How much does upholstery repair cost?

Upholstery repair in Australia ranges from $60–$150 per dining chair seat to $600–$1,500 for an armchair and $1,500–$3,500 to reupholster a sofa.

Typical price band

$900typical

$100 low$5,000 high

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Real-world examples

Small repairs$100 – $700

Armchair reupholstery$700 – $1,700

Sofa reupholstery$1,800 – $4,500

— Piece size & complexity. More surface area, cushions, buttons and curves mean more hours and more fabric.

— Fabric choice. Upholstery fabric runs from ~$40 to $250+ per metre, and a sofa can need 12–18 metres.

— Repair vs full reupholstery. Fixing foam, springs or seams costs a fraction of a full strip-back.

— Frame & spring condition. Broken frames, sagged webbing or failed springs found during strip-back add work.

— Leather vs fabric. Leather work needs specialist skills and dearer material, lifting the whole quote.

— Reupholstery is worth it on solid hardwood frames and antiques — on budget furniture, replacement is often cheaper.

— Choose fabric rated for upholstery use (check the rub count); dressmaking fabric wears out fast.

— Ask for the fabric metreage in the quote so you can price your own fabric options fairly.

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