Jun 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gerard is a talented and careful woodworker! You can tell he really cares about the details and quality of his work. I asked him to refinish a chair and it was done beautifully -- I couldn't have asked for more! He is also responsive and easy to work with.
Details: I'm flexible • Chair • 1 piece of furniture • At the pro’s location
Gerard Laugier Woodworking's reply
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely and complimentary review. I am very glad you are so pleased with the outcome of your project.
Thank you as always
Gerard
Furniture Refinishing
Terry W.
Jul 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gerard was wonderful to work with! I have a family heirloom cabinet that was damaged in shipping - pieces of wood were broken off, the door was detached, and the top of the cabinet was essentially ripped off. Gerard took the piece apart, fixed it, and put it back together so that our family can continue to love it! He was also highly professional and responsive throughout. Highly recommend!
Details: Repair scratches, dents, or cracks • Repair broken furniture • Dresser • Wood • My home, venue, etc.
Gerard Laugier Woodworking's reply
Thank you Terry. It was a pleasure working with you.
Gerard
Furniture Repair
Elin l.
May 8, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gerard refinished and repaired my solid wood dining table and chairs. He is very knowledge about his trade and detailed the steps on the job he did for us. He did a beautiful job matching it to another piece of furniture I own.
Details: Repair scratches, dents, or cracks • Restore original wood • Apply finish or polish • Table • Wood • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Gerard Laugier Woodworking's reply
Thank you Elin,
I greatly appreciate your review. I am so pleased you are happy with the outcome!
Thank you again,
Gerard
Furniture Repair
Linda S.
Sep 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
He is a lovely man that did a wonderful job on my table. I would strongly recommend him and would use him again.
Details: Apply new paint or stain • Table • 1 piece of furniture • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Furniture Refinishing
Elizabeth X.
Jun 3, 2025
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Gerard is a talented and careful woodworker! You can tell he really cares about the details and quality of his work. I asked him to refinish a chair and it was done beautifully -- I couldn't have asked for more! He is also responsive and easy to work with.
Gerard Laugier Woodworking's reply
Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate it very much.
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Gerard Laugier
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My hourly is $175 an hour for new clients. I charge time and materials. Materials are paid upfront, weekly progress payments for jobs that take more than one week. Payment in full is due at time of completion.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to speak on the phone once email contact has been made, then set up an initial meeting. I prefer in person meetings. I do site visits, customers are welcome to visit me at my shop by appointment ( this is shop policy). Once we have decided on details and cost of project. I provide an estimate of cost, time line for construction and installation. I do installation for some jobs, for others I recommend having it installed by someone else ie: custom doors. It's usually less expensive to hire someone else to install a door, fence, etc.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am from France. It was there I apprenticed for 6 years. I started working in Bay Area 20 years ago. Prior to my move to US I worked in France and Montreal.
