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San Diego, CA

Hillcrest Upholstery

4.9 (199 reviews)
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Updated 2 months ago

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Services - Hillcrest Upholstery

Bed reupholstering

Chair reupholstering

Sofa reupholstering

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Dana R.

It's been a while since I reupholstered pieces. I have a gooseneck rocker that I was never a fan of the fabric. And our previous cats really did a number on it. So I saved up and bought my favorite fabric for this special piece. The rocker was from my grandmother as a gift for having our first child. All four of my children have been rocked to sleep in it, and now my grands. My previous upholsterer from 30 years ago is no longer in business. So I gave yelp a look and Hillcrest Upholstery was extremely well recommended. They are quick to communicate which is very uncommon these days. They gave me a fair price so I decided to run with it. We brought our rocker in with the fabric, had a short consult. They let me know when it would be ready and we left. They finished it earlier than expected and it's beautiful. Excellent craftsmanship on their part. I'm so excited! I have five more pieces I will be taking to them as I have time to find the fabric I want.

AFTER:  Finished Masterpiece (from the right side)

My beloved 3-piece vintage Mid-Century Modern couch had been in terrible shape due to decades of neglect. Office Manager Estela sat down with my daughter and I to advise/assist us with selecting the appropriate upholstery materials to breathe new life into the couch. Every staff member encountered at Hillcrest Upholstery provided exceptional customer service, proactive communication, and top-shelf quality workmanship. The prices and turn-around time were reasonable and competitive. The delivery team even arranged complimentary pick-up of the old couch and delivery of the "new" couch. A very good experience from start to finish - would rate it 10 stars if I could! Am incredibly happy with the finished product and will return to Hillcrest Upholstery for all my future upholstery needs.

Curtis L.

Loved working with the family. They provided outstanding customer service and totally transformed our wingback chair. Nothing but the highest praise.

Before re-upholstering.
Bob D.

They re-upholstered three benches we have in our breakfast room and did a great job. Got them back to us sooner than we expected. Very happy with how they came out! Thank you!

Derek S.

I've seen and passed by their El Cajon Boulevard location numerous times but didn't have an opportunity to utilize their services until recently. When a large leather chair of mine needed a new seat cushion and springs after years of wear, I decided to stop in. The cost estimate was free; the price was reasonable; their work (based on the samples in the shop) is outstanding, and the turn-around was very timely. I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I look forward to returning in the future with any additional upholstery needs that I may have :-)

Completed reupholstered chair.
Lisa C.

Hillcrest upholstery reupholstered a vintage Plycraft chair and ottoman for me. From start to finish they were easy to work with, competitive with their pricing, and very responsive. In addition, their turn-around time was very quick: months faster than many other upholsterers I contacted. I'm extremely pleased with the results, and would highly recommend Hillcrest Upholstery. I will definitely return to them for future projects.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight friendly and professional staff, clear communication, high-quality workmanship, fair pricing, and quick turnaround.

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They reupholstered our patio furniture cushions. Professional service. They did top notch work and their prices are very fair!

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Good quality and my chairs look like new now. The turn around was fast and easy. I recommend it.

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We needed the zipper repaired on a sofa cushion and they did exactly what we needed! Super easy, super friendly and well done

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Ask the Community - Hillcrest Upholstery

Are you able to replace vinyl straps on patio chairs?

Hello! Can you please send us photos and dimensions of your patio chairs, so we can provide you with a quote? You can send them to HUestimate@gmail.com.… 

Can I buy fabric because I'd like to do it myself?

Hi Michael! Thank you for your inquiry! We do not have fabric in stock, but we do have many… 

Can you reupholster a leather couch and sofa in new leather, or would the price be ridiculous?

You have to shop for the hides. You may be able to find some that will work that are left over from another job or a close out. There are also a fair amount of faux leathers out there that are great. If your not set on leather AST fabric in San… 

My son just scratched up my new leather couch- what would repair cost? I can send a photo?

Hi Shaun! Thank you for your question.… 

Do you guys repair wicker patio furniture?

Hi Younes! Thank you for your question.… 

Hi Leon, I have a boucle love seat that has a tear on seam that has torn a bit. Can you repair this?

Hi Michelle! Thank you for your question. Although there is no one named Leon here, we will be… 

I have a 3 panel fabric divider that my cat scratched, can you save it if it is scratched up a bit or would you have to replace the fabric on it?

Hi Eevee! Thank you for your question.… 

My dog urinated on our couch last night and the urine soaked into the foam of two cushions. The upholstery needs to be cleaned, which we'll take care of. The foam, however, needs to be replaced. Do you provide this service?

Good morning Tricia! Yes, we can certainly help you with that. Please send us the measurements of… 

Hi there, do you repair rattan furniture? I have 3 pieces with the corners that have been damaged by my pets. Some new rattan needs to be woven in and attached. Thank you!

Hi Maggie! Thank you for your question.… 

Do you have fabrics in stock or do we need to come with our own?

Hi Cynthia! Thank you for your question.… 

How do I get a quote? I have a French style sofa that I would like to recover is solid color. I have source for fabric - how much for the labor? and any additional supplies?…

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I need 5 dining room chairs upholstered. I have the frames made. Could you give me a quote, maybe I can send you an email with pictures?

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Do you carry fabrics in textures/patterns used in vintage Arts & Crafts/Mission furniture? I need to reupholster an Arts & Crafts chair. I will send photos and measurements for an estimate, but wanted to check whether you have vintage-style fabric.

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Hi, I have a sleeper sofa, full/queen size, that needs upholstery with a sturdy but soft fabric, possibly gray of color. Can you please give me a quote? I have no idea what it could cost.

Hi Antonella! Thank you for your inquiry.… 

Good morning, do you do chair recaning? If so, can I just bring it in or do I need an appointment? Thank you. Susan

Hi Susan, We are very sorry, but we do not do caning. You may want to try Abraxas Studios. They… 

Does this company repair framing of upolstered furniture?

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Do you make a slipcover for sofa?

Hi Sehee! 'Yes, we do make slipcovers for sofas. Can you please send us a picture of your sofa and… 

Can you repair a wicker bassinet? There's a few places in the weave that's broken and needs repainted.

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Hello, would I be able to get a rough estimate on how much it would cost to reupholster a patio swing cushion? It's about 60"L x 48"W

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Which are the free pick-up/delivery area in San Diego?

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Review Highlights - Hillcrest Upholstery

“The whole team is great, starting with Estela who responds to emails in a timely way and is on top of things.”

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Sent out a mass yelp request and Oscar replied almost instantly, was able to assess via photos sent…read moreand give me an estimate. He was super helpful, knowledgeable and understanding as I was waiting to decide. Ultimately, he was not only the best option time and price wise but even picked up my dining chairs and completed the project in half the proposed time. He was also able to coordinate drop off with me flexibly too. He was extremely responsive and detailed and I really appreciate his outstanding work and effort in communication. I will highly recommend to others and use him again if needed.

I had a really disappointing experience with Oscar Lara, despite having had a good experience with…read morehim previously. When my sectional needed to be reupholstered, I trusted his recommendation and paid $6,380. Oscar specifically recommended the fabric for my vacation rental and demonstrated how stains would roll off. Less than a year later, the fabric was showing significant staining. When I contacted Oscar, his solutions were for me to spend another $4,700 to reupholster the sectional or have the cushions dry-cleaned between every rental--an impractical option for a vacation rental with only a three-hour turnover. He took merely $90 of responsibility After I fully explained my concerns, he insulted me and then stopped communicating with me. I relied on his professional recommendation for a significant investment and expected both the fabric and customer service to live up to what was represented. Unfortunately, neither did. I'm sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision about whether Oscar's recommendations and customer service are right for their needs.

Hillcrest Upholstery - reupholstery - Updated October 2026

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