Material Things
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since June 201310
Customer Reviews
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Based on 24 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.94
Reliability
10
Communication
9.91
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Material Things receives high praise for their helpful and knowledgeable staff, quality workmanship and efficient delivery service, particularly highlighting Bob and Keith's professionalism and care. A small number of customers have noted issues with communication and order fulfilment.
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Reviews (484)
10 Reupholstering
Posted 09 July
Reupholstered our old 3 seat sofa and 2 chairs in just one month from initial enquiry. Bob & Keith who collected our furniture (leaving us 2 stock chairs) and returned the "new" ones made it look easy and everyone we dealt with were very helpful. Really pleased with the job and will recommend to anyone considering reupholstering.Verified reviewerJob location: SO5110 Reupholstery and carpet laying
Posted 08 July
Material Things have brought our much loved sofas and chair back to life. The skill of their craftsmen is exceptional and they have made our furniture look and feel like new. Bob and Keith delivered our furniture on time and with great care and are two very helpful, polite and friendly men. The carpet layers also made a wonderful job of fitting our new carpet and underlay. We are thrilled to bits with everything Material Things have done for usVerified reviewerJob location: PO1510 Re-upholstered dining chairs
Posted 26 June
Very pleased with my experience. They came round the next day; explained the process and provided a competitive quote. Picked up chairs a couple of weeks later as arranged, completed the work as scheduled and returned them. They look brilliant.Verified reviewerJob location: SO3110 Big sofa.
Posted 08 June
Bob & Keith were very courteous, considerate and strong in taking away and returning our very big sofa. The refurbishment was of very good quality. Thanks very much gentlemen.Verified reviewerJob location: SO5110 Re-upholstered sofas
Posted 26 May
Quoted reasonable price for 2x large sofas and footstool with a 2 week turnaround plus lending us a small sofa. When Bob and Keith (friendly and professional) came to collect they couldn't get them out of the house, but they said it would be sorted. Phone call next day advising the sofas could be sawn in half and removed, re-upholstered and returned by agreed date, which in the end was a week turnaround. They were brought back, bolted together and zipped on the underside. Same price originally quoted. Absoluty brilliant service. Went out of their way to assist. Would definitely recommend 😃Verified reviewerJob location: PO710 supply of 2 new sofas
Posted 20 May
Excellent service from start to finish. Stuart was very knowledgeable in the showroom and helpful in the choice. The delivery team were very careful and friendly. Overall a good experience and will definitely use in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: PO7
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Beverley & Malcolm Gingell
Ltd Company
12 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 339049346
Material Things is a family run business with over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of beautiful hand-made suites and occasional furniture. Offering a range of services designed to provide you and your home with an expert touch and stunning look, they are the best in the business when it comes to everything from gorgeous handmade curtains and crafted blinds through to entire interior design consultation. The Fellowship of The Association of Master Upholsterers awarded to Malcolm Gingell who has been acknowledged of his outstanding services to the Ancient Craft of Upholstery and to the Association.
Their large showroom in Farlington, Portsmouth contains the highest quality major brands of sofas, chairs, carpets, curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings which will brighten any room in your home. They stock a wide variety of high-quality furniture brands including Parker Knoll, G Plan, & Stressless, in addition to their own Bowes & Hill brand.
They also have carpets available from Westex, Victoria and Ulster. In fact, everything you need to make a perfect home is all under one roof. Also accommodating the biggest selection of fabrics and leathers in the south, they ensure you are spoilt for choice.
Material Things are renowned for their quality, style, and attention to detail, which is why their customers love them. They ‘go beyond what is expected’, offer ‘excellent advice’ and are always ‘highly recommended’. They pride us on being ‘The Finest Furniture Showroom in the South’ and always aim to exceed customer expectations and provide beautiful furniture and a friendly service that customers won’t forget.
Services they offer are:
- Re-Upholstery
- Blinds
- Awnings
- Shutters
- Handmade Sofas
- Parker Knoll
- G Plan
- Stressless
- Re-upholstery
- Curtains
- Carpets
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