Local Repair Directory
Take part in the repair revolution!
Support your local community and help reduce waste by choosing to repair rather than replace items. Find local repair businesses to extend the life of our everyday items. Whether your favorite puffy jacket has a hole in it, your knives need sharpening, or need an appliance repair, these businesses are here to help! Need some inspiration? Read our blog, Rethinking Repair.
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Member businesses
Earl’s Bike Shop
Repairs: Bikes
Address: 2827 Meridian St., Bellingham
Phone: (360) 746-2401
Locally owned and operated in Bellingham, Washington, since 2010, owners Craig Earl and Staci May have been “doing whatever it takes” to get you back on your two (and sometimes three) wheels! Earl’s Bike Shop is a full-service repair facility, working on everything from full suspension downhill to the odd golf cart!
In addition to their repair services, they sell consignment bikes and new bikes and offer different bike lines. Looking for a DIY bike project? Check out their accessories and parts lining the store walls! Whether you need a flat repaired or a full upgrade, Earl’s Bike Shop has all the experience and parts you need. Need parts but don’t have a bike rack on your car? Earl’s Bike Shop has your back. With their new delivery van, they offer bike pick-up and drop-off too!
GEAR AID
Repairs: Outdoor Gear, Clothes and More
Address: 1411 Meador Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 671-2227
Just when you think your outdoor gear has failed and is on its last leg—a wetsuit ripped after miles of underwater exploration, a jacket snagged while climbing up a mountain, or a pair of fins exhausted from heavy use in the punishing salt water—GEAR AID is here to help you get it back in fighting shape for your next round of adventures.
They aim to empower all outdoor lovers to commit to your gear long-term—not only for the stories, but for the benefit of the earth itself. That’s they teach you how to seal, clean, and patch every last bit of outdoor gear that you own, keeping it in your pack and out of the landfill.
Pretty Seat Custom Cushions and Sewing
Repairs: Cushions
Phone: (360) 223-9110
Odd shapes and sizes required? No problem! Your custom cushions can be made from measurements or patterns. I make cushions for benches, dinettes, daybeds, RVs, vans, campers, boats and outdoor furniture. We’ll make sure that the perfect fabric and foam is selected for your needs. The finished project will be something that I am proud to stand by.
All my cushions are made with top notch fabrics and high resiliency foam. I ensure the fabrics have a backing or liner to keep them sleek and durable. Many steps are thoughtfully taken in order to make you a product that is lovely and will last.
Sandy and Vale’s Shoe Repair
Repairs: Shoes
Address: 1333 Railroad Ave Bellingham
Phone: (360) 647-1274
Serving downtown Bellingham and the surrounding counties for over 70 years. Sustainability had been a focus of ours for decades. Breathing new life into loved leather goods instead of sending them to the landfill.
Repairing and giving new life to boots, dress shoes, heels, sandals, purses, belts and more is an absolute specialty of ours. Visit Sandy & Vales in downtown Bellingham and witness the art of shoe repair firsthand. While you’re there, be sure to treat yourself to a peek at his handmade line of leather goods that will last a lifetime. Open Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm.
Sharper By Parker
Repairs: Knives
Phone: (580) 742-7737
Restore the life of your knives with Sharper By Parker – Knife Sharpening, a mobile sharpening business serving the greater Bellingham area. My goal is to make all of your blades razor-sharp while providing effortless, personalized service. Booking an appointment online is easy! Choose between mobile service, where I sharpen right in your driveway, or drop-off service, where you can securely leave your items in a lockbox at my home shop and pick them up a couple of days later.
The RE Store
Repairs: Household Projects and More
Address: 2309 Meridian St., Bellingham
Phone: (360) 647-5921
The RE Store is a non-profit program within RE Sources and diverts over 3 million pounds of reusable materials each year from the landfill. They offer underserved individuals with on-the-job training opportunities and aim to build a culture of reuse and repair in our community. Their retail location features salvaged and reclaimed building materials, vintage decor, and a facility to receive lightly used donated items. You’ll find their Manufacturing Waste Diversion Program picks up byproducts from local businesses to reduce waste sent to the landfill, promoting creative upcycling.
The RE Store has a Salvage Crew that does free pickups in the community as well as paid salvage and deconstruction work, extracting cabinets, doors, trim, etc., from homes along with picking apart entire structures, piece by piece. From start to finish, this is the best place to search for your repair needs and demolition dreams.
More great businesses
Barrett Lizza Design
Repairs: Antiques and More
Address: 905 Harris Avenue, Suite 101, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 410-6085
Do you have a rare repair and have searched everywhere? Look no more. Barrett Lizza Design has seen it all! Barrett is a man of mystery and offers historic and artistic restoration. Swing by his shop in Fairhaven!
Bellingham Makerspace
Repairs: Clothes and More
Address: 1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 812-7287
Located in the Bellis Fair Mall, this creative space is a meeting grounds for volunteer-run workshops that expand into the repair world. Discover a new skill and check out their repair workshops!
Brian’s Renewed Laundry Appliances
Repairs: Washers, Dryers and More
Address: 1410 Iowa St Suite 101, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 739-2752
Broken washer and dryer? Brian’s Renewed is here to turn the dirty work into clean work with his repair services. He always says “[we] repair what can be and recycle the rest!”
Cascade Mobile Bike Service
Repairs: Bikes
Phone: 360-594-2656
Whether you need your electric-powered bike repaired or heavy-duty tune-up, Cascadia Mobile Bike Service will come to your door to offer their multifaceted services.
Eyes on Fremont
Repairs: Glasses
Address: 1303 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 594-5690
Eyes on Fremont will repair, repurpose, and give new life to your pair of glasses, whether they came straight from the display case or have been passed down through generations.
Fixco
Repairs: Computers phones, and other devices
Address: 1305 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 360-2852
Mitch Kramer started FiXCO in August 2012 with a simple mission: to provide top-notch computer and phone repair services to the people of Washington.
Left Eye Textiles
Repairs: Clothes
Reducing waste one reusable item at a time, Left Eye Textiles offers repairs and upcycles fabrics for your everyday use. Visit their Instagram to learn more.
Madrona Wear
Repairs: Outdoor Gear, Clothes
Address: 1321 King St. Ste #1 Bellingham
Phone: 406-581-8149
Another hole in your favorite sweater? Madrona Wear offers repairs and alters clothing to save resources from going to the landfill. Find them at repair fairs or visit their shop in person!
Molly’s Sewing Machine
Repairs: Sewing Machines
Address: 301 West Holly St M-6, Bellingham
Phone: 360-224-5218
Molly Chambers and Lisa Schessler have women-owned businesses that share a workshop and provide sewing machine maintenance and repair services. They not only clean, oil, lubricate and adjust sewing machines, they also believe in giving sewists the knowledge for the use and care of their machine. Each machine kept in working condition is one less machine that ends up in the landfill.
Northwest Free Repairs
Repairs: Clothes and More
Located in the Bellis Fair Mall and Bellingham Public Library
Phone: 360-684-4124
Northwest Free Repairs is a group of volunteers dedicated to conserving the earth’s resources and decreasing the burden on our overtaxed landfill areas by repairing and rehabilitating broken household items that would otherwise be discarded.
Phenix Threads
Repairs: Clothes
Address: 2107 Queen Street Bellingham, WA
Phone: 510-918-0470
We’re your one-stop destination for expert repairs and maintenance of outdoor equipment, textiles, and zippers. Our mission is to keep your gear performing at its best, ensuring it stays out of landfills and in the great outdoors where it belongs.
Quality Sewing and Vacuum
Repairs: Sewing Machines, Vacuums, and More
Address: 1115 E. Sunset Drive Suite 110
Phone: 360-738-8995
Whether you need your sewing machine or household vacuum or your carpet cleaner restored back to life, Quality Sewing and Vacuum has you covered. Book an appointment today!
Ragfinery
Repairs: Clothes and More
Address: 1421 N. Forest St., Bellingham
Phone: (360) 738-6977
Since 2014, Ragfinery has diverted 1,032,472 pounds of textiles from the landfill. They sell fabrics, yarn, sewing notions, quilting materials, vintage patterns, handmade upcycled goods and teaches skill-based classes so you can DIY repair your favorite attire.
Rainbow Lee Vintage
Repairs: Clothes
With the intention of keeping clothes out of the landfill, Rainbow Lee Vintage offers donation-based repairs on clothing and sells upcycled items at Penny Lane Antique Mall. Visit their Instagram to learn more.
Rector’s Vacuum Shop
Repairs: Vacuums
Address: 2731 Meridian St, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 733-5792
Rector’s Vacuum Shop is a family-owned vacuum business that has been a staple in Bellingham since 1943 and offers vacuum repair to extend the life of your everyday cleaning machine.
Sew Darned Knotty
Repairs: Clothes
Looking for creative ways to repair your clothes? Check out Sew Darned Knotty and receive an intricate mend or stitch! Visit their Instagram to learn more.
Shoe Stop Shop
Repairs: Shoes
Address: 1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Ste 600, Bellingham
Phone: 360-647-5205
For over 25 years, this locally owned shoe repair shop has been proudly serving Whatcom County. Book an appointment with their amazing team today!
The HUB Community Bike Shop
Repairs: Bikes
Address: 1320 Commercial Street, Bellingham
Phone: (360) 255-2072
The HUB offers a community bike repair space for the DIY-minded, a selection of affordable new and used parts for sale, and they offer bike-building education for all.
TunaBird Bikes
Repairs: Bikes
TunaBird Bikes mobile shop offers fast and reliable bike repair services catered to you through their professional mobile bike repair shop, offering repairs from brake bleeds to major overhauls!
The Little Refinery
Repairs: Jewelry
The Little Refinery offers minimal handmade and permanent jewelry and offers jewelry repairs. Whether your jewelry came from them, or you have a favorite piece that needs repair, they are quick to help problem solve your repair needs. Visit their website to learn when their next pop-up shop is available!
Whatcom Edge Sharpening Service
Repairs: Knives, Scissors, Garden Tools and More
Phone: (360) 562-8999
Give your tools new life through Whatcom Edge and their mobile services. They serve all of Whatcom County and have experience sharpening knives, scissors, hair shears, garden tools, and much more.
Your Local Plant Mama
Repairs: Plants
Emma Schumacher is a local plant expert and available to share her plant triage and repair wisdom to extend the life of your green loved ones.
Zach’s Bike Repair
Repairs: Bikes
Phone: (412) 313-3764
Want to give your bike extra love through repair? Call Zach to receive a general tune-up or deep clean with service rates starting as low as $50!
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