Cost guide · October 2026

How much do hemming services cost?

Most customers pay around — per job. 0% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.

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Best hemming services for custom tailoring

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  1. Sam’s Tailoring & Alteration (Houston) — 11 customers reviewed a custom tailoring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
  2. A Blue Seam (Houston) — 4 customers reviewed a custom tailoring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom tailoring” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about custom tailoring

★★★★★ Christina · Edited 11 months agoA Blue Seam

I would recommend them to everyone. The two gentlemen working are always so kind, accommodating & their work is fantastic!

AlterationsCustom tailoringDress alterations
★★★★★ Tom · 3 years agoSam’s Tailoring & Alterat…

Sam did a fantastic job, all around. Quick and friendly but most importantly, quality work!

Custom tailoring
★★★★★ Sebastian · 3 years agoSam’s Tailoring & Alterat…

Very professional and Sam goes above and beyond of what you need, he takes measurements and then tells you what he is going to do and how should it fit. After getting my clothes I couldn't believe how good it fits, it can be expensive for some people but quality and attention to detail of such service worths every…

Custom tailoringHem repairs
★★★★★ Christian · 3 years agoSam’s Tailoring & Alterat…

If you are looking to tailor your suits, look no further than Sam’s Tailoring & Alteration. Not only is Sam great at his trade, but he goes above and beyond to meet your expectations. Sam did an awesome job on a suit that needed major alterations and he got the job done precisely and on time. Sam is easy to work…

AlterationsCoat & jacket alterationsCustom tailoring
★★★★★ Barbara · 3 years agoSam’s Tailoring & Alterat…

I can't recommend this tailor enough. After having a dress butchered at another tailor, he was able to alter it in a way to make it wearable again. Service was prompt and the amount I paid was very reasonable. Sam's tailoring has my utmost respect as a business.

Custom tailoringHem repairs
★★★★★ Nicholas · 3 years agoSam’s Tailoring & Alterat…

Sam went above and beyond and did a beautiful job. I needed my suit pants fixed up for my wedding and he did a spectacular job and really saved me for my big day. I highly recommend him. I will be using Sam exclusively from now on.

Custom tailoringPants alterationsSuit tailoring

Price list: what each job costs

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Best hemming services by what matters to you

Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.

Questions people ask

How much does a hemming service cost?

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How do I pick a good hemming service?

Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 3.5%), whether the owner answers complaints (16% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.

Where do these numbers come from?

1,734 Google reviews of 10 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.

From 1,734 Google reviews of 10 top-rated hemming services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.