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Rug Repair in New York

Fringes, edges, holes and curling corners can be repaired, usually alongside a cleaning.

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  • Common repair types
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Hands rewrapping the edge binding of a hand-knotted rug

Common Repairs

What a proper job involves, in order.

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  1. Step 1

    Fringe repair

    Worn or missing fringe is rebuilt or replaced, matching the original where possible.

  2. Step 2

    Binding and serging

    Damaged edges are re-wrapped so the rug stops unravelling.

  3. Step 3

    Reweaving

    Holes and moth damage are rewoven with matching wool, knot by knot.

  4. Step 4

    Patching

    A section is replaced where reweaving is not practical.

  5. Step 5

    Blocking

    Curling or buckled rugs are stretched and set flat again.

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What Rug Repair Costs

ItemTypical range
Binding or sergingMeasured around the whole edge$3–$10 per linear foot
Fringe cleaningMeasured across the fringed ends only$1–$3 per linear foot
Fringe replacementDepends on whether the foundation is soundQuoted after inspection
Reweaving and restorationPriced by the area rewoven, not the rugQuoted after inspection
Colour restoration$50–$200 per rug
Moth treatmentOr $0.50–$3 per sq ft on a large rug$20–$50 per rug
Water damage restorationA soaked rug has days, not weeksQuoted after inspection

Edge and fringe work is priced by the foot, so you can estimate it yourself before you call. Reweaving is quoted after inspection, because the work depends on knot density, dye matching and how far the damage has spread.

Edge Work, Worked Through

  • 2.5×8 runner21 linear feet of edge × $3–$10$63–$210 to bind
  • 5×7 rug24 linear feet of edge × $3–$10$72–$240 to bind
  • 8×10 rug36 linear feet of edge × $3–$10$108–$360 to bind
  • 9×12 rug42 linear feet of edge × $3–$10$126–$420 to bind
  • 9×12 rug, fringe only18 linear feet of fringe × $1–$3$18–$54 to clean the fringe

Binding follows the perimeter, so measure all four sides. Fringe sits on the two ends only, which is why it costs a fraction of a full re-bind. A quote far outside these ranges is not automatically wrong — ask what it covers.

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What Affects the Price

  1. Length of the damaged edge
  2. Knot density and materials
  3. How far a hole or moth damage has spread
  4. Colour matching
  5. Whether cleaning is needed first

Ask Before You Book

  • Can you match the wool and the colour?
  • Will the repair be visible?
  • Should the rug be cleaned before repair?
  • How long will the work take?

Ask every company to price the same scope in writing, then compare the all-in totals.

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Rug Repair — FAQs

Is it worth repairing an old rug?

Often yes for hand-knotted rugs, where a small edge repair prevents a much larger loss later. A cleaner should tell you when the repair costs more than the rug is worth.

How much does fringe repair cost?

Edge work such as binding or serging is typically $3–$10 per linear foot. Fringe rebuilding and reweaving are quoted individually.

Should the rug be cleaned first?

Usually yes. Cleaning shows the true condition and colour, which makes matching materials much easier.