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Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors

4.9

429 Reviews

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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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We had our large three seater settee and single chair recovered by Dee Cee.
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It took us a long time to decide on material but it never was a bother, Derek arrived on time for every appointment and was very friendly and helpful. The furniture went from red and gold 1998 to an Ash colour fabric with soft texture 2019! They repaired the base and it’s feels like a brand new settee. We were offered two chairs to use which was invaluable whilst being covered. Everyone has said how lovely it looks and feels. Excellent service from all the team at Dee Cee’s. Thank you.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 25/11/2019 , work completed 12/11/2019
The trader replied (on 02/12/2019)
Our customer in Eastleigh went through nearly every sample in our pattern book library in our Portswood showroom but got there in the end . They chose a ash grey soft chenille and we supplied replacement seat cushion interiors to make the suite look and feel brand new . Thank you for the business .
Reupholster four dining chairs
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The work was completed in a week, the time originally agreed. Chairs were collected and redelivered free of charge. The chairs were recovered wonderfully well, entirely without wrinkles. Very efficient, courteous and competent work. Well done.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 19/11/2019 , work completed 19/11/2019
The trader replied (on 06/12/2019)
We always strive to deliver on time in an efficient courteous and business like manner, leaving you with chairs that are good as new Wishing you a comfortable Christmas from the team at Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors
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Had chairs all recovered in new fabric and leather plus pine chairs and foot stall just recovered. Excellent job. Would highly recommend.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 15/11/2019 , work completed 15/11/2019
The trader replied (on 02/12/2019)
The 2 x Multiyork chairs originally had loose covers on , with a plain back . We deep buttoned the backs with fabric and used red leather buttons as a contrast. As you can see by our reviews we consistently get five out of five for customer service / Quality and Value for money , which leaves our customers sitting comfortably
Restored Parker Knoll chair
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The work to recover a Parker Knoll wing chair was carried out expertly and with superb craftsmanship. The chair, despite being around 40 years old, is now better than new and features a modern hard-wearing fabric as part of a complete makeover. Thank you.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 27/10/2019 , work completed 24/10/2019
The trader replied (on 05/11/2019)
Hi Gail & John , as know it was the second time that we re-upholstered your 70 's Parker knoll model 720 classic traditional wing back arm chair. Your comments above are most welcome thank you . Derek Caplen F.A.M.U.S.F. ( FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS & SOFT FURNISHERS )
Lovely having work done by them
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So friendly, helpful and efficient. The chair they recovered for me is incredible craftsmenship.
Jane, Hampshire Posted on 24/10/2019 , work completed 24/10/2019
The trader replied (on 23/11/2019)
Hi Jane , at Dee Cee & Interiors always strive to offer expert advice in a friendly ,helpful and efficient way with no pressure to make a sale . It's a nice compliment that you appreciate our " INCREDIBLE CRAFTSMANSHIP .
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 !
Superb service
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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 .
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 .
My review
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Extremely helpful and efficient company. High standard of work.
Mary, Hampshire Posted on 22/08/2019 , work completed 22/08/2019
The trader replied (on 06/09/2019)
Hi Mary ,thank you for your short but to the point review ,it ticks all the boxes for our 5 star service to you .
FOAM WEDGE success
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Dropped into DeeCees following a google search on the offchance i could get a foam wedge cut to measure for my daughters pram and they found a solution quickly. Would highly recommend for good old fashioned face to face contact.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 14/08/2019 , work completed 14/08/2019
The trader replied (on 23/08/2019)
Whilst this was a small job to undertake , if it is important to our customers it is therefor important to us . We were pleased to offer a solution to our customers Problem i.e. top quality foam cut to size . thank you for to your positive review .
Ernest Race Armchair
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Once again, impeccable re-upholstery work to retain original character, with very prompt and friendly action throughout.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 07/08/2019 , work completed 25/07/2019
The trader replied (on 08/08/2019)
Mr Jim Anderson had his original Ernest Race rod Iron rod framed buttoned wing chair that we re- upholstered 15 years ago . Restored to its former glory it was a pleasure to meet his requirements again , Regards Derek Caplen F.A.M.U.& S.F. ( FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERS & SOFT FURNISHERS )
Another brilliant job
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We can confidently recommend DeeCee Upholstery. We have used them several times over many years and they always give a professional, efficient and friendly service. We are very happy with our recovered and reupholstered chairs. Thank you once again.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 05/08/2019 , work completed 05/08/2019
The trader replied (on 27/08/2019)
Thank you for a very positive review ,it is nice when a customer comes back to us to have more work undertaken and that they are very happy with the chairs that we have re-upholstered .
Satisfied happy customer
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6 seat covers were recovered very professional. Good job done Dee Cee.
Bill, Hampshire Posted on 29/07/2019 , work completed 29/07/2019
The trader replied (on 02/08/2019)
Hi Bill, thank you for your review the 6 x loose drop in dining chair seats needed to be stripped to the base frame , and completely re-upholstered in stock fabric chosen from our bargain remnant room . We are pleased that you found us very professional, and happy with a good job done .
Excellent Standard of workmanship
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From the date of quotation to the return of our upholstered sofas, we were impressed by the friendly, efficient service we were given.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 04/07/2019 , work completed 04/07/2019
The trader replied (on 13/07/2019)
Hi , thank you for your review we were pleased to read your comments that you were impressed with our with our friendly , efficient customer service with is provided as standard to all our clients .A service which we are sure will keep you sitting comfortably for many years to come . regards . Derek Caplen F.A.M.U & S.F. ( Fellow Of The Association Of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers )
Four new dining chair seats
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New foam and material put on my dining chair seats. The seats weren't very securely replaced, but they were re-screwed to the chairs on the same day when informed. As I was expecting to replace the seats myself, this wasn't a big problem.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 27/06/2019 , work completed 15/06/2019
The trader replied (on 01/07/2019)
Hi , the seats were stripped to the base frame and re-upholstered in stock fabric chosen from our bargain remnant room.
Prompt and professional
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I had a dining room chair covered to excellent standard. My husband and I were very impressed with the service we received and how promptly the work was carried out. Also, the chairs were collected from our house and delivered back.
Marion, Hampshire Posted on 17/06/2019 , work completed 17/06/2019
The trader replied (on 04/07/2019)
Hi Marion, thank you for your review I am pleased you were very impressed with our expert re-upholstery service.
Highly recommend them
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Cracking job. Very happy.
Cecelia, Hampshire Posted on 13/06/2019 , work completed 13/06/2019
The trader replied (on 25/06/2019)
Hi Cecelia , thank you for your review not only do we make our customers very happy , we also leave them 'sitting comfortably ' Thank you for your business .
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.
Upholster 2 rise & recline chairs
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Derek & his team were excellent from start to finish, the chairs were collected from my house & delivered back to me in the specified time. The workmanship is exceptional & the price quoted very competitive. I have no hesitation in using Dee Cee Upholstery again or recommending them to anyone else.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 04/06/2019 , work completed 03/06/2019
The trader replied (on 11/06/2019)
At Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors we are one of a few upholsterers with the expertise to re-upholster Rise and Recline chairs . As you can see our customers were highly delighted with their 'as new ' chairs and their review say's it all
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 .
work done to a high standard and well on time
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I needed a head board , stool reupholstered I called Dee Cee for an estimate, they came quickly,I accepted the estimate , the work was carried out quickly and efficiently, so much so that I asked them to reupholster an American Rocker , again the work was of a high standard, my bedroom has been transformed.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 28/03/2019 , work completed 27/03/2019
The trader replied (on 02/04/2019)
Thank you Mrs Tremanye for your review , the colour of the high quality velvet that you was chose was perfectly matched to your existing curtains in your bedroom . When we delivered your deep buttoned and diamond pleated headboard with matching dressing room stool , you decided to have your American rocking chair repaired and re-upholstered to match .
Excellent work on 2 armchairs
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Our two very old armchairs were beautifully renovated and reupholstered and returned to us well before the estimated date. The staff in the shop and those who collected and delivered the chairs were really helpful and friendly. Over the years we have had many jobs done by Dee Cee and as usual this one was most pleasing.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 20/03/2019 , work completed 20/03/2019
The trader replied (on 29/03/2019)
Thank you for your feedback with reference to the two traditional wing back chairs from the 1960s . On stripping the old cover off we found that the chairs had been 'bodged' up and that there was the original wool Mouquet under the top cover . The wing chairs were taken back to the frame and completely re-upholstered to the latest fire retardant regulations, and I am sure that our customer was left sitting comfortably
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
Upholstery of 2 settees and 1 armchair
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From the day we contacted the above company to the completed work we were very impressed with the service we received. We were kept informed all the way about collection of furniture, repair progress up to the last day when the furniture was returned. It took less time than we had expected to complete the work. The chairs look amazing and are very comfortable again. Thank you, Derek for your kindness and professionalism. We certainly will recommend Dee Cee Upholstery to our friends and family. Michael and Christel
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 03/03/2019 , work completed 01/03/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Dear Michael and Christel , thank you for such a lovely review . We are pleased that you were very impressed with our service and that we kept you in the ' loop ' every step of the way . At Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors we always strive to be as professional we can , it's nice to have a job well done right down the line which leads to another satisfied customer who will gladly recommend our Re- upholstery service .
Very good quality reupholstering
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Small button back chair reupholstered. Quite complicated but a very good job done. Completed in about 3 weeks, and a good price too.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 24/02/2019 , work completed 20/02/2019
The trader replied (on 07/03/2019)
Dear Mrs Remington , thank you for you review . VERY GOOD QUALITY RE-UPHOLSTERING. It was nice to work on a pretty little deep buttoned and diamond pleated reproduction spoon back chair and restore it to it's former glory