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Montalbano Inc
4.7(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1923

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"overall the workmanship was excellent and I am very happy with the finished product.  We did have some communication issues which did cost me several hours of time and I felt that could have been totally avoided.  When attempting to match fabrics, Rich had given me 3-4 swatch samples to choose from.  Since I do not understand the upholstery business it never dawned on me that they had dozens and dozens of fabric books that I could have looked through.  Rich did not mention it either so I spent the next couple of weeks going to local fabric stores trying to find a suitable fabric.  After little success I informed them that I was kind of stuck and then they mentioned I could look through their books.  I found a suitable fabric in a matter of 20-30 minutes when I looked through their books.  But this also required an additional trip to their shop which is about 1 hour one way.  I also do not like when a company offers what appears to be a blanket discount (which Montalbano does) and then gives you a reason as to why the discount does not apply in your case.  In my case the discount didn't apply to my initial 3-4 swatches because they were being given to me for free.  While this seems to border on a bait and switch tactic in all honesty I don't believe that is Montalbano's intention at all.  It was more likely just a snafu in the way they advertise the discount. "
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Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Citrano Upholstery & Furniture
4.8(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were super helpful and responsive. Fabric choices were almost unlimited. Once the fabric was ordered and arrived, the work was done in five days. They picked up my chairs and delivered them for free. Both chairs look wonderful, and I couldn’t be happier. I might have spent less buying new chairs, but I would have spent time, and wasted gasoline, chasing around finding what I wanted."
Citrano Upholstery
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Citrano Upholstery

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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Galaxy's Finest Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
4.8(
1,587
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've been using Galaxy's finest for about 20 years. Jeff is super professional, very knowledgeable and provides a great value for his service. Over the years, he's cleaned the low-quality carpet in the basement, and the very high quality rugs upstairs that were a substantial investment. His maintenance has added years to the life of all my rugs.
20 years ago when no one was asking about environmentally friendly products, he was willing to go out and do the research for me, and satisfy my desire for a toxin-free house. He kills himself to make his customers happy. 
Jeff will call with a reminder (I ask for once a year) so I don't have to think about it. He always calls to confirm the appointment. He is always early, but waits outside in vehicle until I'm ready.  
He's cleaned couches, chairs, area rugs, carpeting-- and provides instructions for best care to help you keep your house looking wonderful longer.  He has high standards, and takes a lot of pride in his work.   Whether it's an oriental rug, a wool/silk blend, or upholstered furniture, he does a great job with everything.
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Oriental Rug Cleaning is our specialty! Our expert cleaning and care leaves your oriental rug looking vibrant!
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We service upholstery of all sizes! Let your sectional get some TLC with our cleaning services!
Deep Carpet Cleaning Success! This carpet was in desperate need of cleaning services and now you can't even recognize the carpet!

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Riverside Upholstery
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"UNBELIEVABLE! PERFECT! WOULD NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE! I have used other upholsterers and can not believe my good fortune in finding Riverside. Normally quoted 4-6 weeks, it was done on a week and a half. (Actually earlier than my needed by date) I originally just wanted one chair done, but because Val gave me such a good impression I brought her two other items. She recommended Tandy leather (where I found just what I needed for the bench). The second chair is an antique, they disassembled, reglued, reupholstered and it is gorgeous. I wish I had additional items for her to do."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TNT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have actually used this provider a couple of times, but most recently we had an emergency in which one of our dogs ate a bag of white chocolate morsels and proceeded to throw up in every single room of our house (no one was home).  She threw up in places like the middle of a sofa (efficiently and effectively soiling 4 cushions as well as the base of the sofa) and an upholstered chair (again, hitting the seat cushion, back, and base).  Keith and his technicians came on two occasions to clean up the mess, which I honestly did not think could be done.  The rugs and chair and sofa are cleaner than ever before, and we have our home back.  Keith's prices are very fair, and he is very accommodating to his customers' schedules.
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PREMIER SUEDE/LEATHER & SPECIALTY CLEANERS
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Although I live in Alaska, Premium Leather helped me solve a cleaning problem with my ultra suede couch.  Mailing leather items to repair, dye or clean is a wonderful solution for people who live in an area where no leather cleaners exist.  I highly recommend premium leather

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Quality Leather Restoration
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"The repair person was on time. He discussed with me the options for cleaning and repairing the sofas and chairs that needed work.  He explained what could and could not be done and gave a quote for the work. There were a total of nine pieces in all that needed attention.  He agreed to do the work in two visits and to split the cost between those two visits, which was easier on my budget. In some cases he needed to mix a dye to cover bad scratches in the leather, and the color was right on.  He took time to go over the finish as often as needed to bring up the luster in the leather. He worked clean, so no mess was left behind. Although I think some of the furntiure took a bit more work than anticipated in the initial quote, the charge did not exceed the quote.We were totally pleased with the finished work.
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FAQs for upholstering projects in Elgin, IL

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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