Wigston, Leicestershire

Furniture
Restored
with Care

We repair and restore sofas, chairs, wooden furniture, and antiques from our workshop in Wigston. Whether it's a structural problem, worn upholstery, or a cherished piece that needs careful attention — we'll give you an honest assessment and quality workmanship.

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Trusted by local customers
Wigston & surrounding areas
No job too small
A beautifully restored sofa in a light living room
15+
Years experience
Quality work
Honest advice
What we do

Repairs we specialise in

From a cracked chair leg to a full sofa reupholstery, we cover a wide range of furniture repairs. Here's an overview of the work we take on most regularly.

Sofa Repair

Sagging frames, broken springs, torn fabric — sofa problems build up gradually and can often be resolved without buying new. We assess the frame, cushions, and covering to find the most practical solution.

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Chair Structural Repair

Dining chairs and armchairs take daily stress. Loose joints, cracked rails, and broken supports can all be addressed — often with traditional joinery methods that make the repair last.

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Upholstery Restoration

Worn, faded, or damaged upholstery fabric can transform the look of an entire room. We strip back, re-pad, and re-cover using quality materials, with a range of fabric choices available.

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Wood Furniture Repair

Surface scratches, dents, water marks, and damaged veneer are all repairable. We match stains carefully and use traditional finishing techniques to blend repairs naturally into the existing surface.

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Frame Reinforcement

A weakened frame is the root of most serious furniture problems. We rebuild and reinforce using appropriate joinery, without altering the visible appearance of the piece.

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Antique Restoration

Older pieces require a more considered approach. We use sympathetic methods and materials to consolidate and restore antiques, preserving their character while ensuring they remain structurally sound.

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Find your repair

Not sure what you need?

Select the furniture type that best describes your situation and we'll show you the relevant repair options.

Our work

A small selection of completed restoration jobs. Every piece is different — these examples give a sense of the kind of work we typically carry out.

Restored fabric sofa in a contemporary living room
Sofa restoration
Three-seater — full reupholstery and frame repair
Polished wooden dining table after surface restoration
Wood restoration
Oak dining table — surface refinishing and stain removal
Elegant armchair with fresh upholstery fabric
Armchair restoration
Victorian armchair — structural repair and reupholstery
Restored wooden cabinet with new finish
Cabinet restoration
Mahogany display cabinet — veneer repair and refinishing
Craftsman working on upholstery in workshop
Workshop
Careful handwork — the detail that makes the difference
Our process

How a repair unfolds

Every piece we work on goes through the same careful process. There are no shortcuts, and we keep you informed at each stage so you know exactly what's happening with your furniture.

Furniture craftsman carefully working on a wooden chair
Step 1
Initial contact and description
You get in touch by phone or email with a brief description of the piece and the problem. At this stage, a photo or two helps us give you a rough idea of whether the repair is straightforward or more involved.
Step 2
Assessment and honest advice
We assess the piece carefully — either in person at our workshop or, where practical, at your address. We'll tell you clearly what we find, what repair would involve, and whether it makes sense given the piece's value and condition.
Step 3
Quotation and agreement
If you'd like to proceed, we provide a written quotation. There's no pressure to accept, and we're happy to answer any questions before you decide.
Step 4
Repair work begins
We carry out the agreed repairs in our workshop. If anything unexpected comes to light during the work, we'll contact you straight away before proceeding with any changes.
Step 5
Collection or delivery
Once complete, you collect the piece from our workshop or we arrange delivery. We'll walk you through what was done and give you any relevant aftercare guidance.
Interactive quiz

How well do you care for your furniture?

Five quick questions to help you understand whether your current habits are helping or shortening the life of your furniture. Your answers are processed in your browser — nothing is collected or stored.

Furniture Care Quiz

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Self-assessment

How is your sofa holding up?

Answer four quick questions about the current condition of your sofa and we'll give you some general guidance on whether professional repair is worth considering.

Sofa Condition Check

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Customer reviews

What customers say

These are real reviews from customers in and around Wigston. We don't embellish — we let the feedback speak for itself.

"My grandmother's armchair had a completely broken spring base and frayed fabric on the arms. I honestly wasn't sure it was worth repairing. The team gave me an honest assessment, suggested a practical approach, and the result is wonderful. It looks like a different chair."

Margaret T.
Wigston, Leicestershire

"We have a large sectional sofa that had started to sag on one side after a few years. A replacement wasn't really in the budget. Ace came out, had a look, and explained exactly what had failed inside the frame. The repair was straightforward and it's been solid ever since."

Paul H.
Oadby, Leicestershire

"I brought in a Victorian writing desk that had been in the family for decades. The veneer on the top was lifting in several places and there was a water stain I'd been ignoring for years. The restoration work was careful and thorough — you'd never know it had any damage."

Claire B.
Leicester city centre

"I had four dining chairs with loose joints — two of them were so wobbly I'd stopped using them. The repair job was solid and they were done much faster than I expected. Good communication throughout, and the pricing was fair."

James P.
South Wigston

"We wanted to reupholster a wingback chair to match a renovation we'd done in the living room. I wasn't sure a tradesperson could make the match work, but after seeing their fabric samples and talking through the options, I was confident. The finished result fits the room perfectly."

Susan W.
Blaby, Leicestershire

"Really appreciated that they told me upfront when something wasn't going to be cost-effective to repair. Not every piece is worth it and I respected the honesty. The one that was worth repairing — an old oak sideboard — came back looking genuinely beautiful."

David R.
Countesthorpe

"The cushions on our corner sofa had completely lost their shape after about three years. I'd been quoted a replacement cost that felt steep for something otherwise in decent condition. Getting the cushions re-stuffed and re-covered cost a fraction of that and the sofa feels new."

Fiona M.
Wigston Magna

"I was slightly sceptical about whether a repair could really work on my antique bureau — it had a broken interior section and the lock mechanism was missing. They took the time to explain what could be done and what couldn't. The structural work was excellent and the piece is back in use."

Helen K.
Market Harborough
The team

Who carries out the work

Our team is small and skilled. Every job is handled personally — there's no outsourcing or cutting corners.

Thomas Briggs
Thomas Briggs
Lead craftsman & founder

Thomas trained as a cabinet maker and has worked in furniture repair for over fifteen years. He founded Ace Furniture Repair after spending a decade with restoration specialists in the Midlands.

Rachel Dove
Rachel Dove
Upholstery specialist

Rachel's background is in traditional and contemporary upholstery. She handles all fabric work at the workshop, from simple seat pad replacements to full three-piece suite recoveries.

Mark Osei
Mark Osei
Wood restoration & finishing

Mark specialises in surface repair and wood finishing. He has particular experience with antique and period pieces, using traditional lacquer and wax techniques alongside modern repair compounds.

Practical advice

Quick care tips

Simple habits that extend the life of your furniture significantly. No special products needed.

Guides & articles

Furniture care, explained

We write practical guides on furniture care and restoration — no jargon, no sales pitch. Just useful information.

Furniture repair versus replacement
Restoration advice

Furniture Repair vs Replacement: When Restoration Makes Sense

A practical look at the factors that determine whether a piece is worth repairing — including how to weigh cost, sentimental value, and quality against replacement options.

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Common sofa problems
Sofa care

Common Sofa Problems and How Professionals Fix Them

Sagging cushions, creaking frames, broken springs — this guide covers the most frequent sofa issues we see and explains the repair process behind each one.

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Wooden furniture maintenance
Wood care

How to Maintain Wooden Furniture for Long-Term Durability

Wood furniture responds well to straightforward care. This guide outlines the routines and products that keep wooden pieces looking their best and lasting for generations.

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Where we work

Based in Wigston, serving Leicestershire

Our workshop is on Leicester Road in Wigston, LE18. We regularly take jobs from customers across Leicestershire, including Leicester city, Oadby, Blaby, Countesthorpe, Market Harborough, and surrounding areas.

For larger pieces or customers who cannot easily transport furniture, we can sometimes arrange collection — please enquire when you get in touch.

Wigston Leicester Oadby Blaby Countesthorpe Market Harborough Hinckley
Get in touch

48 Leicester Rd, Wigston LE18 1DR

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

The easiest way is to contact us with a brief description of the piece and the problem, plus a photo if you can. We'll usually be able to give a rough estimate from a description and image, though for more complex work an in-person assessment gives us a much clearer picture.
Initial enquiries and photo-based estimates are free. If you bring a piece to our workshop for a more detailed look, we'll let you know before you come whether there's a charge involved — for straightforward pieces there generally isn't.
It depends entirely on the nature of the work. Simple structural repairs can often be turned around in a few days. Upholstery work — particularly if we're sourcing specific fabric — typically takes one to two weeks. Antique restoration projects sometimes take longer, and we'll give you a realistic timescale at the assessment stage.
We don't operate a standard collection service, but for large or heavy pieces we can sometimes arrange this — please ask when you get in touch. Many customers bring smaller items to our Wigston workshop directly.
That's a question we take seriously. We'll always give you an honest view — if a piece isn't worth the cost of repair, we'll tell you. As a general guide, well-made older furniture is often worth repairing because its construction quality exceeds most modern equivalents at a similar price point. We've written a detailed article on this topic: Repair vs Replacement.
Yes, we carry out leather repair work including colour restoration, crack treatment, and full reupholstery in leather. Please note that matching existing leather colour can be difficult, so we'll discuss what's realistic during the assessment.
Our workshop is in Wigston, LE18. We serve customers across Leicestershire — including Leicester city, Oadby, Blaby, Countesthorpe, Market Harborough, and nearby villages. Please get in touch if you're unsure whether we cover your area.
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No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what you have and what might be possible. We're based in Wigston and happy to help.

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