What Services does VC Marine Upholstery Offer?

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Canopies: Whether you need a new Enclosure, Bimini, Tonneu or anything else! We can help. We can also offer frame building services, if you would like to add a canopy to your boat that doesn't have one yet.

Covers: Want to keep your pride and joy pristine through the off season or when transporting? We can provide custom covers for the entire boat, so whether its sat waiting for the new season or traveling down the motorway, it will remain clean, dry and beautiful.

Interiors: Need new cushions, seat covers or curtains? We can help. We work with a range of materials and designs to make sure you get the finish and comfort you desire.

Other: External window covers, wind breakers or anything else, don't hesitate to contact us!

The design starts with you as the customer, from colour, to fitment and window placement; we work with you to ensure you get the finished product you desire. Whatever we are building, we always make patterns from scratch. This ensures an exceptional fit and the opportunity for you as the customer to visualize what your new upholstery might look like and have an input on design choices.

We only use the highest grade materials, sourced from specially selected suppliers. Who the manufacturer is will depend on your desired application. 

Our preference in canvas and exterior cover material is Sunbrella Plus, an exceptional treated acrylic canvas which works brilliantly with our British climate. It will keep its colour, shape and cleanliness for years to come.

Interior material will depend heavily on your desired style and use case, but rest assured we will only ever recommend the best quality and most suitable material for you application so you get the longevity and comfort you desire.

When it comes to fasteners, we only use marine grade stainless steel fasteners from leading manufacturers. This ensures long lasting and reliable fasteners and peace of mind that in years to come your boat will remain a joy to use and maintain.

The same can be said for all the accessories, down to even the thread and velcro we select. We strive for a quality finished product and to help that we use only the highest quality materials.

When it comes to fitting the finished articles, we take great care as how the item fits to your boat can have a huge impact on how it looks and the longevity of it. We take great care in ensuring what we make, and your boat come together perfectly.

When fitting canopies and covers, we can replace any broken or worn fasteners, or even if you desire do a complete fastener change if you would prefer a different style.

Every boat is unique, and so is the time required to craft your perfect canopy, cover, or interior. Depending on the complexity of your project, timelines may vary. We will always provide an estimated completion time at the quoting stage and keep you updated throughout the process to ensure transparency.

Contact to completed project will also vary depending on demand. We aim to complete fast turn-arounds and to keep our waiting list low. For more information on timelines please contact us.

We stand by the quality of our work. That’s why all our new fabrications come with a limited warranty for manufacturing defects and the materials are also covered. Additionally, we provide tips and advice on how to care for your new upholstery to ensure it remains in top condition for years to come. 

We cannot offer any sample prices online as every boat is different and customer preference vary, so please do not hesitate to contact us and we can build you a bespoke quote that matches your need perfectly.

As a general rule we try and price our self on the lower end of the scale, while maintaining quality. We are confident you will not get a more quality piece for a lower price. This is to enable us to build the reputation we desire. As a newer business, we need to build that trust and to help that our prices are lower than comparable services. This may change so put your trust in us, and get a great deal.

We approach every repair and modification with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality as our new fabrications. Whether it’s a small fix or a complete refurbishment, we’ll ensure your boat’s upholstery is ready for the water again in no time.

Our repair and maintenance services are tailored to breathe new life into your existing marine upholstery. Whether it’s replacing a damaged window panel, fixing a tear in a canopy, replacing a broken zip, replacing broken/disintegrated stiches, or interior work; we can help restore functionality and appearance.

Unhappy with an aspect of your upholstery? Maybe a window in your canopy is not as you would like. Would you like interior curtains added to your canopy windows? Or even some extra reinforcement? We can talk through your options and help you get what you would like, even on a smaller scale.

Would you prefer a different fastener style on your boat? We can work with you to replace your fasteners, whether you need an new canopy or not.

We approach every repair with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality as our new fabrications. Whether it’s a small fix or a complete refurbishment, we’ll ensure your boat’s upholstery is ready for the water again in no time.

We provide a fitted tarpaulin to your vessel, so while and work is carried out you can be assured your boat is watertight and safe while the works are carried out

The price will depend heavily on what the repair is, what materials are involved and time frames. If your need is urgent please mention that in your contact, we do offer a priority service should you need it.

Regular cleaning and maintenance are key to preserving the beauty and functionality of your marine upholstery. Over time, exposure to the elements can cause dirt, stains, and mildew to accumulate, dulling the appearance and potentially weakening materials. Our professional cleaning services ensure your canopies, covers, and interiors remain in top condition for years to come.

Our services specialise in removing grime, mildew, and any other stains to restore the look and extend the life of your canopy. This is done offsite as the process can take several hours with waiting between steps.

Depending on the condition we have a multistage process that aims to ensure your canopy or cover is in the best condition it can be.

Retreatment can be included in a clean as whole, or applied specifically. Depending on your canopy material, retreatment and rewaterproofing may be necessary to ensure the longevity of you canopy. If the cleanliness of your canopy is at a high standard, we can retreat and waterproof at your location.

Is your interior starting to look tired? We can help, we offer offsite cleaning to your interior upholstery, removing it and taking it to our facilities where we can give it the care it needs, including a general shampoo and stain removal services.

As always, these services are bespoke and customer needs vary. We always do the highest quality work we can, at the most affordable price we can. So, please give us a call to discuss your cleanign and maintenance needs, we will be happy to help.