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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.
1 For example, a barrel back chairâs reupholstery price can be anywhere from $275 to $325. 2  The common dining chair usually costs $40 to $45 for the seat or back only, while a dining chair seat and back that will be reupholstered can cost anywhere from $85 to $175. On average, chair reupholstery can cost anywhere from $40 to as much as $400. 2  Various factors can affect the price of chair reupholstery. 3  The main factors are the type of chair, its shape, and the material that is used to fix the chair.