Carlos Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Bronx, New York

5(6 reviews)
(718) 432-8439217 W 231st St, Bronx, NY 10463View on Yelp
Carlos Upholstery - upholstery in Bronx, NY

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About Carlos Upholstery

Carlos Upholstery has earned a perfect 5.0 rating across 6 reviews in the Bronx, which speaks to consistent quality in a borough with a strong tradition of skilled trade work. The Bronx has a large community of homeowners and renters who take pride in well-kept furniture, and a local shop that knows its customers personally makes a real difference. With a focus on reupholstery and furniture repair, Carlos Upholstery handles the kinds of jobs that come from everyday use, not just showpiece restoration. It's reliable, hands-on work for real households.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery involves removing old fabric and batting, assessing the cushion and spring system underneath, and rebuilding the surface before applying new material. Repair services address the structural side of things, including fixing frames, re-gluing joints, and replacing broken components that affect how a piece sits and functions. Together, these two services cover the full lifecycle of a worn piece of furniture. Customers typically bring in sofas, sectionals, recliners, dining chairs, and bedroom pieces that have years of life left in their frames.

Service Area

Carlos Upholstery serves the Bronx and surrounding areas of New York City, including customers coming in from nearby neighborhoods and adjacent parts of Westchester. The Bronx location makes it convenient for residents across the borough, from the South Bronx up through neighborhoods like Riverdale and Pelham Bay. They're a practical choice for anyone in the northern reaches of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in the Bronx?
Sofa reupholstery in the New York area typically ranges from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on the size, fabric choice, and condition of the frame. A shop like Carlos Upholstery will give you a more specific quote after looking at the piece. Getting an in-person estimate is always more accurate than a phone guess.
Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy a new sofa?
For furniture with a solid frame, reupholstery is usually the better financial decision, especially in New York where quality furniture isn't cheap to replace. A new sofa at a similar quality level often costs more than a professional reupholstery job. You also get to keep a piece you already know fits your space.
Can you reupholster a recliner?
Yes, recliners can be reupholstered, though they take more time than a standard chair because of the mechanical components inside. A skilled shop will work around the reclining mechanism carefully to avoid damaging it during the process. It's worth having the mechanism checked for wear at the same time.
What should I look for in a Bronx upholstery shop?
Look for a shop with actual reviews from local customers and a clear willingness to walk you through their process before you commit. Experience with the type of furniture you own, whether that's modern pieces or older family heirlooms, also matters. A 5.0 rating with multiple reviews, like Carlos Upholstery has, is a good indicator of consistent work.
Do you work on commercial furniture like office chairs or restaurant seating?
Many upholstery shops handle commercial work alongside residential jobs, since the reupholstery process is similar regardless of where the furniture lives. Commercial clients like restaurants and offices often need durable, easy-to-clean fabrics that hold up to heavy use. It's worth asking directly whether a shop takes commercial orders and what their timeline looks like for larger quantities.
How do I prepare my furniture before bringing it to the shop?
You don't need to do much beyond removing any cushions that come off easily and clearing out anything stored in the piece. The shop will handle the disassembly and stripping as part of the job. Just make sure you have a way to transport it safely, or ask if pickup is an option.

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