Furniture repair & reupholstery

Furniture repair and reupholstery in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

Reupholstering a chair in Canada costs about CA$300 to CA$800 for a small or medium chair, CA$500 to CA$1,200 for an armchair and CA$800 to CA$2,000 for a two-cushion sofa, depending on size, fabric and the work inside. These are approximate prices, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. For a price for your own piece, send one request on BlaBlaPrice with a photo.

What the quote includes

Estimates often leave things out. One set of seller terms in the sources says that new cushion inserts and repairs to springs are not included, and that you pay the upholsterer directly by cash, cheque or debit. In Vancouver, skilled upholsterers charge CA$60 to CA$80 per hour, and foam replacement and structural repairs are itemised separately, so ask for each item to be listed. Quotes for a wingback chair in the search results ran CA$1,700 to CA$3,500, so a high-back style costs well above a standard armchair.

Rules and training

The sources we found describe the trade's training rather than a licence. National job guidance says an upholsterer usually completes a college course, an apprenticeship or several years of on-the-job training. Ask how the upholsterer trained and whether they have examples of similar work.

Season and pick-up

Winter, from December to February, is cold and often snowy in these cities, which can slow the pick-up and delivery of heavy furniture. Book those days for a clear spell. Summer, from June to August, is the warm season when furniture is easier to carry in and out.

How it is bought here

Prices are quoted per piece, per seat or per job, and some upholsterers charge per hour for repairs. Give the dimensions and the number of cushions, in centimetres, and say whether the work is done at home or in a workshop. Give your city too: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa.

What to write in your request

Name the piece (armchair, sofa, dining chair), the work needed, the quantity and the dimensions. Say which fabric you want, or whether you already have one, whether the work is at home or in a workshop, your city, your deadline and your budget. The more exact the request, the easier it is for sellers to quote the same job.

Describe the piece in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks what is missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. For related services, see household services.