Sofa Upholstery & Repair
in Ballymena
Full sofa reupholstery, frame repairs and fabric replacement — handled with care for households across Ballymena and County Antrim.
A tired sofa is rarely beyond saving. Underneath worn fabric, slumped cushions and a loose frame there's almost always a well-made piece worth keeping. We strip it back to the frame, repair what's gone soft or loose, replace foam and springs where they've failed, and reupholster in the fabric or leather you choose.
Most three-seat sofas take two to four weeks from drop-off. We collect and deliver locally — Ballymena, Randalstown, Antrim and the wider County Antrim area — so you don't have to move it yourself. Quotes are free, honest and based on photos you send us.
SLAWO UPHOLSTERY · BALLYMENA & CO. ANTRIM
What’s included
- Full strip-down and assessment — frame, springs, webbing, cushions, foam
- Frame repairs (re-glue joints, replace broken slats, secure dowels)
- New webbing, springs and ties as needed
- Replacement foam, fibre or feather fillings in cushions
- Reupholstery in your choice of fabric or leather
- Hand-finished detailing — piping, buttons, studs, skirts
- Local collection and delivery across County Antrim
Common issues we fix
- Sagging seat cushions or visible springs
- Tearing, fading or worn fabric — especially on arms
- Cracked, peeling or scuffed leather
- Wobbly or creaking frame, loose joints
- Cushions losing shape, feathers escaping
- Pet damage, stains or smells beyond cleaning
Materials we work with
- Heavy upholstery weaves (Linwood, Romo, Warwick, Sanderson)
- Performance fabrics (Crypton, Aquaclean — stain and pet resistant)
- Aniline, semi-aniline and pigmented leathers
- Velvets and chenilles
- Natural linen and wool blends
From photo to finished piece
- 01
Send a photo
WhatsApp or email a few photos of your sofa — straight on, side, and a close-up of any damaged areas. Rough dimensions help but aren't essential.
- 02
Receive a quote
We reply with a clear, honest estimate within 24 hours and talk through fabric or leather options, timelines and what we'd recommend.
- 03
Choose fabric & schedule collection
Once you've picked a fabric (we provide samples), we'll book a collection date that suits you.
- 04
Workshop transformation
Two to four weeks in the workshop, then we deliver your sofa back — restored, reupholstered and ready for another lifetime.
We work with everything from contemporary fabric sofas to leather Chesterfields, modular sectionals and bespoke commissions.
Sofa Upholstery
questions
Common questions about this service. Can't see yours? Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll answer directly.
How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in Northern Ireland?
Cost depends on the size of the sofa and the fabric you choose. A typical three-seater fabric reupholstery starts around the cost of a mid-range new sofa — but you keep a frame and quality of build that a flat-pack replacement can't match. Send photos for an exact quote.
Is it worth reupholstering an old sofa?
Almost always yes if the frame is solid hardwood. Older sofas were built with kiln-dried frames and proper springs that outlast modern equivalents. Reupholstery preserves that quality, lets you choose fabric to match your room, and is significantly more sustainable than landfilling a usable piece.
Can you repair a leather sofa or do I need to recover it?
Both are possible. Localised tears, scuffs and faded patches can often be repaired and recoloured to match. For sofas with widespread cracking or peeling, full reupholstery in new leather is usually the right call. We'll advise honestly based on the photos.
Do you collect sofas from Ballymena?
Yes — collection and delivery are included for Ballymena and the surrounding County Antrim area. Further afield is possible by arrangement.
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