How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in the UK?

A typical UK three-seat sofa reupholstery is £900–£2,400 in a mid-range fabric, including strip-down, refill where needed and new fabric. Deep buttoning, premium velvets, and antique frames sit at the top of that range.

How much does it cost to reupholster a dining chair?

Dining chair drop-in pads start around £45–£80 per chair in customer's own fabric, or £120–£220 including a mid-range fabric. Fully upholstered dining chairs are typically £150–£300 each.

How long does upholstery work take?

Most jobs run 1–4 weeks once fabric is chosen, depending on the workshop's schedule and fabric lead times. You'll get a firm date with your quote.

Are Upholstery Portal specialists vetted?

Yes — we list Guild of Master Craftsmen-accredited upholsterers with verified Google reviews and portfolios. All quotes are free and no-obligation.

Can I see the fabric on my sofa before I commit?

Yes. Upload a photo of your piece and our free AI visualiser renders thousands of fabrics onto it so you can see how each choice looks before you decide.

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Why Upholstery Portal

AI fabric visualiser

See your own sofa or chair reupholstered before you spend a penny — pick fabrics, cushions, piping and armcaps.

Guild-verified upholsterers

Every professional on the portal is vetted, insured, and reviewed by real customers.

Every job, every style

Sofas, armchairs, antique restoration, headboards, caravan seating and commercial fit-outs.

UK-wide network

Matched instantly to specialists local to your postcode — from Cornwall to the Highlands.

Bespoke fabrics catalogue

Browse the biggest curated upholstery fabric library in the UK from the biggest suppliers.

Free and no obligation

Comparing quotes and using the visualiser is completely free — you're in control.

How it works

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Snap a photo
Upload a picture of your sofa, armchair, headboard — anything you'd like reupholstered.
2
Pick a fabric — or several
Browse 9,100++ fabrics from top UK suppliers and see them rendered onto your own piece with our AI visualiser.
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Get matched with local pros
We send your job to Guild-verified upholsterers in your area.
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Compare quotes and book
Read reviews, compare prices, and choose the craftsperson that's right for you.

Fabric library

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From velvets and wools to bouclé, linens and performance fabrics — browse the biggest curated upholstery library in the UK. Then let our AI show you exactly how each one will look on your chair or sofa.

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