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Total Cost. The total cost of reupholstering a couch includes fabric, supplies and labor. It varies depending on the size and style of the couch as well as the price of the fabric, which can range from about $11 to $40 per yard.ew upholstery could give an old couch a new look. As long as the frame is in good shape and not worn out, buckling or sagging, reupholstering is one option for updating the look of a favorite or antique sofa. It is not cheap, but it is usually less expensive than replacing the sofa with one of equal quality.
Just make sure that you get any leftover fabric. I bought a chair several years ago that was on sale for $399. It cost about $550 to reupholster it. My living room sofa, which is an antique, cost about $1500 including fabric.Ask around. Fabric stores should have a list of good upholsterers in your area.ouches can cost anywhere from $500 to $10,000 (and more)...if you have a high end couch that has superior workmanship, then reupholstering might be a better way to go....if you are looking for very specific things in a couch, then reupholstering gives you the opportunity to add those custom details.