Summary
The customer needed the left wooden armrest reattached after the two original screws had snapped off. The job in Takapuna, Auckland required careful extraction of the broken screws, supplying and installing the correct replacement fasteners, aligning the armrest to match the intact right side and protecting the wood veneer throughout. Scheduling was tricky because the office closed on weekdays, so the chair was taken away and repaired over the weekend. There were two offers and an accepted offer of $115. The repair involved extracting the snapped fasteners, refitting the armrest with new screws and grommets, and touching up the underside finish; both handles were addressed. The customer left a five‑star (5/5) review praising promptness, clear communication and an excellent standard of work.
Final Cost
115
Completed on
16 May 2026
Location
Auckland
Completed by
Harley
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Customer Review
5.0
The best Handyman couple in Auckland! Get them now before they book up! For fixing the work chair they put in 4 new fasteners and 4 new rubber grommets. Also touched up with vanish on the underside of the arm rest where there was scuffing in the veneer. Thus, he did more then was asked of them and was proactive. They came prepared with screws but after quickly realising it wouldn’t fit made a trip to the nearest Mitre 10 to quickly get the correct ones. They had communicated super well of their movements. I only asked for the right side of the chair handle to be fixed and they went above and beyond and fixed and replaced both handles. They were super prompt and arrived on time. Very nice people. I have added them for our Investment office building as our now go-to handyman. Completed to an excellent standard. Thank you so much.
- Ane
#31765
• Handyman Services
Need a handyman to reattach/fix the left wooden armrest/handle on a dining chair. The two original screws have snapped/broken off and are missing. The screw holes themselves still appear to be in good condition and aligned correctly. The right side is intact, so it can be used as a reference for the correct screw size, positioning, and installation method. Job requirements: * Supply and install the correct replacement screws/fasteners * Ensure the handle is secured firmly and aligned properly * Match the existing setup/specifications using the intact right side as reference * Avoid damaging the wood veneer/finish during repair Chair frame is black metal with curved wooden armrests. Photos attached clearly show both the damaged side and the intact side for comparison. Looking for someone experienced with furniture repairs or assembly who can do a clean, sturdy fix.
