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Alvarez Upholstery

Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Upholstering

Reviews

4.95 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.3
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Kristin P.
08/2009
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Mr. Alvarez asked detailed questions about how I wanted the slipcover to look and I am very happy with the finished product. The workmanship is beautiful and he is very professional.
Description of Work: I had a silk slipcover custom-made for my headboard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

GRACE H.
11/2005
3.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I CALLED TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR FOR SEVERAL PIECES OF FURNITURE DAMAGED IN A MOVE. MRS. ALVAREZ WAS VERY PLEASANT ALTHOUGH CONCERNED ABOUT RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT FROM A MOVING COMPANY. SHE TRANSFERRED MY CALL TO MR ALVAREZ AND HE PROMPTLY TOLD ME THAT HE NO LONGER REFINISHED FURNITURE. I WAS STUNNED AS ALL THE REPORTS INDICATED THAT HE DID A FABULOUS JOB AND THE MOST RECENT REPORT WAS DATED JUNE 21 2005. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN REFINISHING SINCE THIS SUMMER. SOMETHING DID NOT SOUND RIGHT. I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS BEING TURNED DOWN BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSED FROM THE MOVING COMPANY. IF THEY HAD GIVEN ME THE OPPORTUNITY I WAS PREPARED TO PAY FOR THE REFINISH AND HAVE THE REIMBURSEMENT COME TO ME.
Description of Work: TOUCH UP AND REPAIR OF MOVING DAMAGES TO 5 PIECES OF FURNITURE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARYANN C.
06/2005
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
MR. ALVAREZ WAS ABSOLUTELY METICULOUS IN REPAIRING THIS SET THAT HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY FOR 65 YEARS. HIS WORK IS LOVELY. HAVE PATIENCE WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME TAKEN TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. HE WILL NOT RUSH AND GIVE YOU LESS THAN A PERFECT JOB. I WAS DELIGHTED.
Description of Work: REPAIRED AND REFINISHED 65 YEAR OLD HEYWOD-WAKEFIELD TABLE AND CHAIRS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

ANITA N.
11/2004
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. VERY EXPERIENCED OWNER AND STAFF. THEY ARE EXCELLENT PROFESSIONALS. THEY ARE VERY COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL. I WILL DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REPAIRED AND REATTACHED THE LEG ON MY DINETTE SET. REPAIRED, RE-UPHOLSTERED, CLEANED AND POLISHED TWO DINETTE SET CHAIRS WITH ARMS. FOUND, REFINISHED, AND RE-UPHOLSTERED DINETTE CHAIR THAT MATCHES THE SET.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

MICHAEL H.
11/2003
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
WELL ESTABLISHED FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS. OWNERS PUT A LOT OF PRIDE IN THEIR WORK AND THEIR CUSTOMERS' SATISFACTION. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AS A TRUSTED FAMILY RESOURCE (I HAVE HAD THEM REFINISH A BUFFET, MY FORMAL DINETTE SET, A SOFA, AND NOW OUR BREAKFAST DINETTE). I WILL CONTINUE TO USE ALVAREZ AS LONG AS HE STAYS IN BUSINESS OR I HAVE FURNITURE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Description of Work: REPAIRED, REFINISHED, RE-UPHOLSTERED WOOD DINETTE SET, REPAIRED BROKEN CHAIR, REFINISHED WOOD SURFACES, AND RE-UPHOLSTERED CHAIR CUSHIONS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

    Contact information

    4244 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Upholstering

    FAQ

    Alvarez Upholstery is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    No, Alvarez Upholstery does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Alvarez Upholstery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Alvarez Upholstery does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Alvarez Upholstery does not offer emergency services.
    No, Alvarez Upholstery does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    4244 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM