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Last update on February 24, 2026
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1977
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"Professional and prompt service. Expert labor upholstering an 1970 s velvet sofa, looking like new. Definitely recommend Gary and his staff."
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"The cleaners and builders did a fantastic job renovating the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Everything was done so professionally. I thought this project would be a nightmare, but they were so attentive and responsive. I will definitely be using their services in the future for any work I need to be done around the house."
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
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I’m mahogany I’m a skilled handyman who brings creativity and precision to every project. Combining hands‑on expertise with a strong eye for interior design, Helping transform spaces to look and feel their best. In addition to repairs and design services, I also offer reliable and thorough cleaning, providing clients with complete home care from start to finish.
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
Welcome to Shoreline Property Works and Smart Living—your trusted partner for home repairs, upgrades, and smart home solutions. From everyday maintenance and expert handyman services to thoughtful improvements, custom installations, and seamless home automation. We keep your home connected, looking its best, and operating at its highest level.
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1984
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Credit card accepted
"Repair a hole in leather jacket sleeve"
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Order arrived quickly - all in good condition. Have been using them for quite a while now. I love that the pieces lock together magnetically - so no sliding around. You can choose your colors: top and bottom. You do the measuring - they have instructions on how to do that - and it is very simple. Their order department was very accommodating when I called. Would definitely order from them."
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
"I searched for local furniture repair service providers and one of the top business names that came up on the google search engines was Omondi woodworking, llc. After calling them, a technician scheduled an appointment to come evaluate my job the next day and i was given a quote and the following day the sleeper sofa was completely repaired. The service was timely and the technician demonstrated a highly level of professionalism. I will highly recommend Omondi Woodworking, LLC and i will use them again for my furniture repairs/refinishing.
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
The Upholsterer LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
"They did an excellent job on the repair of my couch cushions. Very knowledgeable and customer orientated. Thank you for the referral."
Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Kelly and her team did a fantastic job! She had to use 2 coats of primer to cover up the dark walls and then 2 coats of the tan paint we had chosen. The work was very tedious and time-consuming because of the grooves and age of the bead board and the other imperfections that come along with a house that old. We have a 1/2 bath off of the laundry room and she took the door off the hinges to paint it (we had just refinished the floors). We were very impressed with the workmanship and the communication we had with her. She is a perfectionist who pays attention to details! The job was scheduled/charged for two days, but she came a third day at no cost to put the final touches on and make sure that everything was to her expectations. On one occasion she was running a little late (had to stop by another work site), but notified us in a timely manner of the situation. We would definitely hire her again--in fact we are in the process of getting an estimate on another area of the house that needs painting."
As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it’s worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.
Pros:
Preserving a family heirloom
Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition
Reinventing an old piece of furniture
Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill
Cons:
Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture
Finding out the frame is beyond repair
Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done
It can be cheaper to reupholster a chair or other piece of furniture than to buy a new one, depending on how much it costs to replace. If the chair or couch originally cost less than $300, then reupholstery may not be the cheapest option. However, if the chair is expensive, vintage, or discontinued, reupholstery can be the more affordable option. This is especially true if the piece of furniture is out-of-production or holds sentimental value.
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
On average, the cost to reupholster furniture is about $720 per piece. However the price range to upholster a piece of furniture varies widely from about $380 to $1,150 or more, depending on the material type and availability, repairs needed, and the complexity of the project. Fabric costs typically range from $50 to $70 per yard while the cost of labor runs from $40 to $100 per hour.
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