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>

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

• <div><p>The time to reupholster a chair varies by the type and the project&rsquo;s complexity. Simple dining chairs may take a few hours, while larger or more intricate chairs like wingbacks can take several days. Most professional upholsterers complete the job within one to two weeks, including material sourcing and scheduling.</p></div>

Q: What size sofa fits through a standard door?

• <div><p>Interior and exterior door openings are typically 80 inches high, with openings 29&frac14; inches wide for interior doors and 35 inches wide for exterior doors. If your couch is smaller than these measurements, it should fit through the door frame.</p></div>

Q: What is the best material to wrap furniture?

• <div><p>To safeguard your furniture and upholstered items, it's best to use plastic wrap or specially-made plastic sofa covers. However, you should avoid wrapping wooden furniture in plastic if you plan on storing it, as plastic can trap moisture and warp the wood, plus it may damage certain finishes. In either case, old blankets or moving blankets make excellent alternatives. For protecting delicate glass table tops and mirrors, bubble wrap is always a reliable choice.</p></div>

Q: What types of furniture repairs do professionals handle?

• <div><p>Pros cover many fixes, from upholstery renewals to joint reinforcement.</p></div>

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The tree removal project was in our American black walnut Grove, and demanded superior ability to fill the trees, so they did not damage other valuable trees, and also demanded that the trees be cut as close to the ground as possible, so as to conserve this valuable board feet of furniture...
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Reviewed in March 2022
Justin and Josh went above and beyond to finish this project on a strict timeline. They were on time, and very neat and respectful of our space. I will use them for future projects.
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Reviewed in July 2021
StairHopper helped guide us through the estimate and booking process. After booking, they answered all of our questions and tailored the move to our circumstances. The movers showed up promptly when they were scheduled and were extremely helpful when there was a problem with parking. After that,...
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Darrin and his helper cleaned my 8 year old white wool wall to wall carpets and 16 year old sofas to perfection. They were on time, very careful of stairs and furniture, and worked quickly without much disruption. They were done in a little over 2 hours. This was my first experience with...
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Reviewed in February 2020
Quick, efficient and well done. The workers were willing to explain and correct matters.
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Reviewed in July 2019
They not only repaired my chimney perfectly, they removed the rust stains from the siding which saved me money. Great job! Thank you.
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I got two estimates, and Pro Home & Business Services was significantly less than the other company. Brian Biron of Pro Home & Business was easy to work with, punctual, flexible, and did high quality work at a reasonable price. Everyone in the building had a good experience, and we are asking...
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Reviewed in February 2013
I called three times during January 2013 and left detailed message asking if this business could restore/repair my dining set and none of my calls were ever returned. I gave up and took my business elsewhere. Perhaps the proprieter was out of town or ill, but I have no way of knowing why there...
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Reviewed in January 2012
Booska moved me from Milton to Burlington. The phone estimate was realistic, the guys did a great job of moving my stuff and were very careful with both my furniture and my newly painted walls. I would definately use them again.
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