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Types of Upholstery Services

Understanding the different types of services available helps you find the right professional for your specific needs.

Sofa and Chair Reupholstery

Complete reupholstery of sofas, armchairs, and occasional chairs including frame repair, repadding, and covering in your chosen fabric.

Antique Furniture Restoration

Sympathetic restoration of period and antique upholstered furniture using traditional methods and materials appropriate to the era.

Headboard and Bed Base Upholstery

Creating bespoke upholstered headboards, ottomans, and divan bases in fabrics and designs that complement your bedroom decor.

Commercial Upholstery

Reupholstering seating for restaurants, hotels, pubs, offices, and healthcare settings using durable, fire-retardant commercial fabrics.

Cushion Refilling and Replacement

Replacing flattened or worn cushion interiors with new foam, fibre, or feather fillings to restore comfort and support.

Most Common Upholstery Jobs

These are the most frequently requested jobs in upholstery. Knowing what to expect helps you communicate clearly with professionals.

Three-Piece Suite Reupholstery

Stripping, repadding, and recovering a sofa and two armchairs in matching or coordinating fabric for a refreshed living room.

Dining Chair Seat Recovery

Removing old fabric from dining chair seats and recovering in new material, often with updated padding for improved comfort.

Antique Chair Restoration

Carefully restoring a Victorian or Edwardian chair using traditional techniques including hand-stitched edges and period-appropriate fabrics.

Caravan and Motorhome Upholstery

Recovering seating, cushions, and soft furnishings in caravans and motorhomes with hard-wearing, easy-clean fabrics.

Foam Cushion Replacement

Cutting and fitting new high-density foam cushions to replace sagging or collapsed seat and back cushions in sofas and chairs.

Bespoke Headboard Creation

Designing and constructing a custom upholstered headboard to your specified dimensions, shape, and fabric choice.

Pub and Restaurant Bench Seating

Reupholstering fixed bench seating and booth seating in commercial-grade, fire-retardant fabrics to refresh a hospitality venue.

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How to Find the Best Upholstery

Choosing the right professional is important. Here’s what to look for when hiring upholstery services.

Examine Their Portfolio

Ask to see photographs of completed work covering a range of furniture types and styles to assess the quality of their craftsmanship.

Visit the Workshop

If possible, visit the upholsterer's workshop to see work in progress and discuss your project face to face.

Discuss Fabric Options

A good upholsterer should offer guidance on suitable fabrics for your intended use, considering durability, appearance, and practical requirements.

Ask About Frame Assessment

Ensure the upholsterer inspects the furniture frame and advises on any repairs needed before reupholstery begins, as this affects the final result and longevity.

Clarify Collection and Delivery

Confirm whether the quote includes collection of your furniture and delivery of the finished piece, and what lead times to expect.

Frequently Asked Questions About Upholstery

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about hiring upholstery professionals.

The cost of reupholstering a sofa typically ranges from eight hundred to two thousand pounds, depending on the sofa size, complexity of design, and the fabric chosen. A standard three-seater sofa in a mid-range fabric might cost around one thousand to one thousand three hundred pounds. Premium fabrics and leather will increase the price. The cost usually includes stripping, repadding where needed, and fitting the new fabric.

Reupholstery is often well worth the investment, particularly for quality furniture with solid hardwood frames that will outlast most modern flat-pack alternatives. Antique and vintage pieces, items with sentimental value, and high-quality sofas and chairs with good frames are all excellent candidates. As a general guide, if the frame is in good condition, reupholstery is almost always more cost-effective and sustainable than buying equivalent quality new.

A typical reupholstery project takes three to six weeks from collection to delivery, depending on the complexity of the piece and the upholsterer's current workload. Simple jobs such as dining chair seat recovery may be completed in one to two weeks. Larger or more complex pieces, and those requiring extensive frame repair, may take longer. Discuss timelines at the outset, especially if you need the furniture for a specific date.

Most upholsterers are happy to work with customer-supplied fabric, though they will usually advise on whether your chosen fabric is suitable for the intended application. It is important to purchase sufficient fabric to allow for pattern matching and waste. Your upholsterer can tell you exactly how much fabric is needed once they have assessed the piece. Some upholsterers offer a wider range of fabrics at trade prices through their own suppliers.

The Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 1988 require that upholstered furniture for domestic use meets specific fire resistance standards. This applies to both new and reupholstered furniture. Your upholsterer should use compliant materials and, if necessary, apply fire-retardant treatment to fabrics. For commercial settings such as hotels and restaurants, stricter standards apply. A professional upholsterer will ensure full compliance.

For homes with pets, tightly woven fabrics with a high rub count offer the best durability and resistance to claws. Microfibre and velvet perform well as pet hair can be easily wiped away. Leather is another excellent choice as it resists fur adhesion and is easy to clean. Avoid loosely woven fabrics, silk, and delicate materials that snag easily. Your upholsterer can recommend specific pet-friendly fabrics from their range.

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