Leather Seating Repair Guide

Scope of Works

• Inspect & diagnose rips, scratches, colour loss or collapsed padding.

• Isolate, clean & degrease the damaged zone to ensure adhesion.

• Insert backing cloth behind tears; fill or resin‑weld holes with colour‑matched compound.

• Sand, grain‑stamp & re‑dye the repair; blend colour across adjoining panels.

• Top‑coat & seal with matt/satin clear finish; buff entire seat for even sheen.

• Optional extras – full panel recolour, foam replacement, frame tightening, on‑site anti‑bacterial clean.
  

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Time on Site

• 1 – 3 hours for a single tear, scratch or colour blend on one seat.

• Half‑day: multiple panels, deep colour change, or complex grain stamping.

• Full day: sofa + matching chair set, foam rebuild, pick‑up/return servicing.

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. What colour‑matching system do you use for my leather finish?

2. Is the quote fixed or hourly after the first repair?

3. How long before the seat can be used once coatings cure?

4. What warranty covers cracking, peeling or colour fade?

5. Will you re‑seal adjacent seams to stop future splitting?

6. Do you hold waste‑carrier licences for any removed padding or covers?

7. Can you show before‑and‑after photos of similar sofa‑grade leather repairs?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear a 2 × 2 m workspace around the seat and move breakables.

• Provide good ventilation (open windows / extractor) for solvent flashes.

• Reserve parking close to the door for the technician’s compressor & heat gun kit.

• Send high‑res photos of damage in daylight to ensure correct pigments arrive.

• Keep pets and children out until sealants have cured (usually 2 – 4 h).

• Agree on sheen level (matt, satin, gloss) before colour matching begins.

All prices are rounded 2025 GBP figures and already include 20 % VAT.