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Seat cushion replacement

gpt 5 mini

01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Inspect cushion covers, zips and seams and check foam condition and frame attachments

• remove existing cushions from furniture and label positions for reassembly

• measure and template cushions for cutting replacement foam or fillings

• cut and fit new foam (specify density) and replace fillings such as fibre or feathers if requested

• re-sew or replace covers and refit with zips, Velcro or piping as required

• test fit, final trim and tidy the work area; handle and dispose of contaminated foam safely if present

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£60

£90

First 30–40 min on site

Labour per hour

£45

£70

Upholsterer or cushion fitter rate

Materials

£20

£180

Foam £12–£120 per seat; fabric extra

Disposal

£0

£30

Small jobs often included; larger sofa disposal extra

Extras (e.g. re-covering)

£40

£250

Re-covering, zips, piping or bespoke shaping

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£120

£620

Typical single-seat refoam to small sofa re-cover job

 

Time on Site

 

Single loose-seat cushion replacement typically takes 30–60 minutes; a three-seat sofa refoamed and partly re-covered 3–6 hours depending on complexity

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• what foam density and thickness do you recommend for this seat and why

• do you supply and fit new covers or work to customer-supplied fabric

• will you need to remove frames or springs and does that add cost

• do you offer a warranty on foam, stitching or workmanship and how long

• how will you protect floors and clean up; any additional disposal charges

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• clear access and remove fragile items from the seating area

• measure doorways and stairwells if sofas need moving for offsite work

• have your preferred fabric ready and confirm pattern repeat and yardage with the tradie

• confirm parking or loading arrangements for the trades van and any large deliveries

• tell the tradie about pets or allergy concerns; expect dust and the use of PPE during foam removal

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