LOVE this upholsterer! I can't say enough good things about them! So, a little background - when I wasn't a full time mommy, I was a professional interior designer in downtown Chicago, and later in central AZ, so I'm pretty comfortable with what is possible, and also what average pricing and yardage is likely to ballpark. I'd seen lots of good reviews for Mr. Baca, here and on Angie's list, and read that the pricing was great. I'm currently trying to do roughly ten million house projects with not-ten-million dollars, so I figured if he even did a passable job, I could be content with that. I can safely say they did an excellent job, the pricing was less than half for labor than I'd been quoted by another local shop (which, for the record, still wasn't crazy high and was on par with my estimates), and they were fast!
So, the nitty gritty (because I'm always hoping other reviewers will disclose this stuff): I had a large, camelback sofa with three seat and three back cushions redone. I think Mr. Baca was able to salvage my original down-wrapped cushions by wrapping them in Dacron to reshape them, so there was no major cost for cushion replacement. I did change the finish of my nailheads, which he provided for a very minimal cost. For the record, reupholstery in general (especially on large pieces), won't necessarily be cheaper than buying new, so be prepared for that going in. I chose to have this piece done because I helped my parents pick it out in my teens, and I still think it has beautiful, classic lines. The upholstery was destroyed, but the sofa itself was a tank, and now that lightweight Asian-imported furniture has proliferated, I find it harder and harder to find really solid pieces unless you're getting into really expensive custom companies like Baker, Drexel, etc. I also have a CRAZY active toddler boy and another on the way, and solid is a big priority in my house. I figured I'd spend 1k on a new sofa that would be inferior, or spend about the same and keep the one I love. So I spent just over $300 on fabric from my own vendor, and about $490 on labor, and my sofa is GORGEOUS! Nobody recognizes it. I'm thrilled. I thought Mr. Baca was utterly charming, although his shop kind of looks like a war zone - ha! You're definitely not paying for ambiance! Also, although we didn't use this service, we were quoted $50 for pick up or delivery, if we didn't have the means to transport our furniture. I'm not sure if that varies by location in Tucson.
Anyway, I already have another project I'll take to Baca as soon as I order fabric, and will continue to use them in the future! What a great find! read more