"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/raleigh/best-custom-upholstery-reviews-2967335.htm"},"position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RALEIGH CHEM-DRY","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Teresa W."},"reviewBody":"I was very pleased that Raleigh Chem-Dry was willing to drive to rural Chatham County. And, a person answered the phone. Very refreshing.
My carpets had not been cleaned in 2 and a half years. I have a 90 pound indoor black lab and three grandchildren. The living room carpet had several stains that I didn't think would clean out. Wrong! My carpets look wonderful. Trent cleaned an upholstered chair that didn't look especially dirty. What a difference after cleaning! The fabric was brighter and the colors popped.
I highly recommend Raleigh Chem-Dry. Trent arrived on time, was professional and courteous, and provided great service. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/wake-forest/raleigh-chem-dry-reviews-2320232.htm"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Jessie Anne's Cleaning Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maureen K."},"reviewBody":"We've had several different cleaning companies in the past because of moves or because we felt the quality of the work diminished over time and the cost was excessive for the work actually being done. My first conversation with Jessie and Kevin set them apart from the others I contacted. Instead of just asking me the usual questions (number of bathrooms, bedrooms, square footage, kind of flooring, pets) and giving me a price Jessie and Kevin both talked to me about what they would do to clean our tile, fixtures, appliances, furniture, etc. When they arrived with their equipment and supplies they went through each room with us and were specific about what they would accomplish in their deep clean today. We keep our home clean and did not expect to see a significant difference when we returned today, but when we left them to clean we were confident they would at least do a nice job. We sorely underestimated this couple. When we returned home to our 11-year old condo it looked brand new again. Every room is truly spotless tonight! Our upholstered furniture was thoroughly vacuumed front and back. The floors look as nice as they did the last time we had them professionally cleaned by a tile company. Scuff marks have disappeared from our woodwork. The top of our stove looks new again. Any dust that worked its way into a wicker lamp is gone. Each piece of furniture has a nice luster that makes it look like it did in a showroom. The fixtures in our master bath were looking a little dull and now look as thought they were just installed. Our printer-copier-fax-scanner that I expected to be dusted was wiped off and there's no sign of dust in any crevice. Recently we decided to look for another cleaning service and contacted a few. Most companies want to do a deep clean the first time. Jessie Anne's initial quote was a little higher than the others, but after speaking with her and Kevin I felt they just might be worth the extra cost for their deep cleaning. We've always done our own deep clean when we start and end our yearly time in Florida, but they do such an excellent job that we will schedule them from now on for those big jobs. We'll also have them clean for us every two weeks while we're here and I don't sense that I'll be doing much to keep our place looking nice with them in charge. Jessie and Kevin are very nice and accommodating. They are enthusiastic and take their work seriously. Customer service and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to them. Jessie and Kevin take great pride in their work and have the highest standards we've ever seen with all the cleaning people we've had over the years. I joined Angie's List in order to find new housekeepers. I didn't expect to be so fortunate. The value in finding the quality cleaning service we experienced today in Jessie and Kevin is more than worth the membership fee we paid...and the reviews led me straight to them. Others have said that Jessie Anne's Cleaning Service is well worth the cost and I absolutely agree. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/mt.-sinai/jessie-anne%27s-cleaning-service-reviews-6288195.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Carolina Furniture Restoration","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Julie B."},"reviewBody":"The two end tables were just a color change and were finished acceptably. The kitchen table and chairs were to be completely stripped and refinished with repair to some cracks in the table base. The table and chairs were to be stained to match some existing stools in our house. Brian took a picture of the stools to match the stain. The table and chairs were completed as promised; however, the stain was much darker than the stools. I contacted Brian about the stain and he agreed to correct the color. When the table and chairs were returned the stain was the correct color; however, the cracks in the base were not repaired, there were two wood buttons missing that cover screws in the chairs, there were areas on the under side of the ladder back chairs missing stain, and all pieces had very little finish (including areas with just stain and no finish) and had not been sanded to smooth the final finish. Brian said he would come out to the house to correct problems (I have attached some pictures of the problem areas). In the end I told him I didn't know how he could correct that much at the house and he ended up taking the table and chairs back to the shop a third time. After a two month ordeal and much frustration the table and chairs have finally been finished acceptably but not to the quality I expected from reading previous reviews. The antique chair was to be repaired, refinished and the seat re-upholstered. The antique chair was not finished when promised. It took weeks longer as Brian does not do the upholstery and the upholsterer took weeks longer than promised. The antique chair was also a disappointment. The damaged areas of the wood were not repaired, the stain looks more like a thick paint was applied, the finish is sticky and wasn't sanded to a smooth finish, the underside of the rails at the bottom of the chair weren't finished, and the upholsterer put too much padding in the seat making to look like there is a large mound in the center of the seat. The dog chew repair to the dresser was also a disappointment. I had explained that it was an expensive dresser and wanted it to look like new (as if it had not been chewed). Instead of looking like new, it looks like a poor cosmetic repair. Brian did offer to re-do (fix) the repair; however, after all the frustration with the table and chairs and "fixing" them multiple times, I have decided not to go through the same frustration with the antique chair and dresser. I have chosen to find another craftsman to restore the antique chair and repair the dresser as I do no believe Brian's work provides the quality and attention to detail I am looking for. While he was certainly willing to fix things numerous times, I believe they should have been done right the first time. In finding another craftsman, I will not just rely on reviews but will insist on seeing actual finished pieces of work to see the qualify for myself.
I was very pleased that Raleigh Chem-Dry was willing to drive to rural Chatham County. And, a person answered the phone. Very refreshing. My carpets had not been cleaned in 2 and a half years. I have a 90 pound indoor black lab and three grandchildren. The living room carpet had several...
Maureen K.
5.0
12/2013
We've had several different cleaning companies in the past because of moves or because we felt the quality of the work diminished over time and the cost was excessive for the work actually being done. My first conversation with Jessie and Kevin set them apart from the others I contacted. ...
Julie B.
3.0
12/2013
The two end tables were just a color change and were finished acceptably. The kitchen table and chairs were to be completely stripped and refinished with repair to some cracks in the table base. The table and chairs were to be stained to match some existing stools in our house. Brian took...
Finish Pros is a team of highly skilled upholsterers and refinishing craftspeople ready to make your furniture feel new again! We specialize in revitalizing family heirlooms, vintage pieces, and great quality furniture that just needs a little TLC. We offer traditional reupholstery, traditional refinishing, and lacquer painting services. We are happy to provide estimates via email and in person, and we provide full fabric and stain consultations with our in-house designers for no additional cost! We have been in business for over 20 years and take great pride in our quality of work and the impact we are able to have on our Raleigh community.
"Leo was excellent, very knowledgeable and thorough in his work! Neither of us were contacted by Angie with my code for him nor the survey. One difference was that he was able to come at approximately 11:00 am this morning rather than 2:00 pm. He did complete the job, but no money was paid.And yes, I would most definitely hire him again!"
Cathy-Ruth C on January 2025
Finish Pros is a team of highly skilled upholsterers and refinishing craftspeople ready to make your furniture feel new again! We specialize in revitalizing family heirlooms, vintage pieces, and great quality furniture that just needs a little TLC. We offer traditional reupholstery, traditional refinishing, and lacquer painting services. We are happy to provide estimates via email and in person, and we provide full fabric and stain consultations with our in-house designers for no additional cost! We have been in business for over 20 years and take great pride in our quality of work and the impact we are able to have on our Raleigh community.
"Leo was excellent, very knowledgeable and thorough in his work! Neither of us were contacted by Angie with my code for him nor the survey. One difference was that he was able to come at approximately 11:00 am this morning rather than 2:00 pm. He did complete the job, but no money was paid.And yes, I would most definitely hire him again!"
Piedmont Contracting proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Your home for custom furniture. We specialize in creating custom upholstered furniture. We can handle all of your custom furniture needs but if you go with our specialty, you will not only be 100% satisfied but you will also be amazed by the comfort and style. We will build, deliver and install anywhere in the United States. Welcome to our online store!!!
"Pretty punctual and easy to get a hold of. I am pretty with him."
Kevin A on June 2020
Piedmont Contracting proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Your home for custom furniture. We specialize in creating custom upholstered furniture. We can handle all of your custom furniture needs but if you go with our specialty, you will not only be 100% satisfied but you will also be amazed by the comfort and style. We will build, deliver and install anywhere in the United States. Welcome to our online store!!!
"Pretty punctual and easy to get a hold of. I am pretty with him."
At TW Pro Carpet & Upholstery we’re more than just carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning service in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas. We specialize in creating custom formulated cleaning solutions for your business or home. We have the ability to remove the toughest stains and odors, all while using environment friendly products. There may be times you want us to come out and just clean one room, but you also might want us to do an entire home. Quality, Professional and Affordable service.
"TW Pro was recommended by a friend and based on the good reviews I decided to give this company a chance. This was a huge mistake and waste of money. This is the worst carpet cleaning company I ever done business with. My appointment was on July 9th at 1:30 PM and Tremaine arrived at 2:20 PM. Then he loaded up his equipment and left my front door wide open allowing flies to enter my home. After he finish cleaning my carpet he yelled my name twice as I was writing his check, telling me I need to hurry up because he have another appointment. Later he texted me apologizing for being rude and invited me to dinner, which was completely unprofessional. To top it off after my carpet dried it was hard, crunchy with residue and did not smell fresh. Also, one of my rooms that was cleaned has visible stains on the carpet in several areas. I contacted him about the issue, but he said he was busy working and brushed me off. I am highly displeased with this service and do not recommend this company."
Nicole W on July 2020
At TW Pro Carpet & Upholstery we’re more than just carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning service in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas. We specialize in creating custom formulated cleaning solutions for your business or home. We have the ability to remove the toughest stains and odors, all while using environment friendly products. There may be times you want us to come out and just clean one room, but you also might want us to do an entire home. Quality, Professional and Affordable service.
"TW Pro was recommended by a friend and based on the good reviews I decided to give this company a chance. This was a huge mistake and waste of money. This is the worst carpet cleaning company I ever done business with. My appointment was on July 9th at 1:30 PM and Tremaine arrived at 2:20 PM. Then he loaded up his equipment and left my front door wide open allowing flies to enter my home. After he finish cleaning my carpet he yelled my name twice as I was writing his check, telling me I need to hurry up because he have another appointment. Later he texted me apologizing for being rude and invited me to dinner, which was completely unprofessional. To top it off after my carpet dried it was hard, crunchy with residue and did not smell fresh. Also, one of my rooms that was cleaned has visible stains on the carpet in several areas. I contacted him about the issue, but he said he was busy working and brushed me off. I am highly displeased with this service and do not recommend this company."
Craftsmanship begins with detailed design followed by skilled artisans shaping high-quality materials into the desired furniture, ensuring durability and uniqueness.
The average time it takes to reupholster a piece of furniture is around eight hours, but it varies significantly based on the piece. A professional can usually reupholster smaller furniture units like dining chairs or small ottomans in two to three hours, while an entire sofa might take several days or up to a week. Antique furniture tends to take longer to reupholster because greater care needs to be taken to preserve the piece. Your timeline might be a bit longer if you need other repairs done, like sanding and refinishing wood components.
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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.
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
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