Leather sofa repair

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Scope of Works
• Inspect leather for tears, stretching, dye loss and seam damage
• clean surface and prepare area for repair using leather‑safe products
• repair small tears and holes with adhesive backing, patches or stitching as appropriate
• colour match and apply dye or finishing coat to blend repairs with surrounding leather
• replace or refill foam and cushion cores if required and reattach covers or fastenings
• final inspection and apply protective conditioner as recommended
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £45 | £95 | visual inspection and small jobs |
Labour per hour | £40 | £70 | skilled upholsterer or leather technician |
Materials | £10 | £150 | dye, filler, patches and replacement leather where needed |
Disposal | £0 | £30 | disposal of old foam or panels if removed |
Extras (e.g. off‑site work) | £40 | £300 | foam replacement, large panel replacement or workshop labour |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £120 | £650 | most small repairs, dye jobs and cushion fills |
Time on Site
Most repairs take 1–4 hours on site depending on damage and drying time; complex jobs requiring new panels or off‑site work can take several days including collection and return
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• do you have experience with my leather type (aniline, protected, bonded) and can you show examples
• will the quote be fixed or charged hourly and what counts as an extra
• can you test colour match in a hidden area before doing full dye work
• do you collect and return items for off‑site work and are collection costs included
• what guarantee do you provide on repairs and dye stability
How to Avoid Surprises
• send clear photos and measurements and note the leather type and age
• clear access routes and protect floors and carpets before work starts
• check parking and vehicle access for collections to avoid extra call‑out time
• let the tradie know about pets, smoke damage or odours that affect cleaning
• agree staining and dyeing expectations and request a small test patch where possible
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