Upholstery Labor Prices*
Rough Estimates, for modern furniture
The labor chart gives a rough estimate for various types and styles of modern furniture. (These prices and amounts don't apply to vintage or antique furniture.) These subsidized Labor prices* and yardage amounts* are estimated, and these labor prices are based upon:
- furniture that is in good condition (springs, frame, and all paddings are OK as-is)
- using fabrics purchased from us at the time the order is written. (Note: when using Customer's Own Materials the labor is not subsidized and will be charged accordingly. For more info, go here: Using Customer's Own Fabric)
- using plain or allover pattern fabrics* that don't need to be matched.
- the labor prices do not include the supplies used in the reupholstery process. There is an additional charge for supplies used in the reupholstery process, depending upon what is needed.)
- the below labor prices do not include alterations, extra work, unusual furniture or antiques, which are priced on an individual basis.
We are a custom upholstery shop. We can cover your furniture in a number of different ways. The actual labor prices and yardages amounts could be different for your furniture depending upon what we do to your furniture. (See details at the bottom of this page.)
Sofa (Without Skirt) | (Subsidized) Labor (based on using fabric purchased from us) |
Yards | ||||||
........ | Plain Style with Plain Back* | $600 | to | $900 | & up | 10-12 yds | & up | |
With Loose Back Cushions* | $725 | to | $1,100 | & up | 12-15 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $800 | to | $1,200 | & up | 11-15 yds | & up | ||
... | *For our standard standard tailored skirt add | $150 | to | $250 | & up | 2-3 yds | & up | |
* For attached arm & back pillows add per each | $50 | to | $100 | & up | & up | |||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $700 | to | $1,050 | & up | 10-12 yds | & up | ||
For straight flat tufting in back add per button | $8 | to | $15 | & up | ½-2 yd for all | & up | ||
For channel back add per channel | $25 | to | $45 | & up | ½-2 yd for all | & up | ||
Loveseat (without skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
with Plain Back* | $525 | to | $800 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $650 | to | $875 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $650 | to | $900 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
*For our standard tailored skirt add | $120 | to | $190 | & up | 1 1/2-2yds | & up | ||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $600 | to | $900 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
For tufting in back add per button | $8 | to | $15 | & up | 1/2-1 yd for all | & up | ||
For channel back add per channelδ | $15 | to | $25 | up | 1/2-1 yd for all | & up | ||
Living Room Chair – (without Skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain Back* | $400 | to | $700 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $500 | to | $800 | & up | 5 1/2-6 ½ yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $475 | to | $775 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
Wing Chair * | $500 | to | $800 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
Standard Plain | $500 | to | $650 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
with attached pillow back | $575 | to | $850 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
*For our standard tailored skirt add | $90 | to | $150 | & up | 1-1 ½ yds | & up | ||
Platform rocker – plain back with open arm | $325 | to | $500 | & up | 4-4 ½ yds | |||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $400 | to | $700 | & up | 5-5 ½ yds | & up | ||
For tufting in back add per button | $8 | to | $15 | & up | ¼-½ yd for all | & up | ||
For channelback add per channelδ | $15 | to | $25 | & up | ¼-½ yd for all | & up | ||
Recliners | Labor | |||||||
Recliner - plain style | $600 | to | $800 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
Extra Cost Items | ||||||||
Attached Seat Pillow, per ea. | $55 | to | $90 | & up | 0-1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Arm Pillows, per ea. | $40 | to | $65 | & up | 0-1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Back Pillows, per ea. | $60 | to | $150 | & Up | 0-1 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Wing Pillows, per ea. | $40 | to | $65 | & Up | 0-1/2 yd ea | & up | ||
Outer Arm Pockets, per ea. | $30 | to | $60 | &up | 1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Button Designs, per button | $3 | to | $15 | & up | 0 | & up | ||
Any Other Extra Labor | Extra Charge Per item | |||||||
Dining Room Chairs | Labor | |||||||
Detachable Seat – wrap around** | $30 | to | $50 | & up | ¾ yds for 2 | & up | ||
(on solid plywood base) | ||||||||
Detachable Seat with cording** | $40 | to | $60 | & up | 1 yd for 2 | & up | ||
(on solid plywood base) | ||||||||
**For taking off & putting seats on frame, add per each | $5 | to | $10 | & up | ||||
**Custom fitting chair seats to drop in seats, add each | $8 | to | $18 | & up | ||||
Dinette Seat and back – Detachable | $70 | to | $125 | & up | 1 yd | & up | ||
Parson's chair (seat & back only, exposed wood legs) | $150 | to | $250 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Parson's chair (seat & back only, with covered legs) | $200 | to | $300 | & up | 2 1/2 yds | & up | ||
Round bar stool seat with cord | $40 | $60 | & up | 1 yd | ||||
Swivel Bar Stool, seat & back | $100 | to | $200 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Sleeper Sofa (without Skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain Back* | $600 | to | $850 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $700 | to | $1,000 | & up | 12-13 yds | & up | ||
With Attached Pillows * | $750 | to | $1,100 | & up | 12-13 yds | & up | ||
*For skirt add | $150 | to | $250 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Sleeper Loveseat (without skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
with Plain Back* | $500 | to | $750 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $600 | to | $850 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $650 | to | $900 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
*For skirt add | $120 | to | $180 | & 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 | $55 | to | $95 | & up | 1-2 yds | & up | ||
Rocker cushion sets (seat & back) | $110 | to | $175 | & up | 1 ½-2 ½ yds | & up | ||
Chair pads (single edge seam, without ties) | $35 | to | $70 | & up | ¾ yds | & up | ||
per tie, add | $10 | to | $16 | & up | ||||
using customer-supplied Velcro or ribbon as ties | $0 | & up | ||||||
Window seats - width plus length, per inch | $1.40 | to | $2.25 | & up | ||||
RV Cushions, see RV Cushion Price page | ||||||||
Please call for quote with dimensions, description and quantity. | ||||||||
Footstools | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain style (small)* | $65 | to | $500 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Standard footstool, solid top, no bands, no skirt* | $125 | to | $225 | & up | 1-2 yds | & up | ||
Attached Pillow footstool, no skirt* | $175 | to | $250 | & up | 1½ -2½ yds | & up | ||
* For Skirts add | $40 | to | $90 | & up | ½–1½ yds | & up | ||
* For bands add per band | $20 | to | $45 | & up | ¼ – ½ yds | & up | ||
Throw Pillow Covers (Does Not include Filler) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Covers Only (small to medium size) | ||||||||
Cordless knife edge* | $30 | to | $45 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Corded knife edge* | $36 | to | $60 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
* Machine Top-Sewn shut | to | |||||||
For zippers, add per each | $6 | to | $16 | & up | ||||
Filler cost | ||||||||
Standard filler, add | $10 | to | $40 | & up | ||||
Other fillers available at additional cost | ||||||||
Extra Labor Cost Items & Services | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Flat Arm Covers – (not fitted) unlined, per pair | $20 | to | $40 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Fitted Arm Covers – unlined, per pair | $40 | $60 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | |||
Seat Coil Spring Tying* (padding extra) | ||||||||
Small chairs*, no cushion | $60 | to | $150 | & up | ||||
Living room chairs*, with cushion | $125 | to | $200 | & up | ||||
Loveseats* | $200 | to | $300 | & up | ||||
Sofas* | $300 | to | $500 | & up | ||||
Antiques on a per item basis | ||||||||
*Supplies or paddings additional cost, prices do not include antiques | ||||||||
δ Making Patterns: Whenever we need to make a new pattern | ||||||||
Channels | $40 | to | $100 | & up | ||||
Attached Pillow backs | $100 | to | $300 | & up | ||||
Any other type | Varies | to | Varies | & up | ||||
Frame Repairs, on a per item basis | ||||||||
Frame Alterations, on a per item basis | ||||||||
Local on-site consultation (first 30 min) | $100 | to | $125 | & up | ||||
Additional time, per hour | $72 | to | $90 | & up |
- Supplies to do the job
- Matching patterns
- Working with white or very plain and smooth or shiny fabrics
- Putting a liner over the padding before putting the cover on the furniture
- 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 that takes us extra time, labor, or costs to do.
- Anything not specifically charged for or included on the work order.
- Customer's Own Materials