Can You Sew & Fix Furniture? Then Own This Biz

Confidential Upholstery & Furniture Repair Waikato
Ideal for a hands on tradie/maker with furniture and sewing skills (or related trade experience). This long established Waikato upholstery and furniture repair workshop + storefront has built strong repeat and referral led demand across residential, commercial and restoration work.

With very few direct competitors and an ongoing shortage of skilled upholsterers in NZ, this business offers a stable base with clear upside for the next owner. Currently operated by a husband and wife team covering the workshop and front of house (sales, fabric selection, quoting, and restoration work).

Key features
• Turnkey workshop operation tools + stock included (foam, fabric, frames, etc.)
• Loyal customers + consistent referrals from other trades
• Simple, hands on model in a Waikato lifestyle location
• Premises available to lease to the purchaser (details on enquiry)
• Structured handover/training for the right buyer



Financial snapshot (3 yr avg)
• Sales: $407,000 (historical peak > $600k capacity/owner hours driven)
• Profit to 1x working owner: $82,000
• Asking price: $195,000



Growth upside
Increase capacity (staff/contractors), lift marketing, add complementary services, and extend regional reach.

Ideal buyer
• Skilled upholsterer/furniture repairer, cabinet/furniture maker, auto/marine trimmer, soft furnishings maker
• A practical couple/family wanting a craft based business with growth runway.



Next steps (confidential)
Enquire to receive the info pack. Some details of the business for sale are confidential and can only be disclosed upon completion of a Confidentiality Agreement.

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Contact: Sunil Patil, 021 814 424, sunil.patil@linkbusiness.co.nz

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