McDaniel Furniture Services

Upholstery Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.4(11 reviews)
(215) 423-44004700 Wissahickon Ave, ste F, Philadelphia, PA 19154View on Yelp
McDaniel Furniture Services - upholstery in Philadelphia, PA

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About McDaniel Furniture Services

McDaniel Furniture Services in Philadelphia, PA offers both furniture reupholstery and furniture repair, making it a one-stop option for pieces that need structural work alongside new fabric. The shop has 11 reviews with a 1.4 rating, which suggests prospective customers should do their own due diligence, read recent feedback carefully, and ask detailed questions before committing. That said, every shop has a mix of project outcomes, and direct communication about expectations goes a long way. Philadelphia's density of older furniture pieces keeps repair-focused shops consistently in demand throughout the city.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture repair at this shop likely covers frame reinforcement, broken leg replacement, joint regluing, and spring repair before or alongside the reupholstery process. Reupholstery services involve removing old fabric and padding, replacing worn materials, and applying new upholstery fabric to restore both the look and comfort of the piece. Offering repair and reupholstery together means the shop can address structural problems that a fabric-only shop might turn away. This is particularly useful for antique or vintage pieces where the frame needs attention before new covering makes sense.

Service Area

McDaniel Furniture Services is based in Philadelphia and likely serves clients throughout the city's many neighborhoods, from South Philly to the Northeast. Their combined repair and reupholstery services attract customers from nearby areas who can't find both services in one place locally. Clients from adjacent communities in the immediate Philadelphia metro area also bring in work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can furniture be repaired and reupholstered at the same shop?
Yes, some upholstery shops like McDaniel offer both structural repair and reupholstery, which means you don't have to coordinate between a carpenter and an upholsterer. It's actually more efficient because the repair work happens before the new fabric goes on, ensuring the finished piece is solid.
How do I evaluate an upholstery shop before bringing in my furniture?
Reading recent reviews and asking for photos of past work are good starting points. Calling ahead to ask specific questions about your project type, timeline, and pricing gives you a sense of how communicative and knowledgeable the shop is before you commit.
What kinds of furniture repairs do upholstery shops typically handle?
Many shops handle frame repairs like regluing loose joints, replacing broken legs, fixing sagging seat springs, and reinforcing weak corners. More extensive structural work like replacing cracked frames may be referred out, but a good shop will tell you honestly what's within their scope.
Is a wobbly chair worth repairing and reupholstering, or should I buy new?
If the chair has a solid wood frame, it's almost always worth repairing before reupholstering since gluing and reinforcing joints is relatively inexpensive. The exception is when damage is too extensive to fix safely, which a reputable shop will flag before starting the work.
What should I bring when getting an upholstery estimate in Philadelphia?
Photos of the piece help if you can't transport it easily, but in-person estimates are always more accurate since the upholsterer can check the frame and measure the actual surface area. If you have a fabric in mind, bringing a swatch or a few inspiration images can speed up the conversation.
How do I protect my furniture after it's been reupholstered?
A fabric protector spray applied after reupholstery can help repel spills and reduce staining on new fabric. Your upholsterer can recommend the right product for the specific material used, since some treatments work better on certain fabric types than others.

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