"Get A Second Estimate" I had a 5 foot seam failure on a 20 foot boat cover. I took the cover in for repair and the gentleman at the counter asked that I leave the cover so he could quote me an estimate. My request was to restitch over all of the original stitching on the entire cover.
A woman called back and stated the cover was not worth stitching, and I needed a new cover. The cover was 10 years old and stored inside over the years and there were NO rips or tears in the cover. She proceeded to quote me $850.00 for a new cover. I told her I don't need a new cover, just a restitch. She then quoted me $350.00 to restitch the cover. I then asked her to just price the 5 foot seam stitch failure. She quoted me $40.00, however, it would be cash only.
I took the cover to another canvas shop and asked for a total restitch of the original stitching and asked the owner of the shop his opinion of the condition of the cover. His estimate was based on storing it indoor the majority of the year, it should last 5-8 years and the canvas did not show any fatigue. He saw no reason to replace it. I paid $100.00 plus tax. For the restitch at reputable canvas shop. read more