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Francisco Avila

Dallas Leather Reconditioning4.728 Google reviews

Leather repaired where it sits, color matched on site

Leather repair specialist at Dallas Leather Reconditioning in Garland. Mobile repair, recoloring and cleaning of furniture, auto, marine and commercial seating in DFW.

In business
In the leather trade since 2005
Service area
Dallas–Fort Worth, fully mobile
Hours
Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–4
Member
since 2021

What Francisco does

  • Leather furniture repair
  • Auto seat and interior repair
  • Leather recoloring and refinishing
  • Cleaning and conditioning
  • Boat and RV seating repair
  • Commercial booth and chair repair
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Problems Francisco solves

  • A good leather sofa with scuffs, scratches or pet damage
  • Faded or discolored leather that no longer matches
  • A cracked driver's seat, steering wheel or console
  • A peeling couch and no idea whether it can be saved
  • Restaurant booths or office chairs that cannot leave the building

Who should call

  • Homeowners who would rather repair quality leather than replace it
  • Car owners with cracked seats or worn steering wheels
  • Restaurants, offices, dealerships and clinics with worn seating
  • Boat and RV owners with dried or torn seats

The best introductionSomeone with a quality leather sofa or recliner that has a scratch, split seam or faded spot and is thinking about replacing it.

Heavily peeling bonded leather usually cannot be repaired permanently, and Francisco will say so after seeing photos.

10 guides by Francisco

Answers Francisco gives clients every week

All leather repair guides
Leather Repair Your leather sofa is cracking and fading: when it can be repaired and when it cannot Before you price a new sofa or a new driver's seat, learn how to read the damage. Most leather problems I see across Dallas are repairable in a single visit, and the ones that are not are easy to spot once you know what to look for. 9 min read Can I fix a scratch or tear in my leather couch myself with a repair kit? A leather repair kit or a professional: which small jobs you can fix yourself 7 min read What questions should I ask a leather repair specialist before I hire them? Before you hire a leather repair specialist: the questions that separate good from risky 7 min read How do I know if my leather needs cleaning, conditioning, recoloring or repair? Cleaning, conditioning, recoloring or repair: how to tell what your leather needs 7 min read Should a restaurant repair or reupholster its booths? Cracked restaurant booths: repair in place or reupholster, and what each costs in downtime 7 min read How does mobile leather repair work, and how long does it take? Mobile leather repair from first photo to finished seat: what happens, how long it takes 7 min read Will leather conditioner fix cracks, and is olive oil safe to use on leather? Olive oil, baby wipes and extra conditioner: leather care myths that do real damage 7 min read How do I keep leather furniture from drying out and fading in a Texas home? Sun through the window, AC all year: keeping leather furniture supple in a Texas home 7 min read How much does leather repair cost in Dallas, and what changes the price? What leather repair costs in Dallas, and the six things that move the price 7 min read Why do leather car seats crack in Texas heat, and can a worn driver's seat bolster be repaired? Why leather car seats crack in Texas heat, and how a worn driver's bolster gets fixed 8 min read

Why clients choose Francisco

Proof, not promises

  • Leather repair and restoration specialist, in the trade since 2005
In business
in the trade since 2005
Hours
Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–4; early-morning and after-hours windows for commercial work

What clients say

Excerpts from public Google reviews of Dallas Leather Reconditioning Specialist. Read all 28 on Google.

★★★★★10 months ago

Francisco was excellent, professional and kept me notified when he would get here. My couch and recliner both look BRAND NEW! The most important thing is my wife is extremely pleased. We had a couple of places that needed a little touch up and Francisco matched those areas PERFECTLY. I would recommend him to anyone with no worries!!!!

— Peter Lindstrom
★★★★★3 months ago

My leather sofa of 25 years was in need of new seat cushions and dye since years of sun had faded it. My husband's recliner was also showing signs of wear and was faded. Francisco was very personable and knowledgeable to work with. He ordered new cushions for more support and then hand dyed my blue leather sofa and my husband's burgundy recliner. He was more than happy to touch up anything I pointed out. Excellent work!

— muwcolumbus
★★★★★2 years ago

The leather seats in my car had cracks and discoloration due to heat and aging. Francisco matched the exact color of Volvo factory to restore my seats to like-new condition. Great job!! I highly recommend Dallas Leather Reconditioning Specialist for a great customer experience!

— James Bowers
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★★★★★2 years ago

Francisco did an amazing job restoring my favorite piece of leather furniture. It had been abused by my puppy over the last 2 years, and some careless red wind drinking.

— Bryan Maurantonio
★★★★★7 years ago

Seat on my daughters car was showing wear due to convertible top down and summer heat, etc. I was referred to Francisco by an another auto shop I've used. I texted Francisco a couple of pictures and made a reasonable quote. The next day he came to my house and fixed the seat within about an hour. Francisco if very nice and did a great job. See before and after pics.

— Kirk Stelling

How it works

What happens after you reach out

  1. Upload photos Send a few phone photos of the whole item and close-ups of the damage through the website form or by text to 972-522-9763.
  2. Receive an assessment Francisco identifies the material and damage and replies with a firm estimate and a recommendation, including whether repair is worth it.
  3. Schedule mobile service Pick a window and the work is done at the home or business anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, usually within days of approval.
  4. Restored result Most repairs are finished in one visit, and each visit ends with a care routine for the specific piece.

In Francisco's words

Situations Francisco handles every week

A good leather sofa with scuffs, scratches or pet damage

Quality furniture rarely needs replacing. Francisco repairs scratches, scuffs, rips, cat and dog damage, burns and punctures at the customer's home, then blends the repair into the surrounding panel so it does not stand out.

Faded or discolored leather that no longer matches

Sun and years of use strip color from seats and cushions. Pigment is mixed on site against the actual leather, under the customer's own lighting, so the recolored area matches the rest of the piece, including two-tone and antiqued finishes.

A cracked or worn driver's seat, steering wheel or console

Automotive leather and vinyl are repaired in the driveway or office parking lot with factory color matching. Seats, steering wheels, consoles, door panels, dashboards and trim are covered, and the vehicle is back in use the same day.

A peeling couch and no idea whether it can be saved

Genuine leather with a failing finish can be stripped and rebuilt. Delaminating bonded leather usually cannot be fixed permanently. Francisco identifies which one it is from photos, for free, and says plainly when a repair is not worth the money.

Restaurant booths or office chairs that cannot leave the building

Commercial jobs start with a walk-through or photos and receive one itemized quote with per-item pricing and phasing options. Work is scheduled around business hours, including early-morning and after-hours windows, so seating stays in service.

Boat or RV seating that has dried, cracked or torn

Captain's chairs, boat seats and coach interiors are repaired at the marina or wherever the vehicle is parked, with the same mobile approach used for furniture and cars.

Services

Everything Francisco offers

Leather repairScratches, scuffs, rips, tears, cracks, burns, holes, seam damage and pet damage on leather and vinyl.
Leather recoloringCustom color mixed on site against the actual leather to restore faded, discolored or stained pieces.
Leather reconditioning and cleaningCleaning, conditioning and finish restoration for dry, stiff or dull leather, with a care routine for each piece.
Furniture repairCouches, chairs, recliners, cushions and seams repaired in the home, including replacement cushion cores.
Leather car seat and interior repairSeats, steering wheels, consoles, door panels, dashboards and trim with factory color matching.
Boat seat repairMarine seating repaired at the marina or dock.
RV interior restorationCaptain's chairs and coach interiors for RVs and motorhomes.
Commercial seating repairBooths, office chair fleets and lobby furniture for restaurants, dealerships, medical offices and corporate spaces, with itemized quotes.
Fabric, plastic and wood repairUpholstery fabric, interior plastics and wood trim repaired alongside leather and vinyl.

Service area: Dallas, Garland, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Highland Park, University Park, Lakewood, Addison, Carrollton, Irving, Mesquite, Rockwall, Rowlett, Wylie, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Coppell, Little Elm, The Colony, Prosper, Celina, Lucas, Mansfield, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, North Richland Hills

About

Francisco Avila

Francisco Rodriguez-Avila has worked in the leather trade since 2005 and runs Dallas Leather Reconditioning from Garland. The service is fully mobile: he repairs, cleans and recolors leather, vinyl, plastic, fabric and wood in furniture, car interiors, boats, RVs and commercial seating wherever they sit in Dallas–Fort Worth, and most repairs are finished in one visit.

Color is mixed on site against the actual leather rather than picked from a chart. Estimates start with a few phone photos and are free, and he says plainly when a piece, such as delaminating bonded leather, is not worth repairing. Commercial jobs get one itemized quote, scheduled around business hours.

Why clients choose Francisco

  • The service is fully mobile, so furniture, vehicles, boats and commercial seating are repaired where they are
  • Color is mixed on site against the actual leather under the customer's lighting rather than picked from a chart
  • Estimates from photos are free and honest, including advice when a piece is not worth repairing

Member of BNI Preston Center since 2021.

FAQ

Questions people ask Francisco

Do I have to bring the furniture or car somewhere?

No. Francisco comes to the location. Furniture is repaired at home, vehicles in the driveway or office lot, boats at the marina and commercial seating at the business.

Will the repaired area match the rest of the piece?

Pigment is mixed on site against the actual leather under the customer's lighting, and automotive work uses factory color matching. Pigmented (protected) leather repairs most invisibly; aniline and semi-aniline leather use dye-based methods with expectations set in advance.

My couch is peeling. Can it be fixed?

If it is genuine leather with a failing finish, yes, by stripping and rebuilding the finish. If it is bonded leather that is delaminating, a permanent fix usually is not possible. Francisco identifies which type it is from photos at no charge.

How do I get a price?

Send photos of the full item and close-ups of the damage through the website form or by text. The estimate is free and the price is firm. Commercial projects receive one itemized quote with per-item pricing.

How long does a repair take?

Most repairs are completed in a single visit, and appointments are usually scheduled within days of estimate approval. Car interiors are typically ready to drive the same day.

Contact

Reach Francisco

CompanyDallas Leather Reconditioning
Office502 Asbury Park, Garland, TX 75043
HoursMon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–4; early-morning and after-hours windows for commercial work

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