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Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors

4.9

429 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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Great service yet again, collected and delivered my chair, work completed in a week to a very high standard.
Jo, Hampshire Posted on 31/05/2018 , work completed 31/05/2018
The trader replied (on 03/07/2018)
Hi Jo , it was great to work with you on your recent project , just to let you know that we appreciate your business and your review . I am sure our service will leave you sitting comfortably .
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Lovely job on re-upholstering boat cushions.
Guy, Hampshire Posted on 15/04/2017 , work completed 15/04/2017
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I found Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors first class. The finished work was excellent.
Paul, Hampshire Posted on 15/05/2018 , work completed 15/05/2018
The trader replied (on 26/01/2019)
Hi Paul , thank you for your review we are pleased that you found us first class and the work was prompt and our service professional regards Derek F.A.M.U. (FELLOW OF THE ASSCOIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS )
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Upholstered 3 arm chairs - nothing seemed to be too much trouble, very friendly and helpful advice. Overall very professional and we were very pleased with the results. Good value for money and did extra finishes without us having to pay for them. Nothing was pushed on us - very quick from start to finish.
Jill, Hampshire Posted on 06/09/2018 , work completed 06/09/2018
The trader replied (on 26/01/2019)
The 3 x manual recliner chairs were about 15 years old and covered in leather , Jill wanted a complete change and decided on a hard waring chenille fabric . The chairs were re-upholstered not just recovered , we are pleased that our customer found the project was good value for money and cost effective .
Great people to deal with
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We are extremely happy with the purchase of Celebrity riser recliner chairs and settees. Throughout the whole process from our initial visit to the delivery and installation Derek has been very helpful and proved a source of helpful information. We would have no hesitation in recommending the company to anyone wishing to buy quality furniture of this nature.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 07/04/2019 , work completed 05/04/2019
The trader replied (on 01/05/2019)
It was great to welcome back existing customers to our showroom .They spent a lot of time to choose their new sofas and riser recliner chairs . It was important to choose the correct size of chairs as one needed a petite the other a Grande size , their choice was our best selling model The Westbury to add to their purchase they ordered 2 x 2 seater fixed sofas and also had the Celebrity ' comfort pack ' which consists of tailored arm caps 1 x neck pillow 1 x lumbar cushion 1 x 1x head piece in the same fabric .
Carried out repair work on sofa and made two cushions
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Dee Cee Upholstery completely reupholstered my two sofas last year and did an amazing job. Recently my dog got her ball stuck under the edge of the sofa when I was out and she chewed the fabric to try to get to her ball. I contacted Derik to ask if they could mend. The sofa was very promptly collected and the new panel of fabric was replaced, it now looks like new again. They also made me two custom made cushions so my little dogs can use them as a step to jump up onto sofas. These also had removable zip covers so I can wash them and they were sprayed with stain protector ( thoughtful extras). Very pleased , if you want an efficient professional service with top quality workmanship use Dee Gee Upholstery.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 05/03/2019 , work completed 04/03/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Hi Jeanette , thank you for such a positive review , I was surprised that your puppy had made a hole in your newly re-upholstered sofa . The fabric was still available and we placed the order, we arranged for the sofa to be collected and carried out the repair and recovery of the bottom front border and delivered the sofa back in just a few days. At your request we made 2 x cushions for your dogs to use , the fabric is machine washable at 30 degrees . Derek Caplen (F.A.M.U.) FELLOW OF THE ASSCOSIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS
Excellent work
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Excellent job recovering sofas. Delivered on time at reasonable cost. Everything we wanted.
Christopher, Hampshire Posted on 14/02/2019 , work completed 14/02/2019
The trader replied (on 29/03/2019)
Hi Christopher , your review is short but say's it all thank you
Beautifully restored chair and footstool
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Our antique arm chair was beautifully restored. The Sherwood frame was repaired, hand cleaned and wax polished, the seat was stripped out and re-sprung. It now looks beautiful with the new covering. We enjoy sitting on it now that it has been made strong and secure again. The stool originally had a raffia seat which we chose to have fully upholstered to match the antique chair. We are really pleased with the chair and stool.
C Collett Posted on 03/09/2019 , work completed 20/04/2019
The trader replied (on 06/09/2019)
We were really pleased to receive your review , as you know the frame of your antique polished frame chair was only held together by the fabric covering and had to be stripped down to the bare frame . The chair had two fabric coverings on top of each other . We managed to salvage most of the original sea weed and horse hair stuffing to help keep the chair as original as possible . The next stage was take apart the frame clean and remove all the old glued joints and reglue and fit back together , we then left the frame in cramps to dry over night and cleaned /waxed the polished the show- wood frame thus keeping the natural patina built up over the years . The new fabric chosen was a figured plush velvet with a contrasting scroll gimp / braid to finish the edge .
Swivel Chair Recovered, Dining Chairs Recovered and New Chair Cushions Made
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We had a variety of work done - a 1970’s swivel chair and 2 x 1930’s dining chairs recovered, plus cushions made and covered for 2 vintage Ercol chairs. Dee See has a huge collection of fabrics, offer advice where needed and nothing is too much trouble - Derek and Karen are so helpful and accommodating. A first class job on all pieces, all completed perfectly and to the very highest standard - so pleased and we can’t recommend highly enough.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 08/03/2020 , work completed 29/02/2020
The trader replied (on 16/03/2020)
We had great pleasure working with Carolyn and Shane on their various much loved furniture . They chose the perfect fabrics for their chairs , our suppliers were Bute Fabrics of The Isle of Bute Scotland. We thank them for a superb review and their continued business and we are sure that they will be sitting comfortably for many years to come . Derek Caplen F.A.M.U.&.S.F. ( Fellow Of The Association Of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers )
Kind and polite. Good, old fashioned service.
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Very pleased with finished result. Took in piano stool past its prime but it had sentimental value. They have polished and reupholstered the stool and I cannot believe it is the same item I am looking at. So lovely and helpful.
Val, Southampton Posted on 22/10/2020 , work completed 20/10/2020
The trader replied (on 24/11/2020)
Hi Val. as you say that you can't beat good old fashioned service .We had the piano stool re -polished to its former glory. We are pleased that Val found us " lovely and helpful ,we also repaired the base frame free of charge.
FANTASTIC WORKMANSHIP
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Derek did an amazing job recovering my occasional hallway chair in beautiful Royal Blue Velvet. It looked absolutely amazing and was done to a very high standard. I visited their shop in Portswood and Derek and his wife Karen were so helpful. Derek collected the chair and the work was completed in the time that he stated. I would recommend Derek and his team to anyone as you are guaranteed a First Class Job and nothing is to much trouble and the price I paid was very reasonable. Thank you for everything Derek and Karen.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 22/10/2020 , work completed 16/10/2020
The trader replied (on 18/11/2020)
Our customers chair was a brand new bargain buy on eBay but in the wrong colour. We recovered it in the same style which was a fluted back design and the review reflects all that is good doing business with us
Two sofas and a poufe re upholstered and recovered .
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Our much loved and used furniture has been given a new lease of life, better than going to landfill especially as they fitted in our home perfectly but we had just worn them out with family life . Originally covered in a hard wearing linen union ,we chose a faux leather by Christina Morrone to give us longevity. Both Derek and Karen in the showroom were always helpful , patient and friendly whilst we chose the material for the job and had plenty of sample books for us to take home and choose from . The arrangements we made for collection and then the delivery of our reupholstered furniture back to us were carried out with good communication along the way ,and as per quoted price .We needed new back cushion interiors and the seat cushions were made reversible at no extra charge . Definitely money well spent and great to support a local business.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 09/11/2020 , work completed 09/11/2020
The trader replied (on 18/11/2020)
Thank you for a very nice review whilst your sofas and pouffe were over 30 years old, and because they were of such such high quality they had great potential .Our customer went to great lengths to make sure they had chosen the right faux leather in terms of texture and colour and overall look . We delivered on time and on budget even though we had to supply completely new back cushion interior's free of charge . It was a pleasure to work with our customers and will i am sure that they will be comfortable for many years to come
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Second time we have use DC and quality and service were as high as the previous time. We will certainly be using them again.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 28/08/2020 , work completed 18/06/2020
The trader replied (on 23/09/2020)
It is very rewarding when previous customers comes back to have another job done and found that our high quality and service was the same as last time . Whilst it was a small job to supply and fit fire retardant cushion interiors into their existing covers, if it is important to our customers it is equally important to our business.
Wonderful job done!
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From start to finish Derek and his staff offered an extremely professional and helpful service. 8 dining room chairs were renovated and reupholstered beautifully and now look like new. I would very highly recommend them.
Yvonne, Hampshire Posted on 16/03/2018 , work completed 16/03/2018
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We had a nest of tables that were badly water marked. Excellent firm to deal with, pleasant and efficient service and the tables have now been returned fully restored, looking as new. Delighted with the result.
Margery, Hampshire Posted on 09/08/2018 , work completed 09/08/2018
The trader replied (on 03/09/2018)
Hi Margery , thank you for your review , you are right about your nest of table's they were in need of some T.L.C. Luckily the water damage did not damage the teak veneer , now that they are fully restored the hard wearing surface will last for many years to come
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We have used Dee Cee before and are very satisfied with the service.
Vivien, Hampshire Posted on 16/08/2018 , work completed 16/08/2018
The trader replied (on 03/09/2018)
Hi Vivien, it's really nice when our customers come back to us and are very satisfied with our quality of workmanship and service .Thank you for your business
Excellent upholstery service
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Everyone at Dee Cee Upholstery was professional but also gave a friendly customer service. There was a good choice of materials and plenty of time allowed to choose something or bring your own. The work carried out was excellent, thought put into pattern position, completed in good time, arrangements for delivery good and price reasonable.
Margaret, Hampshire Posted on 17/08/2018 , work completed 17/08/2018
The trader replied (on 05/09/2018)
Hi Margaret your antique piano stool had obviously been well used and cherished for many years . The paisley patterned chenille was the perfect choice ,we were able to centralise the pattern to your satisfaction . We also had to repair the base framework and to finish the job the top was trimmed with gimp ( braid ). Thank you for your continued business and taking the time to send in your review .
Armchairs back to life
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My two 60s armchairs looked ready for the tip but Dee Cee took on the daunting task of refurbishing my chairs. They did an absolutely amazing job. I didn’t recognise the chairs when the were delivered, well under the time they estimated. I cannot speak highly enough of Dee Cee. All the staff were courteous and friendly and I have no hesitation recommending them. I will now have many more years enjoying my brand new chairs. Well done Dee Cee.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 13/12/2018 , work completed 11/12/2018
The trader replied (on 23/01/2019)
We were called in to " salvage " 2 x 1960 's arm chairs that had their original fabric on them . Our customer chose a hard wearing chenille for us to re-upholster the chairs in , the chairs were in need of complete re-upholstering i.e. stripping back to the base frame and applying replacement filing as required.
New chair cushion
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We ordered a new chair cushion. It was really well made and fits perfectly. The existing colour matches the existing chair perfectly. The trader was very friendly and efficient. The cushion was delivered very quickly. We are very happy with Dee Cee upholstery.
Peter, Hampshire Posted on 27/11/2018 , work completed 27/11/2018
The trader replied (on 23/01/2019)
No job is too small here at Dee Cee Upholstery , if it's important to our customer it's important to us . We were lucky to get a perfect match for the new cushion to be made fitted with a zip. JOB DONE !
Lovely foot stool/ottoman
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Excellent service from start to finish. Very helpful advice as to what would be the best design. Didn't want visible castors but wanted to move footstool easily so Derek suggested using the castors hidden behind light oak feet which looks and works really well. Cannot fault workmanship and I am really pleased with it. Style matches my existing sofa perfectly. They are very professional and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Will definitely be using them again in the near future.
Millie Posted on 01/12/2018 , work completed 01/12/2018
The trader replied (on 23/01/2019)
Millie wanted us to supply a new box storage ottoman with lift up lid fitted with hinges , to match her existing suite We supplied to special order light oak corner feet to hide the castors in the same style as her suite . We also managed to get the same fabric to match the original, the finished box ottoman was then sprayed with anti stain protection and delivered free of charge as you can see by Millie's review she was very pleased with the finished product, thank you for an excellent review.
Reupholstered chair and supply of sofa
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I cannot praise this company enough. The reupholstered of two chairs now look perfect. They also supplied a new sofa to our own specification which fits just fine and within the budget. I cannot thank them enough.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 12/06/2019 , work completed 12/06/2019
The trader replied (on 25/06/2019)
Our customer bought from us a 3 seater electric reclining sofa made in the u.k. by well respected company Celebrity Motion Furniture .As master upholsterers we were able to offer our whole range of fabrics to choose from as they wanted 2 of their existing chairs re-upholstered to match their new sofa.
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I needed to save my settee suite from total disrepair Dee Cee went above and beyond my expectations. Their workmanship is superb when I explained what I would like them to do I was listened to and told what could be achieved and if at all possible my full wishes would met once they started work. I paid a deposit and two weeks later Dee Cee collected my suite and thoughtfully left me two very comfortable chairs for the full week of restoration. I was advised when it would be returned and was not let down. I asked if they could alter some cushion covers for me and put new backings on also zip fasteners which was done. I am totally delighted with everything Dee Cee have done for me and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend. I must add they were able to everything that I asked which was fabulous but was not left with the illusion that was going to be the case. True master craftsman.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 08/10/2019 , work completed 01/06/2019
The trader replied (on 19/10/2019)
Thank you Tracey for taking the time and trouble to posting such a positive and detailed review , it must be one of the longest that we have ever received , (from over 250 ) As you know we re-designed the seats that were fixed to removable and reversible cushions, so that you can now get twice as much wear from them .
Re upholstering my 6 dining room chairs.
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Derek, thank you very much for the re upholstery of my dining room chairs. The finish is superb, the job was done on time and at a very reasonable cost. Having now sat on my chairs, I didn't realise how badly worn they were before so once again thank you for a brilliant job well done.
Ian Clark. Posted on 10/10/2019 , work completed 10/10/2019
The trader replied (on 19/10/2019)
Thank you for your review Ian , it was a pleasure doing business with you. It is nice to know that the finished chairs were SUPERB and it was a BRILLIANT JOB WELL DONE !
Excellent work as usual
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DeeCee have once again completed the work on three chairs completely to my satisfaction, and with Mr.Caplen's customary polite and friendly manner.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 03/07/2020 , work completed 02/07/2020
The trader replied (on 25/07/2020)
Yet another of our customers who are completely satisfied with our expert re-upholstery service. It costs nothing to be polite ,friendly and businesslike .
Efficient competent work
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I am very happy with this company's work. I asked them to completely clean and valet my sofa. When it was returned to me I could see a great difference and it looked new. The staff have always been polite and helpful. I felt at ease when they were in my house.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 01/05/2021 , work completed 30/04/2021
The trader replied (on 06/05/2021)
Mary whilst your job was not a big one ,if it is important to you it is important to us . After nearly 43 years in the upholstery business industry we have carried out re - upholstery of a single dining chair seat which has led to bigger jobs ,to the largest contract to strip down and re-upholster the seats of the top balcony of the Mayflower theatre in Southampton. Thank you for taking the time to post your review