Sofa spring repair cost guide

With the majority of modern sofas being made using steel springs, it’s not unusual for them to weaken and break over time – especially if the sofa is well-used. If that happens to your sofa, you’ll want to get the springs repaired so you can enjoy optimum comfort on your sofa.

Sofa spring repair cost UK

The average sofa spring repair cost in the UK starts from around £150 +. This will involve your sofa having the support platform refitted, and the springs replaced, giving you years of comfy sitting on your sofa.

For a full spring replacement, you’re looking at a cost of around £450 - £700 for a 2-seater sofa.

Consider using a professional for your repairs unless you have experience. A lot of sofas are produced to last until a replacement is more likely than a repair, making repairs complex and specialist.

Type of sofa springs

There are two main types of springs commonly used in sofas, they’re typically either serpentine or sinuous springs. Both types of springs are pretty straightforward to replace, with a fairly similar repair cost.

Serpentine (coil) springs

Serpentine springs look like coils and can actually come in two variations, cylindrical or cone shaped – both are commonly used for sofas in the UK. Cone shaped springs are often thought of as more versatile as they offer a greater degree of horizontal and vertical movement on the sofa.

Sinuous (zig-zag) springs

You’ll most likely have seen sinuous springs if you’ve ever unfolded a fold-out sofa bed. They are a long strip of wire in a zig-zag formation and tend to be much more hard-wearing that serpentine springs. That said, they are also famous for being less comfortable and causing the dreaded spring creaking sound – especially when used on a metal frame.