Free Upholsterer
Service Agreement
One ruined bolt of $150-a-yard silk or a surprise rotten frame will bankrupt your month's profit in an afternoon. If you don't have a signed agreement, you’re just an unpaid storage unit for someone else’s junk.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Hidden Defects' clause so the second you rip off the old fabric and find snapped springs or dry rot, the price goes up or the work stops.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Upholsterer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Upholsterer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Complete tear-down to frame
- Spring tying and webbing replacement
- Frame reinforcement and joint stabilization
- Foam and batting installation
- Pattern matching and fabric cutting
- Final upholstery application and stapling
- Gimp or welt cord trimming
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Upholsterer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client provided their own fabric and it's fraying at the seams—am I on the hook for a redo?
Never guarantee work done with outside materials; your contract should state you’re only liable for your craftsmanship, not the integrity of their bargain-bin fabric.
What do I do when a 'quick fix' turns into a full rebuild once the fabric comes off?
Stop the clock immediately and use your Hidden Damage clause to get a signed change order for the extra labor and parts before you touch another staple.
I've got three finished sofas taking up floor space and the client won't pick them up. How do I get them out?
Your shop isn't a free warehouse, so include a daily storage fee in your terms that kicks in 48 hours after you notify them the job is ready.