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Upholstery Labor Prices


By Stephen Winters - Posted on 29 August 2009

Rough Estimates (for modern Furniture)

rockerThe labor chart gives a rough estimate for various types and styles of furniture. These Labor prices* and yardage amounts* are estimated, based upon furniture that is in good condition (springs, frame, and all paddings are OK as-is) when you purchase and use our plain or allover pattern fabrics*. (Note: there is also an additional charge for supplies used in the reupholstery process.) The actual labor prices and yardages amounts could be different for your furniture. (See details at the bottom of this page.) These prices do not include unusual furniture or antiques, which are priced on an individual basis.

 

Sofa (Without Skirt) Labor
Yards  
........ with Plain Back* $400 to $550 & up 10-12 yds & up
  With Loose Back Cushions* $550 to $850 & up 12-15 yds & up
  with Attached Pillow Backs* $550 to $850 & up 11-15 yds & up
  ... *For tailored skirt add $75 to $140 & up 2-3 yds & up
    * For attached arm & back pillows add per each
$30 to $60 & up   & up
  French Provincial (with finished woodwork)  
     
 
With Plain Back $475 to $700 & up 10-12 yds & up
 
For tufting in back add per button $4 to $7 & up ½-1 yd for all & up
 
For channel back add per channel $5 to $10 & up ½-1 yd for all & up
Loveseat (without skirt) Labor
Yards  
  with Plain Back* $350 to $500 & up 8-9 yds & up
  With Loose Back Cushions* $400 to $600 & up 10-11 yds & up
  with Attached Pillow Backs* $425 to $600 & up 10-11 yds & up
 
*For tailored skirt add $60 to $90 & up 1 1/2-2yds & up
  French Provincial (with finished woodwork)
 
     
 
With Plain Back $450 to $600 & up 8-9 yds & up
 
For tufting in back add per button $4 to $7 & up 1/2-1 yd for all & up
 
For channel back add per channel $5 to $10 & up 1/2-1 yd for all & up
Living Room Chair – (without Skirt) Labor
Yards  
  Plain Back* $275 to $450 & up 5-6 yds & up
  with Attached Pillow Backs* $350 to $500 & up 5 1/2-6 ½ yds & up
  With Loose Back Cushions* $350 to $450 & up 6-7 yds & up
  Wing Chair * $300 to $450 & up 5-6 yds & up
 
Standard Plain $300 to $400 & up 5-6 yds & up
 
with attached pillow back $350 to $500 & up 6-7 yds & up
  *For tailored skirt add $40 to $70 & up 1-1 ½ yds & up
  Platform rocker – plain back with open arm $225 to $300 & up 4-4 ½ yds  
  French Provincial (with finished woodwork)
 
     
 
With Plain Back $225 to $425 & up 5-5 ½ yds & up
 
For tufting in back add per button $4 to $7 & up ¼-½ yd for all & up
 
For channel back add per channel $5 to $10 & up ¼-½ yd for all & up
Recliners            
  Recliner - plain style $350 to $450 & up 6-7 yds & up







 

Extra Cost Items




 


Attached Seat Pillow, per ea.
$30
to
$60
& up
0-1/2 yd ea. & up


Attached Arm Pillows, per ea.
$25
to
$40
& up
0-1/2 yd ea. & up


Attached Back Pillows, per ea.
$35
to $60
& Up
0-1 yd ea. & up


Attached Wing Pillows, per ea.
$25
to
$40
& Up
0-1/2 yd ea & up


Outer Arm Pockets, per ea.
$25
to
$40
&up
1/2 yd ea. & up


Button Designs, per button
$2
to
$8 & up
0 & up


Any Other Extra Labor Extra Charge Per item
 
Dining Room Chairs
 
     
  Detachable Seat – wrap around**
(on solid plywood base)
$20 to $35 & up ¾ yds for 2 & up
  Detachable Seat with cording**
(on solid plywood base)
$35 to $50 & up 1 yd for 2 & up
    **For taking off & putting seats on frame, add per each $5 to $10 & up    
    **Custom fitting chair seats to drop in seats, add each $5 to        
  Dinette Seat and back – Detachable $50 to $75 & up 1 yd & up
  Parson's chair $115 to $160 & up 2 yds & up
  Round bar stool seat with cord $30   $40   1 yd  
  Swivel Bar Stool, seat & back $90 to $150 & up 2 yds & up
Sleeper Sofa (without Skirt) Labor
Yards  
  Plain Back* $400 to $550 & up 10-11 yds & up
  With Loose Back Cushions* $450 to $600 & up 12-13 yds & up
  With Attached Pillows * $500 to $575 & up 12-13 yds & up
 
*For skirt add $80 to $120 & up 2 yds & up
Sleeper Loveseat (without skirt) Labor
Yards  
  with Plain Back* $350 to $450 & up 8-9 yds & up
  With Loose Back Cushions* $400 to $550 & up 10-11 yds & up
  with Attached Pillow Backs* $450 to $580 & up 10-11 yds & up
 
*For skirt add $60 to $90 & up 1 1/2-2yds & up
Cushions Labor
Yards  
Labor prices below do not include new foam, new fill, supplies, or fabrics. Those items are priced Separately.
  Standard square couch cushion
$35 to $60 & up 1-2 yds & up
  Rocker cushion sets (seat & back) $90 to $130 & up 1 ½-2 ½ yds & up
  Chair pads (without ties) $25 to $55 & up ¾ yds & up
 
per tie, add $5 to $10      
 
using customer-supplied Velcro or ribbon as ties $0  
     
  Window seats
 
     
  RV Cushions, see RV Cushion Price page
 
     
  Please call for quote with dimensions, description and quantity.
 
     







 
Footstools Labor
Yards

Plain style (small)* $50 to $80 & up ½ – 1 yd & up

Standard footstool, solid top, no skirt* $100 to $200 & up 1-2 yds & up

Attached Pillow footstool, no skirt* $140 to $250 & up 1½ -2½ yds & up

* For Skirts add $35 to $80 & up ½–1½ yds & up







 
Throw Pillow Covers (Does Not include Filler) Labor
Yards

Covers Only (small to medium size)



 


Cordless knife edge* $15 to $30 & up ½ – 1 yd & up


Corded knife edge* $20 to $40 & up ½ – 1 yd & up


* Machine Sewn shut
to

 


For zippers, add $5 to $15 & up  



Filler cost
 

Standard filler, add $8 to $30 & up  


Other fillers available at additional cost



 







 
Extra Cost Items & Services Labor
Yards

Standard Arm Covers, per pair $20 to $35 & up ½ – 1 yd & up

Seat Spring Tying* (padding extra)
 
     


Small chairs*, no cushion $50 to $60 & up    


Living room chairs*, with cushion $75 to $110 & up    


Loveseats* $100 to $140 & up    


Sofas* $130 to $200 & up    


Antiques on a per item basis
 
     


*Supplies or paddings additional cost, prices do not include antiques
 
     

Frame Repairs, on a per item basis
 
     

Frame Alterations, on a per item basis
 
     

Local on-site consultation (first 30 min) $50 to $80 & up  


Additional time, per hour $40 to $60 & up  

 

*All prices subject to change without notice. All labor Prices are based upon using our plain or allover pattern fabrics. All labor prices are based upon the furniture frame being solid, the springs and the padding being in good shape, and include doing the work with our standard materials and methods. Prices do not include supplies for doing the job, or new foam.

Extra charges apply for:

  • Matching patterns
  • Retieing or repairing springs
  • Extra loose or attached pillows or cushions.
  • Frame repairs or alterations
  • Major repairs to the padding
  • New foam or other cushion fill for the cushion or other padded areas
  • Pick up and delivering
  • Anything not normally supplied or done in our normal services and methods.
  • Anything not specifically charged for or included on the work order.
  • Customer's Own Materials