The Best Hemming Services
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,734 Google reviews of 10 top-rated hemming services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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ORIGINAL TAILORS #1How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dress alterations”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
Vintage TailorsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dress alterations”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84
Onilda ModistaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dress alterations”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
Sam’s Tailoring & AlterationHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dress alterations”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%32Job match= 70Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.70Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dress alterations” (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 dress alterations
ORIGINAL TAILORS #1He was very prompt and professional, my dress looks so much better after the alteration!
Onilda ModistaOnilda es una verdadera experta en su oficio. Ha arreglado un vestido de dama de honor y un traje para mí, y ambos quedaron perfectos. Lo que más me impresionó fue su capacidad para trabajar con plazos cortos. Siempre ha sido flexible y ha entregado resultados sorprendentes incluso cuando tenía poco tiempo. Además,…
Sam’s Tailoring & Alterat…Brought in a dress to Sam’s that I bought online and was wayyy too big on me. I couldn’t return the dress as it was final sale so brought it to Sam and he was able to make it look so much better even though the style of the dress made it difficult to alter. He was able to alter it in just 2 days in time for an out…
Vintage TailorsVintage tailors did an amazing job altering my wedding dress. I came in originally with an idea to make my dress strapless and add removable sleeves. They helped bring my dream dress to life and the sleeves they created looked identical to the fabric of my original dress. I couldn’t have been happier with…
ORIGINAL TAILORS #1I took in 4 dresses to get altered, and it took a week to get them done—all at an affordable price. They’re located inside the market on the back left side, and the market is only open on the weekends.
Onilda ModistaI want to get my prom dress altered on May 12, and I needed it by may 20 I got a call that it was done may 19. it look so pretty and fit perfectly on me i'm do in love with it now. She Is amazing at getting it ready fast, and making it look how you want it too. I definitely recommend her to anyone who needs there…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of hemming services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | ORIGINAL TAILORS #1Houston, TX | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%85+29.7Reliability 15%95+14.3Craft & service 20%88+17.6Value 10%63+6.3Momentum 8%25+2Track record 7%65+4.6Accountability 5%95+4.8Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABDBA | 4.95 | — |
| 2 |  Champions TailorHouston, TX | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%75+37.5Reliability 21%75+16.1Momentum 11%95+10.9Track record 10%35+3.5Accountability 7%75+5.4Experts Score= 73Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––ADB | 4.93 | — |
| 3 | Onilda ModistaHouston, TX | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%95+33.3Reliability 15%85+12.8Craft & service 20%13+2.6Value 10%38+3.8Momentum 8%55+4.4Track record 7%55+3.9Accountability 5%45+2.3Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAFDCCC | 4.99 | — |
| 4 |  ORIGINAL TAILORS #2Houston, TX | C 57How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%65+32.5Reliability 21%65+13.9Momentum 11%35+4Track record 10%5+0.5Accountability 7%85+6.1Experts Score= 57Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––DFA | 4.94 | — |
| 5 | Vintage TailorsHouston, TX | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%45+15.7Reliability 15%55+8.3Craft & service 20%38+7.6Value 10%88+8.8Momentum 8%75+6Track record 7%95+6.7Accountability 5%5+0.3Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCDABAF | 4.86 | — |
| 6 |  Trends TailorHouston, TX | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%55+27.5Reliability 21%45+9.6Momentum 11%45+5.1Track record 10%85+8.5Accountability 7%35+2.5Experts Score= 53Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––CAD | 4.91 | — |
| 7 |  The Workshop Tailors PlusHouston, TX | D 35How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%35+17.5Reliability 21%35+7.5Momentum 11%65+7.4Track record 10%15+1.5Accountability 7%20+1.4Experts Score= 35Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DD––BFD | 4.82 | — |
| 8 | Sam’s Tailoring & AlterationHouston, TX | D 32How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%25+12.5Reliability 21%15+3.2Momentum 11%85+9.7Track record 10%25+2.5Accountability 7%55+3.9Experts Score= 32Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DF––ADC | 4.81 | — |
| 9 |  A Blue SeamHouston, TX | D 29How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%5+1.8Reliability 15%25+3.8Craft & service 20%63+12.6Value 10%13+1.3Momentum 8%15+1.2Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%65+3.3Experts Score= 29Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FDBFFBB | 4.77 | — |
| 10 |  TTN TailorsHouston, TX | F 15How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%15+7.5Reliability 21%5+1.1Momentum 11%5+0.6Track record 10%45+4.5Accountability 7%20+1.4Experts Score= 15Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FF––FCD | 4.78 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.