What are the pros and cons of reupholstery?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture</a>. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.</p><p>Pros:</p><ul><li><p>Preserving a family heirloom</p></li><li><p>Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition</p></li><li><p>Reinventing an old piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill</p></li></ul><p>Cons:</p><ul><li><p>Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Finding out the frame is beyond repair</p></li><li><p>Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What else should I consider when I ship my bedroom furniture?

• <div><p>You should consider the time needed to clean and prepare your bedroom set for transit. A few days before moving, vacuum, dust, and clean your furniture with a mild cleaning solution. Depending on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-services-you-didnt-know-movers-offer.htm">movers and the services</a> you pick, you might need to pre-pack the mattress and box spring in boxes designed for beds and disassemble some furniture by removing doors and hardware. Finally, don’t forget to take plenty of pictures documenting the pre-move condition in case you need to file a claim.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to reupholster a couch?

• <div><p>The time to reupholster a couch often ranges from one to three weeks, depending on the upholsterer's workload, fabric availability, and the complexity of your couch. This breaks down between 10 and 20 hours if you hire a professional, or 20 to 40 hours if you DIY. Custom features or repairs may extend the timeline. </p></div>

Q: How is custom-made furniture professionally crafted?

• <div><p>Craftsmanship begins with detailed design followed by skilled artisans shaping high-quality materials into the desired furniture, ensuring durability and uniqueness.</p></div>

Q: What can you do with a broken couch?

• <div><p>If your couch is damaged, you are not out of options. You might try fixing it on your own, bring in a furniture repair specialist, or opt to get rid of it responsibly. Depending on its condition, you could donate, sell, recycle, or drop it off at a local scrap facility. </p></div>

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Joseph Barnes and his team were very efficient and professional. They showed up on time and worked quickly. They took all my furniture apart and put it back together right where i wanted it in my new home. They even helped me pack up the last few items i was struggling with. I would highly...
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in August 2020
Cons: 75% of the team didn't ware face masks in the middle of a pandemic even after I requested they do, they were three hours late, they brought too small of a truck and as a result had to make two trips (they didn’t charge me for the extra 30 minutes it took for the second trip), the two man...
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Reviewed in November 2019
Mike was very responsive, hauled a lot of furniture, basement & yard junk the day after I hired him
Greenscape Enterprises, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
We sold a property in CT that still had seven rooms worth of old furniture, clothing, bedding and all kinds of both junk and items of value. The cleanout crew I had planned to use fell through, and at the last minute, I contacted Preston. I am SO SO glad I did!! They were FANTASTIC. Friendly,...
Preston Family Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in January 2018
I have a lot of things to get rid off, so I had him to remove all my unwanted furniture & some appliances, He was amazing & he works fast, very courteous & very professional
Central Mass Clean Out
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Reviewed in September 2016
Finished in only 2 of 3 days Alan allowed for. We took competing bids and Alan wasn't the lowest, but the others wee companies that primarily sell flooring. My wife met with Alan and was impressed by his ate ion to detail. When the transitions wouldn't work, Alan over night crafted the ones...
Restoration Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2015
Co-owners both came to review the job. They heard my concerns and said they would get back to me with their proposal...I could use them for the entire project or just parts of it. I liked that a lot as my budget was tight and their were things that I could do to keep the budget in check. They...
Twenty Design
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Reviewed in December 2013
American Dry Basement (ADB) was contracted to seal our entire dirt cellar with their spray concrete product. Our hopes were that it would reduce the moisture under our house, keep out the winter wind and burrowing rodents, and finally provide us a place we could store seasonal furniture, etc....
American Dry Basement Systems
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Reviewed in October 2013
Great service from first call to the work performed, I gave them the an estimated room sizes over the phone cause i did not measure the rooms before hand, and they gave me a quote of 280.00. the technician measured the rooms on the day of the work and gave me a cheaper price. good business. I...
Blackburn Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2012
They were very good. They cleaned the whole house for $99 and they did a good job. The quality was very good, they did a nice job, I had furniture and they asked me not to move it and they’ll take care of it. They were always right on time, sometimes they were early. With regards to punctuality...
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