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Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors

4.9

393 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday 09:00–13:00
  • Sunday - Closed

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Apr 2020

About

We would like to introduce you to Dee Cee Upholstery and Interior’s World of Comfort.
Established in 1978, we are one of the South’s leading experts in Upholstery and Rise and Recline Mobility Chairs.
Partner in Dee Cee Upholstery, Derek Caplen, became the youngest master Upholsterer in the UK at the tender age of 21, and by the age of 43 he had become the youngest Fellow of the Association of Master Upholsterers for his outstanding contribution in training young people, and dedication to the A.M.U. and Soft Furnishers.
As suppliers of award winning, quality Rise and Recline Mobility Chairs, we are acknowledged experts, recommended by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals, and are approved specialist suppliers to local councils and the NHS.
We have also won local and national awards for exceptional customer service.
We are experts in quality Re - upholstery, we cover the Southampton and surrounding locations. A service that will leave you sitting comfortably.

What we do

  • Upholstering

  • Furniture repair and restoration

  • Disability and mobility

    • Powerchairs
    • Rise and recline chairs
  • More Services

    • antique re-upholstery
    • re-upholstery
    • upholsterers

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4.9
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I have used Dee Cee a number of times over the years, from buying an Ottoman to having a piece of furniture restored. Today I went to the shop to buy some foam for a problem in my car!! Each time all the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable, but more importantly the workmanship has throughout been first rate. I have no hesitation in recommending Dee Cee to anyone.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 12/02/2025 , work completed 12/02/2025
Excellent quality and service
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Dee Cee Upholstery was recommended by several local people as a skilled, reliable upholsterer and they did not disappoint. Derek came to look at the chair at my home and agreed on next steps before taking it away to be fully re-covered. Everyone involved was polite, friendly and reliable, with everything happening exactly as promised. I would not hesitate to recommend this longstanding, independent business for quality upholstery.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 03/02/2025 , work completed 03/02/2025
The trader replied (on 12/02/2025)
Our customer from Southampton gave us an excellent 5 star review , as a small family business it is important to us that we offer a personal service that will leave our customer sitting comfortably and this review outlines everything we strive for at Dee Cee Upholstery. Thank you for your business
Sofa bed re-born!
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From the first enquiry to the finished job, we were delighted with the service that Derek, Karen and his co-worker (sorry, can't remember his name!) provided. Our sofa bed, which we'd bought secondhand three years ago and which we wanted reupholstered to blend in with the rest of our decoration and furniture, now looks new. Though we are no experts, the quality of workmanship is plain to see; and the service from picking up the sofa to return (2 weeks) was excellent and, most importantly, to the date specified and price agreed. Needless to say, we'd highly recommend Dee Cee and would certainly consider using them again if needing further furniture renovation.
Customer in Posted on 31/01/2025 , work completed 30/01/2025
Cushions Replaced
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Having brought 2 large sofas with 4 feather filled back cushions we were unhappy with the look, as after use they flopped down and needed constant attention to look like they had any substance. Having discussed this with Derek at Dee Cee he recommended a solution to remove feathers and replace with a high-quality cut to size and shaped foam. Work was carried out quickly ,professionally and the finished result was amazing (Happy Wife etc) The cost was better than expected and we will not hesitate to use Dee Cee in the future and recommend them to others .
Customer in Southampton Posted on 29/01/2025 , work completed 06/01/2025
REPAIR
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I have used Dee Cee Upholstery before for upholstery work, and always found their work to be top-notch; and I recently decided to try them on a repair job on the frame of a dining room chair that had become wobbly and needed serious attention. Friends had said that all was needed was to insert screws into the loose joints, but fortunately I decided to ask Derek what he would do, and he said that, for a proper job, one would need to disassemble the chair and replace the dowels of the joints. I am so happy I went to him: they did a fantastic repair to the chair and now I am sure that it will last for years + he even, at my request, replaced the chair leg pads, which I was very grateful for, as I am so tired of doing this myself with stick-on felt pads that usually come off after a few months. At Dee Cee Upholstery, they do it properly with screw-on felt pads, and this was a great discovery for me.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 24/01/2025 , work completed 16/01/2025
The trader replied (on 03/02/2025)
Our existing customer from Southampton brought in an antique dining chair from a set of six. The back of the seat had to be stripped out to the frame for us to gain access to the base frame and replace the broken dowels. We also fitted corner blocks for added strength and support.
A great restoration
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We brought in an armchair made by my grandfather and in need of repair and recovering to fit the colours of our newly decorated front room. We chose the material and the work was done brilliantly. We were a little apprehensive whether it would be money well spent but we need not have worried and it is perfect and there is material left over for some new cushions. Thank you Derek. It was worth every penny.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 20/01/2025 , work completed 17/01/2025
The trader replied (on 27/01/2025)
We were delighted to be given the opportunity to restore this very well-made antique occasional chair. The solid oak frame was as good as the day it was made. The seat was hand-sprung and in need of replacement. Whilst highly skilled workmanship does not come cheap your comment it was worth every penny was appreciated.
Excellent Customer Service 👌
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I had no idea what I was doing but Dee Cee Upholstery guided me through my project. Made me two superb quality bench cushions that we love. Very friendly service with attention to detail. Thank you very much.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 12/12/2024 , work completed 05/12/2024
The trader replied (on 19/12/2024)
Whilst it was a relatively small job (they all count) we talked through the job and our customers’ requirements. Thank you for your excellent review.
Excellent service all round.
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Dining chairs reupholstered. Work done quickly and efficiently. Would certainly use again. Recommend without reservation. Thank you.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 12/12/2024 , work completed 12/12/2024
The trader replied (on 19/12/2024)
The dining chair seats were stripped to the base frame. We replaced the foam which was fire retardant and re-upholstered them. Your comments “ would certainly use again and that you would recommend us without hesitation” were well received by the team at Dee Cee Upholstery.
Kitchen chairs
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Original pvc covering had worn through badly. Replaced with a much thicker pvc and renewed cushioning.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 26/11/2024 , work completed 25/11/2024
The trader replied (on 09/12/2024)
Our customer from Southampton had 4 chrome base dining chairs re-upholstered in a hard-wearing super soft vinyl. The seat were stripped to the base frames and replacement fire retardant foam was used. The chairs were covered in the same style. Thank you for your business.
What a find!
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From providing the initial quote, to the work being completed, Derek and Karen were an absolute pleasure to deal with. They provided a timely quote and were able to complete the work to our timescales. The chairs were returned today and have been reupholstered to a high standard. We will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you Karen and Derek!
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 25/11/2024 , work completed 25/11/2024
The trader replied (on 04/12/2024)
Our customers from Southampton had 6 dining chairs with a chrome base and legs re-upholstered . They chose a hardwearing light-coloured flat weave fabric. They also had the fabric anti-stain protected with a product similar to Scotchgard. For our customer's convenience, we were able to carry out the work whilst they were on holiday. Thank you for your business