In October 1982 Tom, Carol and John Stoddard established Stoddard’s Furniture Service, honing their craft through residential furniture restoration and architectural wood touch-up on cruise ships.
Almost by accident they found their niche when asked by a satisfied residential client to service the furniture at his place of business. It didn’t take long for them to figure out that commercial office properties were filled with architectural wood and quickly set out to become the go-to company for all commercial wood care needs. Property managers and building owners quickly discovered the value, both visually and financially, in maintaining the architectural wood in their buildings with touch-up. Over the years Stoddard’s has earned several acknowledgements from TOBY award winning clients and more recently has been recognized as a key vendor by clients qualifying for LEED certification.
2004 was a big year for the company as they incorporated changing their name to Stoddard’s Restoration Services, Inc. and celebrated the long-deserved retirement of Tom and Carol Stoddard.
With John leaning into the commercial property segment of the business the company continued to flourish, withstanding a recession and global pandemic. In 2022, as the company celebrated 40 successful years in business, it was clear that a plan for succession needed to be put into place and there was one obvious choice. Jorge Colin had worked his way up through the company to Account Manager and brought a new and exciting energy to the Stoddard’s management team, making the decision an easy one. Jorge would become the new leader of Stoddard’s Restoration Services.
Jorge started off as a touch-up technician with Stoddard’s while attending college. He had little, to no experience with wood touch-up/restoration. However, he learned quick to master the art of touch-up with the help of his fellow technicians. After several years working at Stoddard’s, Jorge graduated with a degree in Construction Management at CSULB in 2022. Seeing the value and integrity of this business, Jorge made it his mission to one day lead Stoddard’s Restoration Services.
The extraordinary staff, led by President and CEO Jorge Colin, continues to provide the high standards and quality workmanship the Stoddard’s name has become known for.
“I would not be in the place I am today without John’s trust in me. Stephani and Joe have supported and believed in me since day one, and of course the group of talented technicians who have taught me their skills and watched me grow. I thank every, one of them very much.”– Jorge Colin
100+
Long Term Customers
WHY STODDARDS
Serving Southern California since 1982
Leadership:
The Stoddard’s name is synonymous with quality wood restoration in the commercial property management industry. We take great pride in our team of talented touch-up artisans and our long-standing reputation as the leading wood and laminate restoration company in Southern California.
Relationships:
As the face of Stoddard’s, John Stoddard earned the trust and friendship of many long term customers over the years with his vast knowledge and honest assessments and now Jorge Colin is following suite cultivating his own friendships and trustworthy reputation within our industry.
Hassle Free Service:
We have crafted not only the art of on-site touch-up but also the art of full service administration. Our qualified administrative staff will manage all communications, contracts, insurance requirements and scheduling so there are no problems or surprises.
The Best Touch-up Artisans Around:
Unlike most other trades, finding that magic combination of attributes within a single technician is rare but a condition of our hiring. All of our technicians require anywhere from six months to a year of training, even those with touch-up or refinishing experience. In addition to our restoration processes we make sure all technicians are well trained in safety, client asset protection, basic courtesy, pass down and access management.
What Our Happy Customers Have To Say!
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Greenlaw has had the pleasure of collaborating with Stoddard’s Restoration Services for many years on a myriad of properties, big and small. They approach each building and service with professionalism and courtesy. Their work ethic and ease of scheduling eliminates the need for our teams to track and schedule services. “
Jennifer Durant – Regional Director
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I have had the pleasure of working with Stoddard’s for over 12 years, and they consistently exceeded my expectations. Their competitive pricing is just the start—the quality of their work is truly unmatched. What sets them apart even more is their incredible team, who are always on top of scheduling and make every project run smoothly.
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Milly Prunean – General Manager
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“We have used Stoddard’s for many years for door and furniture repair. Because of their outstanding quality of work and the service they provide, we now contract with them on an annual basis for monthly service on all the wood doors in two high rise buildings.” “
Lynn Butler – USAA Realty
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I have worked with Stoddard’s for years and highly recommend their services. They have always been attentive and detailed in all our interactions, and the service quality itself is second to none. I used them extensively for wood door restoration and the results are amazing. I highly recommend Stoddard’s. “
