Furniture repair & reupholstery

Furniture repair & reupholstery in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Reupholstering a lounge in Australia typically costs from about A$44 per linear metre for fabric or vinyl, with leather quoted per job. A simple repair, such as a loose leg or a small hole, is often around A$50. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, November 2026; for a price on your own piece, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and trade skills

Upholstery work does not appear to need a state licence, so the main check is skill and experience. A Certificate III in Upholstery covers chairs, sofas, vehicle interiors and antique furniture, and training providers in Victoria and New South Wales teach it. Ask for photos of similar past work and a written quote that states whether GST is included, because one published price list quotes its prices plus GST.

Season and timing

Australia's seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere: summer is December to February and winter June to August. Furniture is usually repaired indoors or in a workshop, so the weather changes the price much less than it does for outdoor work. Plan your deadline around the workshop's schedule rather than the season.

How it is bought here

Fabric is sold per linear metre, so measure the length of each piece in metres or centimetres, and give depth and height too. Ask whether the work is done at home or in a workshop, and whether pick-up and delivery is included, since a lounge has to travel both ways. A single chair and a full suite are quoted very differently, so say how many pieces you have. Name your city, so that sellers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide quote for the right area.

What to write in your request

Name the furniture item and the work needed, such as re-covering the seat or fixing a frame. Give the quantity and dimensions, the fabric you have chosen or want, and whether the job is at home or in a workshop. Add your city, deadline and budget. A photo of the damage is often enough for a first quote.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the piece in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in your city, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related services include tailoring and clothing repair and household services.