13,752 Furniture Repair and Upholstery Professionals

What types of services do furniture repair companies offer?

When an armrest breaks on your antique rocking chair or the mid-century sofa you inherited has a huge rip in the fabric, it’s time to call in the furniture repair professionals!

Re-upholstery/upholstery repair includes redoing/outfitting items like chairs and sofas with springs, padding and fabric coverings. This can also include adding fringe, piping, tufting or additional decorative elements to a furniture piece. They can also advise you about the pros and cons of different fabrics so you can choose the best type for the project in your home.

Furniture refinishing primarily applies to wooden furniture pieces, and involves stripping furniture pieces of their finish and applying a new stain, lacquer and/or varnish.

Furniture restoration consists of minor cleaning and cosmetic fixes; restoration is primarily about maintaining a piece’s general design and cleaning up the exterior so the structural beauty can shine through.

Custom upholstery is upholstery designed specifically for an individual piece/client. While these one-of-a-kind fabric coverings tend to be more expensive than mainstream pieces, they are both usually more durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Many furniture repair professionals work directly with interior designers and decorators, custom designing or re-covering furniture for home decor projects. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of upholstery: Interior Designers & Decorators, Furniture & Accessories.

Questions to ask a prospective furniture repair professional:

• How long have you been in the business?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• What do your services include?
  
• Can I supply my own fabric and trim?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• What happens when the cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  
• What will I need to provide?
  
• Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?
  

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