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San Antonio · Austin · Texas
Master craftsmen mending torn fabric, sagging cushions, broken springs, and cracked frames across San Antonio and Austin since 2013.
Upholstery repair done right starts with diagnosis, not demolition. Most problems can be fixed for a fraction of the cost of full reupholstery — torn seams hand-sewn, cushions rebuilt, springs re-tied, frames spliced. Free written estimates.
If your fabric looks fine but the seat sinks, the springs sag, or one seam has split, repair is the right call. A typical spot repair runs $150 to $700. Full reupholstery on the same sofa runs $1,800 to $3,500 and adds three to six weeks of shop time — usually unnecessary if the fabric still has life in it.
Reupholstery makes sense when fabric is worn or stained across multiple panels, when the original color has faded badly in sun-facing rooms, or when you simply want a new look. For everything else — and that is most of what people call us about — repair is faster, cheaper, and preserves the original character of the piece.
Send us photos at mark@weathersbyguild.com and we will tell you within an hour whether you need a spot repair or full reupholstery. We do both — we just want you spending money on what your furniture actually needs.
Volume I — Repairs
Hand-sewn seam repair, invisible tear mending, and patch work using matched fabric reserves so the repair disappears into the surrounding upholstery.
Replaced foam cores, re-wrapped Dacron, and rebuilt down inserts that bring shape and support back to sofas, chairs, and sectionals.
Re-tied 8-way hand springs, replaced sinuous (zig-zag) springs, and new jute or polypropylene webbing on traditional and modern frames.
Cracked sofa rails scarfed and re-glued, broken legs replicated, and loose joints re-pegged on hardwood frames without full reupholstery.
Color-matched leather patching, cracked surface re-conditioning, and seam restitching on leather sofas, recliners, and dining chairs.
Cat-scratched fabric panels swapped, pet-stained cushions re-covered, and chewed corners rebuilt without recovering the entire piece.
Pricing — What to Expect
These ranges reflect typical jobs in 2026. Final quote depends on materials, size of the piece, and current shop workload. Every estimate is free and in writing — no verbal quotes, no surprise charges.
Volume II — The Craft
Since 2013 our shop has repaired thousands of pieces — from a single torn dining chair seat to full sectional rebuilds. We approach every repair the same way: smallest intervention, traditional materials, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Most upholstery problems do not require full reupholstery. We start with the smallest intervention that solves the problem — saving you 50% to 80% versus a complete recover.
Traditional 8-way hand-tied spring systems are repaired the way they were built: jute twine, eight knots per spring, anchored to a hardwood frame. No staples. No shortcuts.
Cushion rebuilds use 1.8 to 2.5 lb high-density foam wrapped in Dacron polyester or down-feather blend, matched to the original feel and density of your piece.
Seam repairs are hand-stitched with curved upholstery needles and waxed thread. Glue is for shoes — not furniture you sit on every day.
When a frame rail cracks or a leg splinters, we splice in matching kiln-dried hardwood — never particle board, never plywood patches.
Sometimes the cost to repair approaches the cost to recover. We will tell you when reupholstery is the smarter choice and when a $200 spot repair will do.
Volume III — Inquiries
Straight answers about cost, timing, and what we can fix.
Most upholstery repair jobs in San Antonio and Austin fall between $150 and $700, depending on what is broken. A torn seam or single sagging cushion is usually $150 to $300. Spring re-tying on a sofa runs $400 to $700. Frame repair and leather patching land in the middle of that range. Every job starts with a free written estimate so you know the cost before any work begins.
Repair is almost always cheaper than full reupholstery — typically 50% to 80% less. A spring re-tie costs $400 to $700, while reupholstering the same sofa runs $1,800 to $3,500. If only one cushion is sagging, one seam is split, or one leg is broken, repair is the right call. Full reupholstery makes sense when fabric is worn across multiple panels or you simply want a new look.
Yes — sagging cushions are one of the most common upholstery repairs we handle. The fix depends on the cause. If the foam is collapsed, we replace the core with high-density foam and re-wrap with Dacron for $80 to $150 per cushion. If the springs underneath have failed, we re-tie 8-way hand springs or replace zig-zag spring banks. We diagnose the actual cause before quoting — sometimes the cushion is fine and the suspension is the real problem.
Yes. Cracked rails, broken legs, splintered arm posts, and loose joints are all repairable on hardwood-frame furniture. We splice in matching kiln-dried hardwood, re-glue with structural adhesive, and reinforce with corner blocks where appropriate. Particle board or staple-frame furniture (common in big-box brands) generally cannot be repaired and is better replaced.
Spot repairs — a torn seam, a single cushion, a leg re-glue — are usually returned in one to two weeks. Spring re-tying or frame repair on a full sofa runs two to four weeks. Leather color-matching adds an extra week for dye testing. Every estimate includes a realistic timeline based on current shop workload and parts availability.
Yes. We repair cracked leather, color-matched patches for tears and pet damage, restitched seams, and conditioning treatments for dried-out hides. Aniline and semi-aniline leathers respond best — heavily protected (pigmented) leathers can usually be patched but show patch lines under close inspection. We will assess in-person and tell you exactly what result to expect.
Antique upholstery repair is a specialty. Pre-1950 pieces typically have 8-way hand-tied springs, jute webbing, horsehair stuffing, and tack-built construction — all of which we still work with using period-correct materials. Conservation-grade methods preserve the original frame and any surviving period upholstery underneath modern coverings.
Usually, yes. Pet damage is one of the most common reasons people call us. For surface scratches on leather, we condition and re-color. For shredded fabric panels, we replace just the affected panel using matched or close-match fabric — full recover is rarely needed unless damage spans multiple sections. Send a photo and we will tell you within an hour whether spot repair or full reupholstery is the right call.
Yes — we serve Austin and the greater Austin metro including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Bastrop, Kyle, and Dripping Springs. Pickup and delivery are available from our San Antonio workshop, and most Austin upholstery repair jobs are scheduled within a few days of estimate approval.
Sofas, loveseats, sectionals, recliners, dining chairs, accent chairs, ottomans, headboards, benches, antique settees, and commercial booth seating. Both fabric and leather. Both modern and antique. If it has a frame, springs, or fabric, we can probably fix it. Particle-board flat-pack furniture is the main exception — we will tell you honestly when a piece is not worth the repair cost.
On most fabric repairs, no. Hand-sewn seam repair using matched thread disappears into the original stitch line. Cushion rebuilds are completely invisible since the foam is internal. Frame repairs are hidden beneath the existing upholstery. The exceptions are pigmented leather patches and large fabric tears where exact dye-lot matching is impossible — in those cases we explain expected visibility before any work begins.
Yes. All structural repairs (springs, frames, webbing) carry a one-year guarantee against repair failure under normal household use. Cushion rebuilds and fabric repairs are guaranteed against workmanship defects. Wear and tear from continued use is not covered, but anything that fails because of how we built it gets fixed at no charge.
Volume IV — Begin
Send a few photos showing the damage — close-up plus full piece. We will review and send a detailed written estimate within one business day.
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