Sofa Repair & Upholstery Charges in Pakistan 2026: Full Price Guide

Sofa repair and upholstery (poshish) charges in Pakistan in 2026 depend on the job: foam change runs roughly PKR 3,000-6,000 per seat, full re-upholstery PKR 4,000-9,000 per seat, frame repair PKR 2,000-8,000+, and wood polish PKR 5,000-15,000 for a full set. A complete refresh of a 5-seater often totals PKR 30,000-60,000 — frequently far less than buying new, if the frame is sound. This guide breaks down every charge and helps you decide whether to repair or replace.

Sofa repair charges in Pakistan: full breakdown

Charges vary by city, fabric choice, and workshop, but these ranges reflect 2026 market rates for quality work.

What is sofa poshish (re-upholstery)?

Poshish is the everyday Urdu word for re-upholstering — stripping off the old, worn, or stained fabric and fitting fresh material, usually with new foam at the same time. It's the most common sofa renovation in Pakistan because it transforms a tired sofa into a like-new one at a fraction of replacement cost.

A re-poshish runs roughly PKR 4,000-9,000 per seat depending on the fabric you choose, so a 5-seater set typically costs PKR 20,000-45,000 for the fabric work, plus foam if you're replacing that too.

Foam change: the most common repair

Foam is the part of a sofa that wears fastest. After a few years of daily use, seats start to sag, lose support, and look flat. Changing the foam restores comfort completely and is usually the single most worthwhile repair.

• Cost: PKR 3,000-6,000 per seat.
• Foam choice matters: high-density foam costs more upfront but lasts far longer than the cheap foam that probably sagged in the first place. Don't re-foam with the same low quality that failed.
• Full 5-seater: typically PKR 15,000-30,000.

If your sofa looks fine but feels flat, a foam change alone may be all you need.

Frame repair: when it's worth it

The frame is the deciding factor in every repair-vs-replace decision.

• Solid wooden frames (sheesham, kikar, seasoned hardwood) are repairable. Loose joints can be re-glued and reinforced, and the frame can serve for many more years. Frame repair here costs PKR 2,000-8,000+ and is well worth it.
• Engineered-board frames often aren't worth repairing. Once board fails at the joints, it rarely holds a repair well. In this case, replacement is the smarter spend.

This is why we always say: the frame decides everything. A solid frame justifies any amount of cushion and fabric renewal; a failing board frame is a signal to replace.

Wood polish and restoration

For wooden and carved sets, the wood itself can be refreshed:

• Polish (full set): PKR 5,000-15,000, restoring shine and protecting the wood.
• Carving touch-up and finish repair: prices depend on detail.

A solid wooden set that looks dull can be brought back to life with a polish, often alongside new cushions — making a decades-old Chinioti set look freshly made.

Repair vs replace: how to decide

Use this simple logic:

Repair if:

• The frame is solid wood (sheesham/seasoned hardwood).
• The problem is foam, fabric, or finish — all renewable.
• You like the sofa's design and size.
• The repair totals well under a new equivalent (often 40-60%).

Replace if:

• The frame is broken or was cheap engineered board.
• The sofa no longer fits your needs (size, style, layout).
• Repair costs approach the price of a new factory-direct sofa.
• You want a warranty and a fresh start.

The honest test: if the frame is good, repair is almost always the better value. If the frame is gone, even excellent fabric work is money wasted.

City-wise sofa repair availability

• Karachi & Lahore: The most repair and upholstery workshops, the widest fabric selection, and competitive rates. Easy to find quality poshish work.
• Islamabad / Rawalpindi: Good availability, often slightly higher labour rates.
• Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala: Active local upholstery trade; confirm the workshop's reputation and the foam density they'll use.

Wherever you are, insist on knowing the foam density being installed — re-foaming with cheap foam just repeats the original problem.

How to get the most from a sofa repair

1. Diagnose honestly. Is it foam, fabric, frame, or all three? Pay only for what's needed.
2. Upgrade the foam. If the old foam sagged, fit higher density this time.
3. Choose durable fabric. Re-poshish is the moment to pick a better, longer-lasting fabric.
4. Check the frame first. A frame inspection before any work prevents wasting money on a dying frame.
5. Get the timeline in writing. Confirm how many days you'll be without the sofa.

Signs your sofa needs repair

Catching problems early keeps repair costs down. Watch for:

• Sagging seats that don't spring back — foam is failing.
• Squeaking or wobbling — a frame joint is loosening.
• Visible foam through worn fabric — time for re-upholstery.
• Stains or fading that cleaning won't fix — a re-poshish opportunity.
• A seat that feels "bottomed out" — the webbing or springs underneath have gone.
• Dull, scratched wood on a wooden set — polish and finish restoration.

Addressing a loosening joint early (PKR 2,000) is far cheaper than waiting until the frame fails entirely.

Choosing fabric for re-upholstery

The poshish is your chance to upgrade. When choosing new fabric:

• Pick for durability if the sofa sees heavy daily use — a tightly-woven, hard-wearing fabric.
• Consider washable or stain-resistant weaves for homes with kids.
• Match the room — a premium velvet or chenille for a formal drawing room, a practical weave for a family lounge.
• Account for fabric grade in the price — better fabric raises the per-seat cost but lasts longer and looks better.

Re-upholstering is also a chance to change the sofa's colour and character entirely, modernising an older set without replacing it.

DIY sofa care that delays repair

Good habits stretch the time between repairs:

• Vacuum weekly to stop grit wearing the fabric from inside.
• Rotate and flip cushions so wear spreads evenly.
• Blot spills immediately rather than letting them set.
• Keep sofas out of direct sun to prevent fading and foam breakdown.
• Don't sit on arms or backs, which loosens joints over time.

None of this replaces eventual re-foaming, but it pushes that day further out.

A real buyer scenario

A family in Karachi has a 7-year-old solid sheesham 5-seater. The cushions sag and the fabric is stained, but the frame is rock solid. Instead of spending PKR 150,000 on a new set, they re-foam with high-density foam and re-poshish in a durable new fabric for around PKR 40,000. The sofa comes back looking and feeling brand new, on a frame that will last another decade — a fraction of replacement cost. Had the frame been failing board, the maths would have pointed the other way.

Repair, or a fresh factory-direct sofa?

Sometimes repair is clearly right; sometimes a new sofa makes more sense. Custom Sofa Prices gives honest advice either way. If your frame is sound, repair is great value. If it's failing, a new factory-direct sofa — without the 30-40% showroom markup — often costs little more than a major repair, and gives you a fresh, warrantied piece built to your spec.

About Custom Sofa Prices

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