How much does a zipper replacement cost in LA?
Pants zippers are listed at $19.95–$25 (Cleaners Depot, Perfect Cleaners, The Cleaning Club) and dress zippers from $35–$38. OT Haute Couture lists zippers at $25–$90.
LA guide · 7 ranked shops · checked Oct 30, 2026
Where can I get a zipper replaced in Los Angeles?
Posted zipper prices from LA cleaners, tailors and cobblers, each linked to the shop's own price list, and which ranked shops to take pants, dresses, boots, bags and leather to.
The short answer
Pants zippers are listed at $19.95–$25 at LA cleaners that post prices (Cleaners Depot $19.95, Perfect Cleaners $23, The Cleaning Club $25, or $30 for an invisible zipper), and dress zippers start at $35–$38 at The Cleaning Club and Perfect. Boot and bag zippers go to a cobbler: Mike's Shoe Repair in Santa Monica lists zipper adjustments from $15 and new sliders from $25, Arturo's Shoe Fixx lists stitching and zipper repair from $35, and Victor's Shoe Repair in Burbank lists zippers among its services.
Posted prices
Posted zipper prices in LA
| Job | Price | Shop(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Pants zipper | $19.95 | Cleaners Depot |
| Pants zipper | $23 | Perfect Cleaners |
| Pants zipper | $25 ($30 invisible) | The Cleaning Club |
| Zippers / buttons | $15+ | Prestige Green Touch Cleaners |
| Garment zippers | $25–$90 | OT Haute Couture |
| Dress zipper | from $35–$38 | The Cleaning Club, Perfect Cleaners |
| Boot / bag zipper adjust | $15+ (new slider $25+) | Mike's Shoe Repair |
| Stitching and zipper repair | from $35 | Arturo's Shoe Fixx |
Prices are what each business published, checked Oct 30, 2026. Confirm with the shop before you drop off. Sources are listed below.
From our rankings
Ranked shops for garment zippers
Top-ranked alterations shops and tailors, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| MH Tailoring & Alterations Beverly Grove / Fairfax (90048) | #1 of 15 tailors score 88 | Designer, leather and wedding alterations, open 7 days 4.8★ from 321 Google reviews |
| Mattucci Tailors, Tuxedos & Mens Store Redondo Beach, South Bay | #2 of 15 tailors score 83 | South Bay alterations plus suit and tux rental or purchase 4.6★ from 64 reviews (Exa Places); 207 reviews on Yelp |
| Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic Studio City (Ventura Blvd) | #1 of 11 alterations shops score 91 | Jeans, denim and leather-jacket alterations 5.0★ from 326 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local) |
| Luxury Alterations Tarzana (Ventura Blvd) | #2 of 11 alterations shops score 88 | Wedding-dress and formalwear alterations in the West Valley 5.0★ from 313 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 4.8★ from 68 reviews (Exa Places) |
| Marin Tailor Shop West LA / Sawtelle (Santa Monica Blvd) | #3 of 11 alterations shops score 85 | Everyday suit and garment alterations on the Westside 5.0★ from 426 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 4.9★ from 104 reviews (Exa Places) |
From our rankings
Ranked shops for boots, bags and leather
Cobblers and leather shops that list zipper work, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Victor's Shoe Repair Burbank (W Verdugo Ave) | #3 of 12 cobblers score 88 | One-stop Valley cobbler: shoes, boots, bags, luggage and zippers 4.8★ from 518 ratings (Apple Maps); 529 Yelp reviews |
| Arturo's Shoe Fixx Beverly Grove (Beverly Blvd) | #8 of 11 leather repair shops score 74 | Long-running handbag and leather repair, with mail-in 4.5★ from 49 reviews (Exa Places) |
How to decide
Tips before you go
- Pants and skirts: a cleaner or tailor. Cleaners with seamstresses post the lowest flat zipper prices; see the hemming & alterations price guide.
- Dresses and invisible zippers cost more. The Cleaning Club lists $30 for an invisible pants zipper, and dress zippers start at $35–$38.
- Boots, bags and luggage: a cobbler. Mike's Shoe Repair and Arturo's Shoe Fixx both list zipper work; see the shoe repair price guide.
- Leather jackets: ask for a quote. See our leather repair ranking. At Lory's Denim & Leather Clinic: One reviewer reports a $380 quote for leather-jacket sleeve and waist work, so get a quote first.
FAQ
Quick answers
Can a dry cleaner replace a zipper?
Many LA cleaners with in-house seamstresses list it: Cleaners Depot ($19.95), Perfect Cleaners ($23), The Cleaning Club ($25) and Prestige Green Touch Cleaners ($15+ for zippers or buttons).
Where do I get a boot or bag zipper fixed in LA?
A cobbler. Mike's Shoe Repair in Santa Monica lists zipper adjustments from $15 and new sliders from $25; Arturo's Shoe Fixx lists stitching and zipper repair from $35; Victor's Shoe Repair in Burbank lists bags, luggage and zippers.
Can you replace just the zipper slider?
Mike's Shoe Repair lists a new slider at $25+ each, separate from a $15+ zipper adjustment, so it's worth asking whether the slider alone can be swapped.
More questions? See the LA sewing, fabric & repair FAQ.
Sources
- Cleaners Depot: price list (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Perfect Cleaners: pricing (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- The Cleaning Club: West LA alterations price list (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Prestige Green Touch Cleaners: alterations price list (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- OT Haute Couture: alterations (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Mike's Shoe Repair: 2026 order form (PDF) (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Arturo's Shoe Fixx: shoe repair services (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Best tailors & alterations: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
- Best alterations shops: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
- Best shoe repair: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
- Best leather repair: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
Ratings, hours and prices change; confirm with the shop before you go. Shop facts come from each one's scored entry, where every source is linked. All 360 sources.