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Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors

4.9

418 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • 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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Repair to chair
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Very efficient: the chair was picked up on the day that I approached the company and it delivered back repaired a few days later. It was minimal effort from my side and the price was in the region that i expected.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 08/04/2024 , work completed 08/04/2024
The trader replied (on 01/05/2024)
Our existing customer from Chandlers Ford , their chair was part of a 3 piece suite that we re - upholstered 14 years ago . It was a case of " a stitch in time saves 9 " as the back of the chair was broken and had come adrift . It was stripped out and repaired as required and put back to its original condition .
Outstanding quality of work
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I asked Dee Cee Upholstery to re-cover two sofas and replace the foam cushions. As always, the quality of the work was outstanding. I return to Dee Cee Upholstery time and again as I feel that I am guaranteed to get skilled craftsmanship and a beautifully finished result. The sofas were returned to me ahead of schedule and on budget and the service throughout was excellent and very helpful. I would really recommend Dee Cee Upholstery.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 05/04/2024 , work completed 04/04/2024
The trader replied (on 22/05/2024)
Our Customer from Bentley ( which is over 30 miles away ) returned to us for the re-upholstery of 2 x sofas ,to be recovered in a Sanderson fabric . The high quality traditionally styled sofas with loose seat and back cushions which were self piped in the same fabric and fitted with zips . We replaced the seat cushion interiors with a good quality medium density fire retardant foam which were wrapped with polyester and stockinet lining . It's great to hear that our service was excellent and very helpful , and that they would really recommend us . Thank you for your continued business
Custom cut upholstery foam
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I required upholstery foam to make extra cushions for my dinning room chairs. Karen was very helpful and patient in enabling me to choose the depth of foam required and her colleague was meticulous in creating a template for the carvers, a particularly difficult task due to the placement of the arm supports. The finished articles were completed on the date specified and were well executed. The service was professional, yet friendly. I would clarify my comment on value to say that I did not seek alternative quotes but can confirm that I was happy with the cost.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 13/03/2024 , work completed 04/03/2024
The trader replied (on 03/04/2024)
Our customer had 6 x dining chair seats and 2x carver chair seats foam cut to shape and size . In our fully equipped workshop in Portswood Southampton , we use a special air compressed foam cutter which has 2 x reciprocating blades , as one blade goes down the other blade goes up. The cost of the Bosch foam cutter / knife costs in the region of £ 800.00 plus vat . The fire retardant foam that was supplied was a firm P 38 and once the templates were made we were able to cut the foams to the required size and shape . Another happy and satisfied customer.
Beautiful Reupholstery of Vintage Suite
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Derek has done an amazing job reupholstering our vintage three piece suite. It is a complicated curved design with button backs, piping and studs which now looks stunning. Derek and Karen were both very helpful throughout. We were able to borrow samples to decide on colours and the suite was both collected and delivered - not an easy job either given the size of the four seater sofa, so kudos to all the DeeCee staff.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 10/03/2024 , work completed 26/02/2024
The trader replied (on 13/03/2024)
The 4 seater sofa was extremely heavy and fitted in to the back of our van with only an inch to spare . The job proved to be very challenging due to the shape , style and size of the 4 seater sofa . There were over 1500 studs which were nailed by hand to the arm facings wings and out side backs . Thank you for your business and posting such a great review
Good work and quick.
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To reupholster a leather arm from a stressless chair. Very good match up and a very satisfactory job was made. Very pleasant people to deal with.
Customer in Posted on 10/03/2024 , work completed 08/03/2024
The trader replied (on 13/03/2024)
Whilst this was only a small job if it is important to our customer its important to us. 5 star review for customer service quality and value
Superb service
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From the first phone call to the delivery of my reupholstered chairs and stool I received excellent service. All members of staff that I met or spoke to by telephone were really polite and knowledgeable. It was really helpful to have the loan of chairs whilst ours were in the workshop. When the furniture was brought back I was thrilled with the results. The furniture now looks better than when I bought it new. I would have no hesitation in recommending DeeCee Upholstery
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 27/02/2024 , work completed 23/02/2024
The trader replied (on 13/03/2024)
Another 5 star review for customer service quality and value . what a superb accolade "The furniture now looks better than when i bought it new "
Reupholster old chair
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We have returned to DeeCee now on a number of occasions and have been delighted with the quality and workmanship of the reupholstery of old pieces of furniture, giving them a new lease of life! Thank you very much
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 23/02/2024 , work completed 23/02/2024
The trader replied (on 13/03/2024)
It is great when we have a previous customer returns to us , in this case it was for a small chair re-upholstered in a green chenille . We are very pleased that you have been delighted with the quality of our workmanship giving them a new lease of life.
Excellent workmanship
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Very polite and helpful personnel. Excellent work and delighted with my refurbished chair. A perfect job.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 05/01/2024 , work completed 04/01/2024
The trader replied (on 11/01/2024)
Another excellent review , short and sweet our customer stated that this was a perfect job and this is a perfect review Thank you for the business
Personalised Service
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From the first consultation through to delivery, we were kept in communication and everything went according to plan. The delivery was smooth. We had two large chairs and a footstool reupholstered. We were delighted they didn't need to go to landfill and are now in perfect condition. Great bespoke service and delivery.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 21/12/2023 , work completed 14/12/2023
The trader replied (on 03/01/2024)
It was really pleasing to receive another positive review. Our customer was delighted that we could source an antiqued effect leather in a shabby chic distressed finish We also supplied 2 replacement fire retardant foam interiors The furniture has now been restored to their former glory
Brilliant work
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I had an ottoman reupholstered and couldn't be more pleased with the result. Derek was happy to pick it up from my home and also brought plenty of fabric samples for me to choose from. The work was done quickly and to a very high standard and delivered back to my home. The service that I received was very professional and polite and I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 20/12/2023 , work completed 20/12/2023
The trader replied (on 03/01/2024)
The customer was very pleased that we could carry out the re-upholstery of her box ottoman before Christmas. This review confirms every thing we strive for at Dee Cee Upholstery
Rewebbing
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Dee Cee carried out rewebbing of two Ercol armchairs. Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Excellent workmanship. Fast service.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 14/12/2023 , work completed 13/12/2023
The trader replied (on 20/12/2023)
Our customers required Rewebbing of 2 1960'S Ercol Showood Arm Chairs D C carried out the work and were very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff Excellent workmanship and fast service whilst this was only a small job, if it's important to our customers, it's important to us!
Recovered office swivel chair
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DeeCee recovered an office swivel chair in fabric I supplied in only a few days. They did a brilliant job and it wasn’t easy. Now the chair looks marvellous instead of shabby, and more comfortable as the stuffing in the seat was renewed. Having used DeeCee twice before, I would not go elsewhere. Recommended to me by a local relation years ago. Excellent, professional and friendly service. Highly recommend.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 07/12/2023 , work completed 20/11/2023
The trader replied (on 13/12/2023)
Our customer from Bassett Wood Drive in Southampton, brought into our showroom an office swivel chair which was of very good quality and definitely worth being re-upholstered , not just recovered . It is always a pleasure to welcome back existing customers, ( having used our re- upholstery service twice before ) We also treated the fabric with anti stain protection free of charge .
Excellent Work
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The service I received was excellent. It only took two days to do all the work. Very happy with the result. A very honest trader, I would highly recommend Dee Cee Upholstery
Customer in Southampton Posted on 23/11/2023 , work completed 21/11/2023
The trader replied (on 27/11/2023)
Good to receive another positive review and that we would be highly recommended
Excellent service.
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Having used DeeCee in the past we were confident that the work (the re-upholstery of two Parker Knoll fireside chairs) would be completed to a high standard and we are delighted with the results. The chairs were collected and returned on time, the work was completed in a timely fashion and both Karen and Derek were helpful as we discussed our requirements. We were loaned a good range of fabric sample books which enabled us to choose the fabric in our own home. We would highly recommend DeeCee Upholstery.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 09/11/2023 , work completed 09/11/2023
The trader replied (on 29/11/2023)
The two Parker Knoll chairs are very good quality ,and the fact that they would be expensive to replace . When re-upholstered they would be as good as new ,thus saving our customers money. Our existing customers visited our showroom in Portswood to choose fabric from our pattern book library , they were able to to take a selection of pattern books home with them to make a final choice ( which is so important ) It is good that they would highly recommend us.
Great service, highly recommended
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Dee Cee Upholstery was recommended to us to restore and recover six dining room chairs. The work was completed to a very high standard and we were kept fully informed of progress throughout. The cost was very reasonable and the work was carried out very quickly. We would certainly recommend Derek at Dee Cee Upholstery who was very helpful. Great service, thank you
Customer in Southampton Posted on 06/11/2023 , work completed 27/10/2023
The trader replied (on 11/11/2023)
It is a heart warming to be recommended by our previous customers and that our charge for re- upholstering their six dining chairs to their former glory was competitive and that we we provided great customer service .
Repair work to my Double seated leather Sofa Part one....
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Excepted quotation for the arm rest to be stripped down and upgraded to a better quality foam. The Sofa seat; which was not straight forward stripped down with new materials, and upgraded foam for a firmer seat. This probably was one of those annoying small jobs ,but Dee Cee were more than up for the challenge, and happy to do the job. I was given the quotation which was more than expected, but in life you get what you pay for, and looking into the back ground of Dee Cee, felt it was money well spent. We collected my part Sofa today after being informed the work was complete and ready for collection. Absolutely spot on workmanship, and service, with, "Honesty", as the repair didn't take as long as first thought. The excepted quotation was then discounted accordingly... WOW....what a company...........You have saved me buying a new Sofa.... The other side to be done in the New year... Thank you. A very grateful Steve Matthews
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 03/11/2023 , work completed 03/11/2023
The trader replied (on 11/11/2023)
The arm rest and seat needed to be stripped down to the frame and re-upholstered and refit the existing leather which was in good condition . This job was very labour intensive as the seat foam was made up in different density's and layers of fire retardant foam which meets the 1988 fire regulations .
Excellent service
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This is the second time I have used Dee Cee and I am more than happy with the service and the quality of the finished product. Highly recommend
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 03/11/2023 , work completed 03/11/2023
The trader replied (on 11/11/2023)
It is nice when our customers return , it shows that we are keeping our existing customers happy .
Re-upholster Parker Knoll chair
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We had a Parker Knoll fireside chair which was left to us by an elderly neighbour which had previously been re-upholstered. It was looking tired so we visited Dee Cee to view samples. Derek had previously re-upholstered a foot stool so we chose a co-ordinating fabric. We also had the legs stripped and re- polished, seat cushion and springing replaced. The chair has just returned and the workmanship is first class and the chair is as good as new, pattern matching is perfect. A top quality job.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 03/11/2023 , work completed 03/11/2023
The trader replied (on 11/11/2023)
Our customer from Southampton chose a check fabric which needed to be pattern matched. The queen Anne legs where stripped and repolished to a much lighter finish at the request of our customers ,to blend in with their existing furniture in their lounge
Excellent work
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Dee Cee carried out work re-padding my leather sofa back cushions. He quoted me mid-summer and held his price when I eventually dropped them off to him in October. I could'nt be more pleased with the workmanship and friendly service that I received, and would both recommend, and use them again.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 29/10/2023 , work completed 23/10/2023
The trader replied (on 01/11/2023)
The back cushions just needed some extra fire retardant polyester fiberfill fitted into the existing interior cases instead of replacement interiors Whilst it was only a small job ,if it's important to our customers it's important to us . As a business it's great to get positive feed back posted on The Which Trusted Traders review website. At present we have 349 excellent reviews
My beautiful 'better than new' furniture
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My much-loved sofa, library chairs, and dining chairs were old, tired, and unattractive. The excellent work done has exceeded my expectations. I am so delighted with the results and the improvement in the look of the room. Everyone was so helpful and friendly I can't thank them enough. What a brilliant job - thank you!
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 19/10/2023 , work completed 11/09/2023
The trader replied (on 27/10/2023)
What a fantastic review our customer from Romsey stated the result was better than new A great testament to our customer service , and quality of workmanship which has left our customer sitting comfortably .
Dining Chairs
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Just had our 6 dining chair seats recovered, so we decided to get them “done” professionally, so knowing Dee Cee was local with parking available, I decided to visit them, from the time I entered the quaint shop I felt at ease, Mr Dee Cee was very friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely interested in making sure that what I chose was right for our particular chairs. The choice of material available was endless and the cost made very reasonable. The chairs were completed earlier that promised and when I collected them I was amazed at the quality and the difference a high class craftsman can make, well worth the visit and our chairs now look stunning. I would certainly recommend them to all my friends. Well done to all at Dee Cee.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 17/10/2023 , work completed 12/10/2023
The trader replied (on 04/11/2023)
Our customer from Sholing was recommended to us, she had 6 reproduction dining chair seats which were over 30 years old and needed to stripped to the bare frame and be completely re-upholstered as opposed to just being recovered, the latest fire retardant foam was used to comply with the 1988 fire regulations. The job was done in 2 stages for convenience. the fabric selected from our remnant room had the benefit of inherent anti stain protection
work to settee cushions
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I have used this company for many years and it is the first port of call for me. New back cushions were needed for my settee. A different, but equally acceptable (and cheaper method) of upgrading the cushions was suggested and accepted. The work was done quickly and to a high standard. I am delighted with the result.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 19/09/2023 , work completed 08/09/2023
The trader replied (on 21/09/2023)
Our customer originally came to our showroom in Portswood for replacement back cushion interiors which would of cost in the region of £ 350.00 including vat We were able to add extra fire retardant polyester wadding to the existing cushion interiors ,with a saving of £ 230.00 We always try and give our customers the most cost effective advice which makes them comfortable in more ways than one
Great Work and Fast
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Excellent result on the reupholstery of Chair, very professional and exactly what we asked for. Helpful and gave good advice on what we required., all completed from start to finish in less then three weeks. Value for money, would recommend this company to anybody
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 16/09/2023 , work completed 29/08/2023
The trader replied (on 21/09/2023)
Dave and Jean brought a small fully upholstered miniature Childs arm chair which is a family heirloom . We were asked if it could be re-upholstered in time for their grandchild's first birthday party . We pulled all the stops out to make this possible and we are pleased that they would recommend us to any body .
Dining chairs
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I have used this company twice in the past, so when l needed our dining chairs reupholstered we asked them to do the job. As before they were very helpful and knowledgeable about what needed to be done, and as promised the dining chairs were done and delivered back to our house the very next day and at the exact price quoted. Thank you Dee Cee will use you again. ( Would recommend this company to anyone)
Customer in Southampton Posted on 29/06/2023 , work completed 29/06/2023
The trader replied (on 14/07/2023)
We were delighted that our customer thought of us , we stripped out the dining chair seats and were completely reupholstered . they chose faux leather from our remnant room all at half price or less . Its great that our customer would recommend our business to anyone
Good Job Well Done
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We have just had six dining room chairs recovered , we thought we would use a small independent local upholsterer they are literally at the bottom of our road . We are so happy with the work they have done it took just three days to complete the work to an excellent standard, the price was very good and they were very friendly and helpful we would definitely use them again Thank you .
Customer in Southampton Posted on 29/06/2023 , work completed 29/06/2023
The trader replied (on 14/07/2023)
This excellent review is consistent with nearly 350 recommendations that we have received from our loyal customers