What are the prices for repairing different types of furniture?
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Each year, the average UK family produces 80kg of furniture waste. Yet, most of these pieces could actually be repaired or renovated.
Are you ready to take action and get your furniture repaired but have no idea how much it costs?
No worries, with over 400 pieces of furniture brought back to life thanks to our home furniture repair service, I can confidently tell you, we know our way around pricing!
In this guide, I'll break everything down for you: average hourly rates on Yoojo, the average costs for different types of repairs or furniture, and best of all, real examples from your neighbours, which will give you a much clearer idea of what to expect.
Let's get started!
What are the hourly rates charged by furniture repairers?
Generally, your service provider will give you two key pieces of information:
their hourly rate
the estimated time required to complete the job
To help you estimate the cost of your service, I’ve calculated the average hourly rates.
Here are our results*:
With Yoojo:
Specialist repair company:
*How did we get these figures?
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For Yoojo:
We compiled the prices paid for 400 furniture repair services and took the average.
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For specialist companies:
We requested quotes from 5 different companies in the 6 largest UK cities and compiled reliable data found online.
Yoojo is fully digitalised
Service providers are often your neighbours, drastically reducing travel costs.
Yoojo specialises in small task that are usually quite fast to do
You can book both professionals and individuals, who are generally cheaper for small home tasks, like furniture repair!
Let's have a look at rates by type of repair
Now, let’s dive into the details by breaking down the costs based on the type of repair.
As you can see, on Yoojo, some furniture repairs cost more than others.
| Type of service | Average rate on Yoojo | Request a quote |
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| Repair a wobbly/broken furniture leg | £12 / hour |
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| Repair hinges | £10 / hour |
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| Repair a hole in wood | £12 / hour |
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| Repair a sliding component | £11 / hour |
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| Repair fabric | £13 / hour |
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| Furniture renovation (sanding and varnishing) | £19 / hour |
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| Renovating old furniture | £22 / hour |
Does the type of furniture influence the price?
Since I have all the stats in front of me, I thought it would be fun to sort out the repair costs based on the type of furniture.
It’s quite interesting to see that some pieces of furniture are more expensive to repair than others (though of course, it all depends on the type of repair).
| Type of furniture | Average rate on Yoojo | Request a quote |
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| Kitchen furniture | £13 / hour |
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| Wooden chair | £12 / hour |
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| Sofa | £18 / hour |
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| Table | £14 / hour |
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| Sliding drawer | £10 / hour |
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| Sliding door | £11 / hour |
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| Wardrobe | £13 / hour |
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| Bookshelf | £10 / hour |
Examples of furniture repairs and prices paid by clients
Looking at average rates is helpful if you want a quick estimate for a furniture repair. However, real-life examples can be even more informative.
Here, we provide concrete examples showing how much your neighbours have paid for various types of repairs.
This section features listings from popular services performed by furniture repair experts on Yoojo.
You’ll find the client’s original request, the amount they paid for the service, and the hourly rate of the booked repairer.
Example #1: Repairing a wobbly wardrobe
💰 Total cost paid : £32
⏳ Hourly rate : £21/h
A wobbly piece of furniture is a classic example on Yoojo
Here, the back panel of the client's wardrobe is loose, to the point where every time they open a door, the wardrobe moves off balance.
Not great for safety!
Fortunately, a furniture repair specialist can fix this in 1.5 hours, just like in this repair example that cost only £32.
💡 Tip:
Did you know that on our platform, you pay for the service? This means that the price agreed upon during booking is the price you will pay.
The choice of hours requested in the form is just to block a slot in your provider’s schedule… If you’re unsure, always book a little extra time!
Example #2: Repairing a kitchen cabinet on a budget
💰 Total cost paid : £16
⏳ Hourly rate : £16/h
Do you have a kitchen cabinet that no longer closes?
That’s a job for a handyman available on Yoojo (all the profils here)!
The kitchen cabinet is probably the piece of furniture most often repaired by our specialists.
The culprit: hinges that are put to the test daily and sliding drawers that have a nasty tendency to derail.
💡 Tip:
If the prices are so low on our platform, it’s thanks to our network of providers that allows you to book a handyman even for small repairs, which a traditional tradesperson might not consider!
In fact, most of the providers offering their services are your neighbours.
Example #3: Repairing a sofa backrest
💰 Total cost paid : £36
⏳ Hourly rate : £18/h
Have you worn out your sofa to the point of breaking?
No worries, just like this client from the Manchester, you can have the backrest repaired instead of spending thousands on a new sofa.
Plus, at £18 an hour for this kind of service, it’s a real bargain!
💡 Tip:
What’s great about Yoojo is that you can customise your ad however you like.
Add as much information as possible to attract the best handymen near you.
Example #4: Repairing multiple door hinges
💰 Total cost paid : £30
⏳ Hourly rate : £15/h
Sometimes, enough is enough… And when door hinges start squeaking, it’s time to call in a specialist!
Even though these aren’t exactly pieces of furniture, you can also ask for help to change your door hinges… There’s bound to be an expert near you.
In this example, the client ended up paying £30 for just under two hours of service.
💡 Tip:
It’s hard to know how much repairing 5 door hinges will cost.
That’s why, on Yoojo, you can post your ad for free and request as many quotes as you like… There’s no limit, and you’ll receive as many price proposals as there are interested experts!
Example #5: Renovating a piano for £70
💰 Total cost paid : £70
⏳ Hourly rate : £14/h
Let’s step it up with a full renovation of a piano, including sanding and varnishing!
It’s not a very difficult job for the DIY experts available on Yoojo, but it is a relatively long task, with 5 hours of service provided.
In the end, this client from Paris paid just £14/hour… A real bargain for this kind of work.
💡 Tip:
When you book a provider on Yoojo, we lock their payment in our virtual safe. You only release the payment at the end of the service, if you’re happy with the result.
That’s Yoojo’s security!
Example #6: Repairing a sliding drawer
💰 Total cost paid : £25
⏳ Hourly rate : £25/h
No need to wait until all the sliding drawers in your kitchen are broken before calling a handyman.
Like this client from Wales, you can call on a local handyman to repair just one drawer rail and one cabinet hinge.
That’s the advantage of being able to book a provider for just one hour.
💡 Tip:
Need to order a spare part before a repair?
Don’t hesitate to ask our handymen for help through the messaging system integrated into your ad. You can also ask questions directly in your ad.
Example #7: repairing a wobbly bed leg
💰 Total cost paid : £32
⏳ Hourly rate : £16/h
A broken bed leg: a classic that will keep you up all night!
Yet, this client from Grenoble paid only £36 to get their bed leg fixed straight as an “i”
At that price, it’s a real steal!
💡 Tip:
Did you know that on each provider’s profile, you can find their qualifications, experience, and the tools they have? You’ll also see the number of jobs they’ve completed on Yoojo, along with ratings and reviews from previous customers!
It’s the best way to choose the top provider with ease.
Example #8: Repairing a wooden chair at a low cost
💰 Total cost paid : £32
⏳ Hourly rate : £16/h
Did you know that each year, 2 million tonnes of furniture is produced in the UK?
Like this client from London, you can make a difference for the planet by repairing all your furniture rather than throwing it away, including small items like wooden chairs.
And at £32 per repair, it’s a win compared to the cost of a new chair!
💡 Tip:
Did you know that when you book your small jobs with Yoojo, you benefit from free insurance against damage?
So, no worries on your part, we take care of everything!
Example #9: Repairing a burnt sofa fabric
💰 Total cost paid : £25
⏳ Hourly rate : £17/h
Let’s wrap up these examples with a slightly different request.
Repairing furniture isn’t just about wobbly table legs and sliding drawers that won’t slide.
On Yoojo, you can also request textile repairs, just like this client from Newcastle who accidentally burnt part of their sofa.
In the end, this client paid just £25 for the repair… A great deal considering the price of a new sofa!
💡 Tip:
Does your handyman need more time than expected for the repair?
No worries, you can add and pay for extra hours directly from your Yoojo client area!
How to request a custom quote for repairing your furniture
If you’ve read through this article, well done!
But most importantly, after all the rates and examples we’ve shared, you should have a good idea of the cost to repair your furniture.
However, if you want to find out the exact price for your furniture repair, the best strategy is to ask the experts near you.
That’s exactly what we offer at Yoojo
Find out more about our DIY services and service providers near you
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