Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services in Dartmouth, NS
Ship Shape Laundry & Dry Cleaners has been serving the Halifax Regional Municipality for over 45 years with reliable, professional laundry and dry cleaning solutions. Our expertise spans commercial laundry services for ships, restaurants, and hotels, alongside tailored dry cleaning, alterations, and repairs for residential clients. We prioritize timely delivery with 24-hour pickup and drop-off options to accommodate busy schedules. Our skilled team handles delicate materials like leather, suede, and wedding gowns with precision and care. With multiple locations across HRM, including Halifax, Bedford, and Sackville, we ensure accessibility for all our customers.Our commitment to fair pricing and community service has made us a trusted name in the region. We specialize in managing large-volume orders while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Our services extend to cleaning bulky items such as comforters, draperies, and duvets, meeting strict deadlines without compromising on results. The business was founded on principles of integrity, reliability, and customer satisfaction, which continue to guide our operations today. Our team combines decades of experience with a personalized approach to meet diverse client needs.
Services
Commercial Laundry
Dry Cleaning
Clothing Alterations
Clothing Repairs
Wedding Gown Cleaning
Leather & Suede Cleaning
Drapery Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in commercial and residential laundry services.
- Our 24-hour pickup and delivery accommodate busy business schedules.
- Skilled team handles delicate materials like leather, suede, and wedding gowns.
- Multiple locations serve all of Halifax Regional Municipality efficiently.
- Fair pricing with guaranteed deadline adherence for large-volume orders.
Services
Commercial Laundry
Ship Shape provides 24-hour commercial laundry services for ships, hotels, and restaurants. Our team handles large-volume orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery. This service caters to businesses requiring consistent, high-capacity laundry solutions.
Dry Cleaning
Professional dry cleaning for all fabrics, including delicate items like wedding gowns and leather. We use advanced techniques to preserve garment quality. Residential and commercial clients benefit from our meticulous attention to detail.
Clothing Alterations
Expert alterations and repairs for clothing, ensuring perfect fit and durability. Our skilled tailors handle both simple adjustments and complex modifications. This service caters to individuals and businesses needing precise garment customization.
Wedding Gown Cleaning
Specialized cleaning and preservation for wedding gowns. We use gentle methods to maintain fabric integrity and appearance. This service ensures heirloom-quality care for one-of-a-kind garments.
Drapery Cleaning
Cleaning services for draperies, comforters, and duvets. Our process removes deep-seated dirt without damaging fabrics. Ideal for residential clients and businesses needing large-item care solutions.
Questions
What services does Ship Shape offer?
We provide commercial laundry, dry cleaning, alterations, repairs, wedding gown preservation, leather/suede cleaning, and drapery care.
Do you offer 24-hour service for businesses?
Yes, we provide 24-hour pickup and delivery for commercial laundry clients to meet urgent deadlines.
Are there multiple locations in HRM?
Yes, we serve all of HRM with locations in Dartmouth, Halifax, Bedford, and Sackville.
What are your regular business hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and Saturday 9AM-2PM. Commercial pickup/drop-off is 24/7.
Can you handle delicate materials?
Yes, our team specializes in cleaning leather, suede, wedding gowns, and other delicate fabrics.
Reviews (3)
David D.
Jan 31, 2021
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They steel your laundry don't go there with your nice summer clothes and drop off the steel you're good cloths
Sarah Anne N.
Jan 25, 2016
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Not impressed with Ship Shape. I have been going there for years now, and would like to think I formed somewhat of a relationship with the family owned business. It started years ago when I bought a new white jacket and brought it in for dry cleaning. My beautiful white wool coat turned a off white greyish tinge. I let this go, very dissapointed, but I thought, forgive and forget. Then 3 years ago I brought all these jeans in to be altered as my daughter wouldn't wear flared jeans. Another mess up, the jeans were tapered so slim and tight my daughter couldn't even get her foot throught
Rob M.
Oct 21, 2015
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I'm not the type of person to write a negative review since most businesses will sort out a problem if you deal face-to-face. However with Ship Shape they took no accountability when I confronted them in person about small rips in my pants, exactly where a stain was. For the sake of full disclosure, there was a olive oil stain about the size of a dime on my otherwise good-conditioned pants before I had them dry-cleaned. When I brought this issue to the manager's (Kathy) attention she would deflect any accountability - she blamed the manufacturer of my pants, she blamed me for perhaps
