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Bellot & D Services LLC
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

"Very detail oriented. I would have preferred more deep cleaning as opposed to detailing my drawers, etc Both people were very nice and trustworthy. The price was high , but he did negotiate. It was a fair price ,based on time , but more could have been done during the time. But what was done, like my bathrooms, was done right! And my bathtubs were pretty bad! The owner was very friendly and tried very hard to provide great customer service. And he did! If you don’t need hard core cleaning, but a detailed cleaning, I definitely recommend them! They work hard!"
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Michael's Custom Built Upholstery
1.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Michael has been providing beautifully crafted furniture upholstery in the San Francisco, California area for the past 26 years. Of course, customer satisfaction is our number one priority!

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Upholstering questions, answered by experts

It is possible to reupholster directly over old material in some cases, and it can save you a bit of money. If you are going to go this route, make sure you use a darker color than you had previously. Otherwise, you might see the old fabric beneath the new material. You should also keep in mind that reupholstering over old material is only possible with certain materials. For example, reupholstering over leather usually isn’t possible. You can ask your professional to see if this is an option for your piece.

Doing your own upholstery work is possible, but it’s typically a better idea to leave the work to professionals. Without experience and the proper tools, it’s difficult to get a professionally finished appearance for your furniture, and many DIYers end up spending money on tools and materials only to hire a professional when they can’t get the fabric to look right. If you have reupholstery experience, feel free to give it a shot. However, if you’re not confident in your skill level or you’re working with antiques, it’s worth the money to hire a pro.

Pros cover many fixes, from upholstery renewals to joint reinforcement.

Paying to reupholster a piece of furniture means you want to hire the right upholstery service, especially for a piece that’s expensive or carries a lot of sentimental value. In your search for the right upholstery company, be sure to:

  • Ask around to see if friends or family know of any upholsterers

  • Find reviews of the company or individual

  • Look at the photo gallery of their work to see if they work on furniture like yours and if you like their work

  • Check qualifications and references

  • Ask the upholstery service if they work on furniture like yours, what their schedule looks like, how they handle payments, and how long the job will take

It is often worthwhile to refinish or restore furniture, especially for high-quality, older, antique, or sentimental pieces. Older furniture tends to have better durability than modern, mass-produced items, and refinishing can cost about one-third of the price of replacement. To determine if it's cost-effective, compare quotes from local refinishing services with the price of a new, similar piece. Refinishing can refresh a piece's look and extend its lifespan. However, it may not be worth it for newer furniture made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or plywood, or for items with major structural damage. A professional can help you assess the piece and decide on the best course of action.

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