Furniture Medic

Upholstery Shop in Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 288-2990, Des Moines, IA 50313View on Yelp

About Furniture Medic

Furniture Medic serves Des Moines and the surrounding metro with furniture reupholstery and repair services that help homeowners and businesses extend the life of their pieces. Iowa winters and dry summers can be rough on upholstered furniture, making local repair services a smart alternative to replacement. The shop handles both structural furniture repair and full reupholstery, which means they can address a piece from the frame up. If your sofa frame is wobbly and the fabric is worn, this is the kind of shop that can fix both problems in one visit.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture Medic focuses on two core areas: reupholstery and furniture repair. Reupholstery involves stripping old fabric down to the frame, replacing worn padding or springs, and applying new material chosen by the customer. Furniture repair covers structural issues like broken legs, loose joints, damaged frames, and surface scratches or gouges. Together, these services make it possible to restore a damaged or outdated piece to functional, attractive condition rather than sending it to the landfill.

Service Area

Furniture Medic is based in Des Moines and serves customers throughout Polk County and the greater Des Moines metro area. Surrounding communities like Ankeny, Urbandale, and Johnston are within their typical service range. If you're unsure whether your location qualifies, a quick call to (515) 288-2990 will confirm it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my furniture is worth reupholstering instead of replacing?
The general rule is to look at the frame first. If it's solid hardwood with no major cracks or broken joints, reupholstery almost always costs less than buying a comparable quality piece new. Cheap furniture with particleboard frames is usually not worth the investment.
Can you repair furniture that has both fabric damage and structural problems?
Yes, and Furniture Medic specifically offers both services. It actually makes more sense to address structural issues before reupholstering, since you don't want new fabric on a frame that's going to fail in six months. They can handle both in the same project.
How long does a typical reupholstery job take?
Most standard pieces like sofas, chairs, or ottomans take one to three weeks depending on the shop's current workload and fabric availability. Complex pieces with tufting, nail heads, or unusual shapes take longer. It's worth asking for a timeline estimate when you drop off your piece.
Do I need to provide my own fabric, or does the shop have options?
Most upholstery shops, including those in Des Moines, maintain fabric sample books from major suppliers. You can choose from those or bring your own fabric if you've found something specific. Just confirm the yardage requirements before purchasing your own material.
What types of furniture can be reupholstered?
Pretty much anything with a padded or fabric-covered surface can be reupholstered. This includes sofas, loveseats, armchairs, dining chairs, headboards, ottomans, and even benches. The limiting factor is usually frame condition, not the type of piece.
Is it cheaper to repair furniture locally in Des Moines than to buy new?
For mid-range to high-quality original pieces, yes. Reupholstering a solid sofa in Des Moines typically runs a few hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on size and fabric choice, which is often less than a comparable replacement. The savings are even clearer when you factor in sentimental value or antique pieces.

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