Upholstery Repairs & Reupholstery Auckland — All Types, All Materials
Transform Your Old Upholstery with Upholstery World
Restore comfort, style, and value to any upholstered item in Auckland — without the cost of full replacement. We assess your upholstery honestly and recommend the right approach for your budget, whether that’s a targeted repair or a complete reupholster.
Our Auckland repair service covers all types of upholstery across all settings: automotive, marine, furniture, commercial, campervan, and home decor. Whether it’s a small leather tear, a failed seam, cracked vinyl, or a sagging couch that needs full stripping and recovering, we have the skills and experience to fix it right. We serve customers across Auckland including Mt Roskill, Manukau, North Shore, and West Auckland.
From classic to contemporary, we transform your Automotive, Marine, Furniture, Commercial, Campervans, Home Decor into new. Find the list our reupholstery and repair services below.
Repair or reupholster? The short answer, with prices
Most people who contact us about a damaged sofa need a repair, not a full reupholstery. A repair fixes one specific fault and leaves the existing cover in place. Reupholstery strips the piece back and recovers it completely, and costs $600–$1,200 for a two-seater, $900–$1,800 for a three-seater and $1,500–$3,000 for a corner or modular suite. Repairs are quoted from photos, free, because the range is too wide for one honest number.
| Repair | Reupholstery | |
|---|---|---|
| What happens | One fault is fixed and the existing cover stays on the piece. | The piece is stripped back and completely recovered in new fabric. |
| Right when | The cover is still sound and the problem is localised: a split seam, a flat cushion, a broken spring, a worn patch of leather. | The cover is worn through, faded across the whole piece or permanently stained, or you simply want a different look. |
| Typical price | Quoted from photos. We do not publish a flat repair price, because a split seam and a rebuilt seat are not the same job. | $180–$500 dining chair, $300–$700 armchair, $600–$1,200 two-seater, $900–$1,800 three-seater, $1,500–$3,000 corner suite. |
| How long | Smaller repairs are often back with you within a few days. | One to two weeks, including time to order the fabric you choose. |
All prices exclude GST.
Repair guides by job type:
- Leather sofa and car seat repair Auckland – recolouring, tears and seams, plus automotive leather from $150.
- Couch cushion and foam replacement Auckland – new foam in a three-seater typically $200–$450.
- Sofa frame and spring repair Auckland – sagging, leaning and creaking seats, typically $100–$300 within a recover.
- Boat seat and marine vinyl repair Auckland – squabs from $150, runabout seat sets from $800.
- Insurance upholstery repairs and damage assessment Auckland – written assessments for your insurer, free.
Not sure which one you need? Send photos on WhatsApp to +64 22 634 3792 and we will tell you honestly whether a repair will do the job.
Why Choose Upholstery World?
From car seats and boats to sofas and commercial spaces, we repair, restore, and customise upholstery using premium materials built for New Zealand conditions. Quality workmanship, fast turnaround, and affordable pricing across all of Auckland.
Wide Fabric Range
Hundreds of colours, textures, and patterns
Auckland Wide
Auckland-wide marine upholstery service including Central, East Auckland, and North Shore
Quick Turnaround
Most marine upholstery completed in 7 business days
Budget Friendly
Upholstery solutions that every style and budget
Expert Craftsmen
Quality workmanship with 5 star reviews
Leather Repair & Recolouring
Leather is beautiful but it shows its age — and Auckland's climate doesn't help. We repair cuts, tears, and cracks in leather upholstery, filling and blending repairs to make them as invisible as possible. We also recolour faded or discoloured leather using professional dyes matched to your original colour. Leather repair is one of the most effective ways to restore expensive furniture, car seats, or marine upholstery at a fraction of replacement cost.
Fabric & Vinyl Repair
Small tears, burns, cuts, or worn patches in fabric or vinyl don't always require a full reupholster. We patch and repair fabric and vinyl upholstery using matching materials where possible, with careful stitching and finishing to blend the repair into the surrounding material. For vinyl, we also offer heat-bonded repairs that provide a seamless, durable result.
Seam & Stitching Repair
Failed seams are one of the most common upholstery problems, and they're often straightforward to fix if caught early. We restitch open seams, reinforce stressed areas, and repair piping that has pulled loose — on furniture, car seats, marine upholstery, and any other upholstered item. Addressing seam failures early prevents damage spreading.
Automotive Upholstery Repair
Automotive seat repair, Roof Lining, Door Panel Carpet Repair & More
Furniture Upholstery Repair
Chairs repair, Sofa Repair, Wooden structure and frame repairs, We do them all.
Campervan/RV Upholstery Repair
Campervan Cushions, Campervan Curtains, Campervan seats and more.
Foam & Padding Replacement
When your upholstery looks fine but feels terrible, the problem is almost always the foam underneath. We replace compressed, flattened, or broken-down foam in furniture cushions, car seats, boat seats, and campervan bedding — bringing back the comfort and support that the piece had when it was new. We assess the right foam density for each application.
Full Reupholstery Service
When a repair isn't enough, full reupholstery gives your piece a complete transformation. We strip the item back to its frame or base structure, assess and address any structural issues, replace foam and padding, and apply new fabric, leather, or vinyl with professional finishing. Available for furniture, automotive interiors, marine seating, campervan interiors, and commercial seating.
Colour Restoration
Faded, sun-damaged, or discoloured upholstery can often be restored to its original colour without a full reupholster. We offer professional colour restoration for leather, vinyl, and some fabric types — cleaning, prepping, and re-dyeing or repainting the surface to restore a consistent, uniform colour. Particularly effective for leather car seats and boat vinyl.
Marine Upholstery Repair
Boat Seats, Boat Canvas, Boat covers, Boat Cushions & More
Commercial Upholstery Repair
Commercial Seating, Custom cushions and chairs, Or just basic repairs for your commercial seating.
Home Decor Upholstery Repair
Cushions, Curtains, Chairs, Sofa repairs and Reupholstery we do it all.
FAQ
Q: How do I know if my upholstery needs repair or full reupholstery?
A: If the damage is localised — a small tear, a failed seam, a cracked area — and the rest of the upholstery is in reasonable condition, a repair is likely the right choice. If the fabric is faded or deteriorated across a large area, or if the foam is flat throughout, full reupholstery delivers better value. We’ll give you an honest assessment and never recommend more work than you need.
Q: Can you repair leather that has been badly scratched by a cat?
A: Yes — cat scratches are one of the most common leather repair jobs we see. For moderate scratching, we can fill, blend, and recolour the affected area to significantly reduce visibility. For severe, deep scratching across a large area, full reupholstery may give a better long-term result. Send us photos via WhatsApp and we can advise before you commit.
Q: Do you offer a pickup and delivery service for repairs?
A: Yes — for furniture repairs, we offer a collect-and-return service across Auckland. For automotive repairs, we can discuss drop-off options at our workshop. Contact us to arrange collection and we’ll make the process as convenient as possible.
Q: How quickly can you repair my upholstery?
A: Simple repairs — stitching, small patches, minor leather work — can often be completed in 1–3 days. More complex repairs or full reupholstery takes longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline when you enquire so you know exactly what to expect.
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