South West Upholstery Reviews 

572
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 66 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products and the exceptional craftsmanship, often noting that their reupholstered items look brand new or even better than the original. The staff is frequently highlighted for being friendly, helpful, and professional, providing excellent communication and service from initial inquiry to delivery. Many people appreciate the efficient collection and delivery service, which contributes to a seamless and positive overall experience. However, some customers also noted that while the craftsmanship was fantastic, the foam in their cushions made the sofa very uncomfortable, leading to disappointment with the final product. There were also occasional delays in getting furniture back, though the company was helpful in storing items during these times.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment you choose the fabric with a friendly helpful staff member, Lianne, in our case, you are treated with respect and kindness. The whole set up is very professional , completion date give... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our characterful and much loved old sofa had two feather-stuffed seat cushions. The covers were in good condition but the fillings had lost their vitality and support. South West Upholstery introdu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality of the craftsmanship in their work was simply fantastic - re-covering an iconic mid century Danish swivel chair in smooth black leather. It needed a mix of tensioned leather across the cur... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication and service for a tricky problem we had with our expensive branded sofa. This involved reducing the width of the cushions so that they fitted far better. They also suggested re... See more


Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. Auto Upholsterer
  3. Furniture Manufacturer
  4. Furniture Repair Shop
  5. Home Goods Store
  6. Upholstery Shop

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Based in Bristol our bespoke upholstery services can take your ideas and create unique furnishings to complement any interior. Over 25 years we have steadily grown to become the most recognised upholstery business in Bristol and probably across the UK for quality, service and reputation. Offering a wide range of upholstery, re-upholstery, new furniture and soft furnishings to both commercial & domestic customers. We are your one stop shop for all your upholstery service needs regardless of where you are in the UK and look forward to hearing from you!


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

Superb customer service, proving they really care about the customer journey. Excellent choices of fabric with guidance support for suitability. Quality of craftsmanship is exceptional. Delivery team treated our items with care & respect.
We have been recommending SW upholstery & would engage again in a heart beat - Thank you

1 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work on two occasions.

We have used South West Upholstery twice - to re-furbish two armchairs on separate occasions (so we went back - always a good testimonial). In both cases the end results were outstanding - definitely exceeded expectations - and of very high quality. Furthermore, in all our interactions, their staff were knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating to our needs. We would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone.

6 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were reluctant to get rid of our…

We were reluctant to get rid of our sofa which, after quite a number of years, had begun to sag and feel quite uncomfortable. South West Upholstery did a magnificent job and once again, we are now sitting pretty. The service, from collection, to repair work; to delivery, could not be faulted.
David Chapman

22 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Re-covered dining room chairs

The customer service staff were very responsive and helpful. The fabric samples were sent promptly and made it easy to pick our fabric. Our re-covered dining room chairs look great. The fabric quality is top notch and they are beautifully upholstered. And finally the delivery staff were really helpful too.

30 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment you choose the fabric…

From the moment you choose the fabric with a friendly helpful staff member, Lianne, in our case, you are treated with respect and kindness. The whole set up is very professional , completion date given and the actual upholstery is very well done. We have used this company several times over the years and they can be totally trusted. They do provide a pickup/ delivery service but we did not require this service

24 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service.The sofa bed was…

Very good service.The sofa bed was reupholstered to a very high standard. All the staff were very polite and efficient. The item was collected and returned by 2 very hard workers. I would use this company again if I had any other items to reupholster

18 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above & Beyond

We had spoken with other upholsters and quite frankly not only were we unimpressed, we began to worry if we would find anyone who could help us reupholster our two much loved large sofas and armchair.
Then we came across a TV interview on South West Upholstery and their approach to sustainability. We went along to see their set up and what they had to offer. From that very first visit to selecting the fabrics with their guidance, placing our order, collection of the items and then receiving our newly upholstered furniture back, we received a first class professional service throughout.

Without exception, everyone we have met or spoken with at SWU have gone above and beyond in helping us get a fantastic outcome to our treasured sofas and armchair.

We are so pleased with the work SWU did for us.

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sofa …

I had a beautiful sofa that no longer matched my room scheme, this company was fantastic. From the first enquiry to the finished sofa arrival . Emails answered quickly, all questions clearly responded too and my goodness we are thrilled the sofa is beautiful! Everything done on time , delivery and collection went smoothly with courteous employees . We will use them again for sure and highly recommended them and their services.

26 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The remedy for a pain in the a**e

Our characterful and much loved old sofa had two feather-stuffed seat cushions. The covers were in good condition but the fillings had lost their vitality and support.
South West Upholstery introduced us to their wide range of filling options; 2 weeks later, we enjoyed sitting in the plush comfort that had been missing for see one time.
Oh! And the price was about 25% less than I would have expected for such a high quality service.

20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend South West Upholstery

We have used SW Upholstery a couple of times in the past and have always been pleased with service and finished product. Most recently we had a 15 year old cuddle chair re-upholstered with South West Upholstery and are delighted with the results! The quality and skill of your workmanship and finish is great!

18 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My sofa was old and falling apart but…

My sofa was old and falling apart but didn’t want to buy a new one with two big dogs.. I am over the moon with the refurb of my sofa. It looks brand new and the quality is 💯 . Such a good job. Thank you Ryan, Abbie and team 🤩

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Service from South West…

Fabulous Service from South West Upholstery: forwarded me links to a huge array of fabrics for recovering my two sofas. I had very specific requirements: loose covers that could be washed, in velvet and hardwearing cotton weave. Would definitely recommend: both the accounts office and delivery persons were super friendly and efficient. Thank you.

1 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great company to do business…

What a great company to do business with! Communication was timely, supportive and professional, my choice of fabric samples were sent through quickly, and my newly upholstered chair looks like it would have done when it was originally made. With collection and delivery available as well, it was a seamless and positive experience. Thank you

26 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality and finish

The service has been excellent from the initial contact and quotation to receipt of the final item. I trusted they would look after my favourite chair and they didn’t let me down. The final leather upholstery was finished to the highest quality and finish and I couldn’t be more happy with it

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loose sofa cover

I had a new set of loose covers made for my sofa, with new seat cushions and it looks fantastic, like a completely new sofa. The team at SW upholstery were really helpful and arranged for the various fabric samples I chose to be posted to me. Communication was good and the quality of the work is excellent. I would definitely use them again.

6 March 2026
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