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Based on the latest reviews, “"Rudy's" Brooklyn Restoration Supply” in Brooklyn Township, CT earns a stellar 99/100. Customers praise Rudy’s professionalism, deep knowledge, and personable help; the yard is described as extremely organized with a vast selection of antique doors, windows, hardware, lumber, and more, making parts easy to find when guided by Rudy. Pricing is widely viewed as fair and reasonable. Service feels personal and honest. Minor notes: selection can feel overwhelming, prices aren’t always rock-bottom, and some suggest bringing cash. Wait times are rarely mentioned, so unclear.
What clients say about "Rudy's" Brooklyn Restoration Supply in Brooklyn Township (CT)
Rudy has a long memory. He will remember your name and the names of your children. Don't take him seriously. He will pull leg and tell tall tales. I fell for a few.
This place is great. Tons of stuff, and incredibly organized - I’ve seen libraries less neat.
Rudy is incredibly helpful and has a great memory as to where everything is located, and is really great on prices.
Bring cash and some project ideas, you’re bound to find something
Rudy's the best! Always friendly and organized! He always knows where everything is! Lots of restoration items ...buildings full! I refurbished a 1940s circa door a few years ago and just went back and bought some antique door knobs and plates for another project I'm working on.
All the positive reviews say it all! This place has always been able to fulfill my reclaimed lumber needs at a VERY reasonable price!
Rudy is an perfect fixture to this community! Old school cash transaction. I bring all my woodworking friends and family here to share the experience.
I have an old colonial in Mansfield, and for any restoration work I only procure materials at Rudy’s . He explains the material, and historical context of every item - he is a true historian and New England anthropologist. Floorboards (pine and maybe oak) from 1720 - 1820 are 5 or 6 usd per square foot. That’s cheap for what you’re getting. Never will he try to take advantage of you or overcharge you. Beautiful hand-wrought 18th century ironware: the place is a museum in itself.
Fantastic finds! So many recycled items in great condition. For inside and out, fireplace mantels to ball and claw tubs, doors of all sizes, metal fences, and radiators! If he doesn't have it your out of luck!
If you are interested in saving a historic home,or repurposing pieces of history, this is the place! The inventory is impressive, and Rudy is always willing to answer your questions and offer a story!
Rudy is a excellent man. Fair prices on all antique and period doors, windows and wood for period homes. Has a collection of period cooking items and utensils.
This is one of those have to go places. Especially if you love old houses, it should be on your bucket list. Rudy is truly a delightful man with years and years of old house expertise. His place is packed with the kind of things you just do not see anywhere else. Exceptionally well organized with fair, no nonsense prices. I took me a six hour one way drive to get there, but well worth the trip. Planning on going back soon. Just so much to see. Among the great things I bought was a nine foot wide fireplace mantle. In order to get it into my eight foot mini van Rudy meticulously disassembled it without damaging any of the fine woodworking details. Highly recommended.
It's always so much fun to go there and look through these things, and he's such a pleasant man. I always look forward to seeing him. And his son Kevin is the nicest person ever
An awesome place that has just what you need. Can't find the old piece/part you are looking for? Go here. Almost sure to have it plus lots more for all your restoration projects.
I have been buying restoration "stuff" for my 1750 home from Rudy for over 30 years. He is a very pleasant, honest, intelligent and reasonable man, happy to talk about old houses with anyone. He is a tresure trove of info. and we are missing out because nobody has written a biography of his life so far. What a great place to find a authentic treasure, or to just browse and chat with Rudy.
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