Wood Restoration of Fort Mill

Wood Restoration of Fort Mill handles cabinet work in Fort Mill, South Carolina. John Sims runs the company and takes on refinishing, painting, new door fronts, built-in additions like bars or pantries, color matching to existing setups, and full installs or modifications on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The crew pulls from Timberlake lines when needed and handles off-site work before bringing pieces back for reinstall. Customers call on them for upgrades that keep original wood where possible or refresh worn surfaces without full replacement.

Reviewers describe kitchen cabinet makeovers that turn outdated oak into painted finishes or restore high-end glaze details after years of use. John and Tyler handle projects that include island changes, hood vents, pull-out shelves, and matching additions in dining rooms or laundry areas. Bathroom vanities damaged by spills get restored, and special order pieces get added or painted to blend with older homes. Outcomes include cabinets that look factory fresh, flow with the rest of the house, and hold up under heavy family use thanks to the warranty John provides.

John stays in touch throughout each job, answers questions fast, and adjusts around other trades on site. Tyler focuses on the small details during installs and touch-ups. Pricing comes in reasonable with clear estimates, and the team finishes on the timelines they set while keeping the house clean. They serve the Fort Mill area and nearby spots like Charlotte, with John often recommending ways to cut costs without losing quality. Reviewers note the crew stands behind the work, returning for fixes on issues caused by others.

All listed reviews give five stars for the craftsmanship and service. Common points include strong attention to detail from John and Tyler, solid communication, and results that match or beat expectations on color and fit. DIRT Score 4.9 from reviews on Finds.

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“Wood Restoration of Fort Mill is the best! Their craftsmanship is truly outstanding, with incredible attention to detail and a clear commitment to quality in every aspect of the project. They stayed with the job until everything was absolutely perfect, which speaks volumes about their pride in their work. Communication was outstanding from start to finish—John kept me informed every step of the way and was ALWAYS responsive. Questions that I had -where other contractors overlapped -he always answered or got back to me quickly to assist in getting them the answers they needed to keep the project moving forward. John and Tyler were incredibly collaborative, open to walking through different perspectives on how to approach the project, and genuinely valued our input. At the same time, they brought thoughtful ideas and expert guidance. They were a pleasure to work with—reliable, skilled, and fully committed to getting every detail just right. If you’re looking for a cabinetry company that combines craftsmanship, communication, reliability and collaboration, Wood Restoration of Fort Mill is an excellent choice.”

“We loved our kitchen cabinets but were ready for an upgrade and opted for a refinish. John and his team took excellent care both off site and onsite and gave our cabinets a great makeover. With an active family who loves to cook, we especially appreciate the warranty! It’s comforting knowing that John stands behind his team’s craftsmanship.”

“I love the service they provided and the finish result! My kitchen cabinets turned out amazing and now flow beautifully with the rest of the house. They were also great to work with and so helpful with any questions I had.”

“Highly recommend Wood Restoration of Fort Mill! John is very personable and professional. His pricing is right where you want it to be, and the quality is fabulous!!!! Tyler deserves a huge shoutout because he never misses a detail and is very easy to talk to if you have any questions during the process. I was planning to have John complete a few more cabinetry projects I had planned for my home, but sadly, we are moving. To whoever purchases our home and gets to enjoy a brand new kitchen, I will make sure to leave John's card in the drawer! =)”

“We couldn’t be happier with the work that John did. John is excellent! He kept in touch with me every step of the project. He thinks outside the box for creative solutions on how to design and work with our existing kitchen issues. John was so accommodating that he worked around other contractors in our renovation and always made me feel like our project was priority. He really cares about the homeowner and their satisfaction and his quality of work. John’s cabinetry is excellent and was able to color match it perfectly to our existing cabinets. Tyler worked in our house installing the cabinets. Tyler is fantastic. Makes everything perfect down to the smallest detail. We are so happy with the results and highly recommend John and his team.”

“I started working with John ten years ago when we moved to Charlotte and needed to add some new special order cabinets to the home we had just purchased. John took great care of us then. We recently downsized to a smaller and older home and needed once again to add several special order wall and base cabinets which John then painted to match the color and finish of the existing cabinets. The result is a perfect match. We couldn’t be happier with John’s workmanship and the quality of the cabinets he provided. We heartily recommend John Sims and his company, Wood Restoration of Fort Mill.”

“John Mills from Wood Restoration of Fort Mill is a skilled and efficient cabinet expert. He is very easy to communicate with and showed extreme patience while working on our project. We decided to add a built in bar/butler pantry area in our formal dining room. When we were searching for companies to build it for us, a friend of us recommended John to us. He responded immediately, was on time, very friendly and communicated very well. Within the first meeting we decided to go with John and cancelled the other appointments we had scheduled with other companies. He helped us design the cabinet area, ordered all the pieces from Timberlake Cabinetry per our request to match with our existing kitchen cabinetry and gave us a very competent quote which we were very happy with. During the project I was very specific on how I wanted the project to turn out and John was very understanding and satisfied our every need from the color of the molding to the custom drawers. We receive compliments on the bar area from every single person who walk into our house. I would highly recommend John to every single person who wants to get cabinet work done in their home.”

“John and his team were top notch to work with. We wanted our butler's pantry to match our kitchen, meant painting the cabinets, getting new doors and handles. He also installed pull out shelves (wine logic) in the lower cabinets. We are very happy with the result and definitely recommend him and his team.”

“Our kitchen was in need of a major refresh, and we are so glad we found Wood Restoration of Fort Mill! They modified the island and hood vent, as well as painted the entire kitchen. It looks brand new and the refurbished areas are seamless with the existing cabinetry. They went above and beyond to make sure we had the exact color we wanted. We couldn't be happier! John and Tyler are true masters of their trade.”

“John and his team did a beautiful job redoing our bathroom cabinets which had acetone spilled on them!! They also refinished a vintage maple dining room table doing an excellent job!! They were easy to work with and kept us informed on their progress. Finished on the timeline given.”

“Good fortune to have read the many great reviews for Wood Restoration online and then in our own experience with John and Tyler find first hand that the reviews are warranted. This project restained a portion of our kitchen cabinets plus the master bathroom vanity. The evaluation process was speedy, estimate reasonable, work completed offsite in the timeframe promised and the final reinstallation of the cabinet doors and drawer fronts went smoothly. John and Tyler refurbished the worn and unsightly marks on the doors and drawers, restained each to match and blend into the original color perfectly in each room. Learning our lesson, we purchased door pulls and drawer knobs to mitigate future wear and tear and Wood Restoration installed them on all the cabinets and vanities in the house, even those not part of the restoration process. Communication was clear and kept us fully informed on progress and scheduling. This has been a completely successful project and we couldn't be happier with the result! Thank you, John and Tyler.”

“John and the crew made our newly purchased home with an outdated kitchen look like we did a major home improvement in just a matter of days. The originally installed cabinets went from quality oak wood to beautiful factory-painted cabinets. They even researched the company paint hue to ensure they created the perfect matching color. Now we walk into our kitchen and feel at home. It also made the room brighter and appear larger. The idea of using a different color for the island also makes our seemingly custom kitchen appear so expensive although was a fraction of the price it would have cost to replace the cabinets. Although it took a few more days than initially expected, that was only because Jim and his crew would not give up until the proper coats and no drip was shown anywhere! Thank you John, you truly turned our house into a home we are proud of and worked meticulously with our dog and three kids to keep the place running smoothly, clean, and safe. AJH”

“John provides excellent customer service and overall craftsmanship. My wife and I moved into a 1940's mill home and wanted to maintain the overall character of the home while making a few modifications to make it more functional. John and his team were very efficient and had great ideas to make the modifications look like they were original. I included before and after pictures for better reference. I would highly recommend Wood Restoration of Fort Mil for any home project!”

“John and his crew did a high quality finish on cabinets that looks straight from a factory. We get comments all the time on how good the cabinets look. We had an issue with our microwave installation that caused damage and John’s crew came back out a resprayed the the cabinets getting them to look brand new again. It’s great to know they stand behind their work and also the mishaps of others! We would definitely use them again for our remodeling projects!”

“Jon and his team exceeded our expectations on our kitchen cabinets. They installed all new door fronts and took our cabinets to the top of the ceiling. The finish product looks like it was done day one when the home was built. Highly recommend Jon for anything dealing with cabinets and painting as well. You won’t be disappointed, Jon was so easy to work with and his prices were fair.”

“We had new kitchen cabinets installed in our very busy urban condo which resulted in the most envied kitchen now in our building association. However, we ran into unforeseen issues along the way which were not a result of their craftsmanship, but Tyler and John were very responsive and came out every time to address these concerns and made things right immediately. Their commitment to standing behind their work meant a lot to us. We would definitely recommend them!”

“After speaking with several cabinet refinishers we decided to go with John and his crew for the following reasons: 1) Other vendors wanted to steer us towards covering the beautiful natural wood with a solid color (They didn't listen to us, or could do what we wanted.); 2) John took the time on the phone to educate me on his process and capabilities, which instilled confidence that he could meet or exceed our expectations; 3) John's quote was reasonable and he actually made recommendations that lowered our overall cost; 4) John and his team delivered on every level. Please see our pictures of before and after. New granite counter tops, sink and faucet are next on our list. In short, Wood Restoration of Fort Mill is honest, reasonable and can back it up.”

“I had the pleasure of using Wood Restoration of Fort Mill to refinish my kitchen cabinets. I have quite a large kitchen with many cabinets. The cabinets are high end with much detailed wood and glaze lines. They were restrained to match the original finish and the glaze lines were touched up. The work was done promptly and neatly. My husband and I were both very pleased with the work and would highly recommend this business. The cabinets look new. It is six years since the work was done and the pictures show just how well everything still looks.”

“After researching the reviews from several companies, we selected Wood Restoration of Fort Mill to stain our Cabinets. It was a great experience and we are extremely pleased with the results. I can confirm the experiences outlined from the other positive reviews regarding customer service, attention to detail, and promptness. You will likely find someone that is more affordable, however, as the ol' saying goes - you get what you pay for. The quality of the work is second to none. John is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his consultation. His team is very professional and respectful of your home. They all had the proper PPEs and took other safety precautions. Tyler, the lead worker, is exceptional. I highly recommend that you ask for Tyler. He treated the job as if it was his very own project. In fact, the experience was so great, that we ordered laundry cabinets and a vanity as well, which John was able to get at a great rate. In offering a balanced review, the only opportunity that I would report, is that the company could probably benefit from having an admin support. This would eliminate some of the follow ups and keep you a little more informed. However, John is prompt to re”

“John of Wood Restoration was a pleasure to work with from start to finish.  He transformed our visions into a reality with top notch, exceptional craftsmanship.  We are proud of the custom cabinetry in our home that he built for us.  He was always on time and very professional.  We have had numerous compliments on how lovely the cabinet is.  He was able to get the Timberlake cabinets which match our Timberlake cabinets in the kitchen (even the knobs match).  The wood top was stained to match our floor.  It looks way more expensive than what we paid for it. He also built in cabinets in our laundry room and added doors to the open spaces in our master bathroom.  Everything looks great and we couldn't be happier with how each piece turned out.    You cannot go wrong working with John, - an all round excellent experience!”