About how much does it usually cost to reupholster a sofa? It's not a very intricate piece, just a pretty basic but nice three cushion sofa.A friend of our family reupholsters furniture so I'll probably be able to get some kind of discount, however I'm trying to get an idea of about how much reupholstering usually runs.
To recover the average sofa, labor alone is about $1000.00, and that is NOT including the fabric. Fabric can add anywhere from $300.00 on up to the cost. This is why when I've recommended to folks that the best furniture out there is the older stuff that can be re-done they decide to purchase something new because for another $500.00 or so they can get a set that would include the sofa, maybe a loveseat or a chair as well. What the customers' don't realize though is that the frame and support system of the newer sofas in that price range are inferior to what the older stuff has. Sadly I've got accounts that sell sofas for over $10,000.00 and sad to say even those aren't all that well built either.
A good part of the cost is in the material. Figure $ 300 - 500 for labor. You may want to consider custom slip covers instead. This way you can unzip them and put them right in the wash or take them to the cleaners depending on the material. If your sofa needs restuffing that may be an issue. If just the cushions need help you can have new ones made.
