Getting Started
Get a quote
It's important to know how much labor will cost as well as how much fabric you'll need. A good first step is to text or email me a photo. Keep in mind that fabric costs will greatly affect the overall cost of your project. Fabric prices range from about $10 per yard to hundreds per yard.
Get on my schedule
It's not uncommon for me to book jobs months in advance so the sooner you book your project the better. I operate on a first come first serve basis.
Choose your fabric
If you haven't already picked out fabric now is the time. You may buy fabric from me or from any reputable dealer. I do not charge extra for client provided fabrics however you must provide me with quality upholstery grade fabric.
Pick up
I will pick up your furniture when I am ready to begin your project. This will allow you to continue using your furniture during the time leading up to the pick up date I can bring a helper (fee applies) to load your project or you can help. Fees will apply depending on your loction. Clients in Staunton will pay less than clients in Charlottesville due to travel times. Another popular option is to drop off your furniture in Staunton avoiding pick up fees altogether.
Delivery
You should expect delivery of you finished project in two weeks or less, unless other arrangements have been disscused. The process is simply the reverse of picking it up. I do not store furniture nor will I pick up your projects much in advance. Payment is due in full upon delivery.
Payment
- A deposit for materials (foam, wood, springs, ect.) may be required before your project is started.
- Any fabric purchases will need to be paid for in full before they are ordered.
- Payment is due in full upon delivery of your furniture.
- I accept cash or checks. I do not accept credit cards.
Webbing Failure
Spring Twine Failure
Webbing Failure
When the bottom falls out its past time for new webbing. Webbing holds everything up, when it fails the seat collapses, rendering your furniture useless. If you have older furniture that has never been rewebbed you should consider having it done during the reupholstering process. It is not a hard fix, in fact, it is by by far the easiest of all the failures to repair.
Burlap Failure
Spring Twine Failure
Webbing Failure
This could easily be what caused that sink hole to form in your favorite chair. When the material covering the springs deteriorates, it allows the padding to fall into the hollow the springs occupy. Over time more and more padding falls through causing bigger holes to form.
Spring Twine Failure
Spring Twine Failure
Spring Twine Failure
When the twine holding your coil springs in place fails, the springs are allowed to freely move about. You do not want springs to do as they please as they can be rather mischievous. The best way to fix this problem is the 8 way tie. This allows the most control over the springs and makes for a very nice and reliable finished product.
This Failure can produce the same symptoms as burlap deterioration. You may also here a clanky sound when you sit down. This could also be a broken spring.