French Polishing and Fine Wood Finishing across London, Surrey & The South of England

Specialist wood finishing, French polishing, furniture restoration and timber restoration for luxury homes, businesses, period properties and architectural interiors. Serving Surrey, London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.

Stonebridge Fine Finishing is a specialist in luxury wood finishing, French polishing, furniture restoration and conservation, serving private clients, interior designers, architects and property professionals throughout London and across the UK.

With a meticulous approach to craftsmanship and an uncompromising eye for detail, we restore, refinish and protect fine timber, furniture and architectural joinery. Our specialist services include French polishing, wood refinishing, colour matching, furniture restoration, timber repairs and bespoke finishing for high-end homes, luxury new builds, commercial interiors, listed buildings, period properties and antique furniture.

From individual pieces of fine furniture to complete rooms, bespoke joinery and historic interiors, every project is treated with the care, precision and discretion expected of exceptional craftsmanship.

Spacious room with light wood flooring and large windows overlooking greenery.

Wooden room divider with lattice design and glass panels in an ornate interior setting.

Curved staircase with wooden handrail, carpeted steps, white balusters, and a decorative hanging light fixture in a hallway with patterned wallpaper.

Room with herringbone parquet wood flooring and white paneled walls

Modern built-in shelving unit with blue cabinets and open shelves, beige walls, and wooden floor under installation in a room.

Modern kitchen with wooden flooring, light blue cabinets, a large stove, yellow tile backsplash, and open shelving.

Close-up of a piece of pink-stained wood with a visible grain pattern, resting on a black textured surface.

Close-up view of a wooden door with horizontal panels, featuring a metal handle, and a driveway with a white van parked outside.

Wooden staircase under construction, with unpainted walls and protective coverings on the floor.

Interior staircase with white spindles and dark wood handrail.

Interior staircase with ornate wrought iron railing and natural light from windows

Wooden round table in a workshop, surrounded by various materials and tools.

Wooden spiral staircase with black metal railing leading downstairs, surrounded by light-colored walls and wooden flooring.

Vintage wooden chair with beige upholstered seat

Two people painting an interior, standing on a ladder, near a doorway with a horizontal railing in the foreground.

Wooden staircase railing with white spindles and wood posts in a hallway.

Interior hallway with wooden door, staircase with wooden steps, metal railing, and built-in step lights on a light-colored wall and floor.

Wooden staircase under construction with light-colored steps and a partially wrapped handrail; brown protective paper on the floor.

An interior space with a wooden stair landing featuring a white wooden balustrade. There is a large window with a view of brick buildings outside. The floor is made of weathered wooden planks, and there is a hanging light bulb from the ceiling. The w

Interior staircase with carpet, wooden handrail, and white balusters, leading to a hallway with a chandelier.

Indoor staircase with wooden steps and white railing, adjacent to a partially covered floor in a hallway under renovation.

Interior staircase under construction with white balusters and dark handrails, unfinished floor, and construction materials around.

Interior wooden staircase with decorative balusters and newel posts. The stairs are unfinished with taped edges, surrounded by white walls and open doorways.

Wooden staircase in a residential interior with white balusters and a dark wooden handrail, leading to a landing with a closed white door. Unfinished light fixtures are visible.

Interior showing a wooden bench with paneling, ornate woodwork, and a large window.

A home interior showing a stairway with a wooden handrail and white spindle balustrades. The floor appears unfinished, and a black bucket is visible. Above, there is a large skylight and a long horizontal window, providing a panoramic view of a citys

Carpeted hallway with wooden staircase and open doorway

spiral staircase with wooden handrail viewed from above

Wooden paneled wall with detailed molding

Wooden stairs with white railing and wooden floor at the base.

Close-up of a person's hand holding a sample of dark wood stain next to a matching wooden stair handrail. The background shows white stair railings and steps with visible painter's tape.

Front entrance of a house with open double glass doors, decorative stained glass above, a wooden main door, and a black-and-white tiled floor.

Interior staircase with modern black metal railing, upper and lower levels, and decorative lighting fixture.

Room with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace with a decorative mantle, and a round mirror above the fireplace, located on a hardwood floor.

A wooden staircase with white railings and natural light coming from a window. The floor below is made of light wood, and there are some construction materials in the background.

Elegant spiral staircase with black railing and beige carpet, featuring logos of "The French Polishing Company" and "Stonebridge Fine Finishing."

Hand holding a piece of dark wood next to a staircase handrail matching the color and texture. Ladder in the background.

Interior staircase with wooden handrail and black spindles, white walls, and doors in background.

Wooden octagonal side table with decorative inlay and spindle legs, placed on a street.

Round wooden table with a built-in chessboard on top, standing on a three-legged pedestal base.

Room under renovation with exposed wooden beams, a bare floor, a stand light, and construction materials.

Spiral staircase with wooden steps and railing, viewed from above, with metal balusters and a light stone floor underneath.

Polished wooden wall panels with company logos for "The French Polishing Company" and "Stonebridge Fine Finishing."

Sunlit room with wooden floor and large windows showing city river view

Side-by-side comparison of a wooden handrail on a staircase. The left image shows the handrail in good condition, while the right image shows it with visible scratches and wear. The background features a coat rack with various items hanging on it.

Side-by-side comparison of a staircase before and after renovation. Left: staircase with dark wood bannister and spindles, unfinished paintwork, and cloth on the floor. Right: staircase with finished white spindles, a polished wood bannister, and a c

Empty room with gray walls, light wood herringbone-patterned floor, modern built-in shelving unit, and large wooden sliding door.

Room under construction with wooden paneling and fireplace

Joinery & Restoration

Bespoke restoration and refinishing of both new and historic on-site joinery, meticulously matched to existing finishes or bespoke colour samples. From doors and handrails to fully panelled rooms, every surface is carefully transformed to achieve a seamless, refined finish.

Room with herringbone wood floor and arched windows covered with blinds.

Empty room with herringbone wood flooring, large arched windows, and natural light.

Wood Repairs

Expert restoration and repair of damaged timber, from delicate remedial work to extensive structural restoration, carried out with meticulous attention to detail and respect for the character of the original wood.

A vintage wooden roll-top desk in a workshop surrounded by tools and materials. The desk has intricate detailing and is placed on a dusty concrete floor with scattered items nearby.

Furniture restoration

Bespoke restoration and refinishing of fine furniture, from cherished antiques and heirloom pieces to contemporary designs, meticulously revived to preserve their character and enhance their natural beauty.

Modern staircase under construction with wooden steps, white railings, and partially finished flooring.

Custom colours & Colour blending

Bespoke colour matching and finishing, seamlessly uniting new and existing elements while creating distinctive, one-of-a-kind tones tailored to each project.

Floors

Expert restoration and refinishing of fine timber floors, meticulously sanded and finished to an exceptional standard. From careful repairs and ongoing maintenance to specialist cleaning, we preserve and enhance the natural beauty of every floor.

Wooden door with metal handle, partially open, surrounded by brick and plaster wall, with a small step and black mat.

Vintage wooden door with carved panels, surrounded by brick and white wall, shadow on ground.

Finish & paint removal

Specialist removal of paint, coatings and previous finishes from furniture, joinery and architectural surfaces. Carefully undertaken on site, our meticulous approach prepares each piece for a refined new finish while preserving the integrity and character of the original material.

Interior of a building under renovation with wooden staircase and beams.

Indoor hallway with staircase, white balustrade, wooden banister, and built-in storage under stairs against mustard-colored wall.

Interior entryway with wooden staircase, various painting supplies and liquids on the floor, and artwork on the walls.

Interior view of a room under renovation with exposed wooden beams, a tiled floor, and visible electrical wires. A wooden-framed structure, possibly a remnant of old machinery, is framed within the room.

Elegant staircase with black railings and carpet, white paneled walls, and patterned tile flooring in a well-lit hallway.

Unfinished wooden built-in shelving with a fireplace in a room under construction, featuring dark wood panels and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

Elegant dark wooden double doors in a room with light-colored paneled walls and a decorative ceiling molding, featuring wooden flooring.

Arched wooden door with dark finish in a narrow hallway with gray walls and chevron-patterned wooden floor.

Meet the team

Jay Stonebridge

Over a decade restoring and re-finishing wood after being taught by Londons leading French polishing firm. Working in high end residential and commercial properties from panelled rooms to floors, whether minor scratches or full refinishing.