"mcp6453" wrote in message
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My elderly in-laws have a couch that allows you to sink deeply into it
when you sit. Because of their physical infirmities, standing is
difficult. The frame of the couch is in tact. None of the frame is broken
or drooping. The cushions look fine, but I'm sure they have lost some of
their support. My theory is that the springs supporting the seat cushions
are worn.

Assuming that my theory is correct, does it make sense to try to get the
springs replaced? Is there a snowball's chance that a furniture repair
person or an upholsterer would be able to replace the springs? The sofa is
not a sleeper version. It's just a sofa.

The couch is in great condition otherwise, and the in-laws are not
amenable to buying new furniture. Any thoughts?

There are still some upholstery shops that can fix things like that. One
thing you can try as a temporary measure it to put a piece of plywood under
the cushions. I did that on a sofa that sagged on us. My long term
solution was to buy a better quality piece though.