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Bespoke Upholstery & Trimming

Specialist automotive interiors, marine and aircraft upholstery, & refined furnishings — crafted with care, finished with restraint, and built to last.

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Welcome to Piper Trimmers

Heritage craftsmanship, delivered with care and precision.

Piper Trimmers is a family business, led by brothers Larry and Royston Piper. We learned the craft from our father, Alan, and built on that foundation through training in both automotive trimming and furniture upholstery. Together with our team, we bring over 100 years of combined experience to every commission.
 
We take a measured approach and we don’t rush the details. From helping you choose materials and finishes to the final fit, our aim is simple: work that feels considered, looks right, and stands up to use over time.
 
If you’d like to talk through a project, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Larry & Royston Piper
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Our Craft

Detail-led upholstery, finished with care.

Every commission is handled with a measured approach, from the first conversation to the final fit. We’ll advise on materials, stitching and finish, then deliver work that feels considered and lasts in real use. It’s the small details that make the difference, and we take the time to get them right.

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OUR PROCESS

A calm, straightforward process.

Clear advice, careful workmanship, and a finish you’ll be proud to showcase.

Step 1 — Enquiry & Consultation

Send us a few details via our contact form and, if helpful, some photos. We’ll ask the right questions, talk through what you’d like to achieve, and advise on the best approach — whether that’s a discreet repair, a partial retrim, or a full interior.

We’ll guide you through suitable materials and finishes, including leather, fabric, vinyl, foams and stitching. Once the specification is agreed, we’ll provide a clear quotation and an estimated timescale, so you know exactly what to expect.

We’ll book your slot and confirm what we need from you ahead of time. Depending on the work, that may include bringing the vehicle in, dropping off seats or panels, or arranging access to the item being trimmed.
Work is completed with a measured approach and close attention to detail. We focus on clean lines, correct tension, accurate stitching, and a finish that suits the vehicle, interior or item. Where fitting is required, everything is checked so it sits as it should.

Our Services

Specialist & bespoke upholstery

Automotive interiors, motorcycle seats, marine and aircraft upholstery, and refined furnishings — tailored to your brief and finished with care.
Automotive

Bespoke interiors for classic and modern vehicles. From materials to stitching, every element is finished with precision.

Motorcyle

Motorcycle upholstery tailored for comfort and control. Materials, stitching and shaping chosen to suit your bike and how you ride.

Marine & Aircraft

Upholstery made for demanding environments. Durable materials, clean detailing, and a refined finish that holds up.

Furnishings

Re-upholstery and bespoke pieces for home and commercial spaces. Traditional methods, quality materials, and a result that elevates the room.

"High quality workmanship. Great attention to detail. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Great customer service. Friendly team."

Mr I. Mayhill

Why Choose Us

A measured approach, and an exacting finish.

You’re trusting us with something you value. We take a calm, measured approach, with meticulous workmanship from materials and stitching through to fit and finish.

Heritage skill

Traditional trimming knowledge, built over decades and passed down through the family.

Materials & finish

Quality leathers, fabrics and foams, selected to suit the brief and the environment.

Careful workmanship

Clean lines, correct tension, and consistent stitching, checked before anything leaves the workshop.

Personal service

Clear advice, sensible timescales, and communication that’s professional and easy.

Client Reviews

Workmanship that speaks for itself.

A few words from clients who value our careful workmanship and clear communication.

G. Fry
★★★★★
Facebook Review
Congratulations to the Piper family for their extraordinary effort in the opening of their Saturday morning Car and Coffee Extravaganza. The impressive new coffee shop was very efficiently run and the food delighted the taste buds. Blessed with sunshine, the huge car park was soon filled with an amazing array of cars to enthusiastically impress any petrol head, also the associated businesses around the perimeter were open for display. Looking forward to the next regular event…
G. Hughes
★★★★★
Facebook Review
Larry and his team are professional, producing excellent work. Great customer service and really understanding of our needs. We have other projects that we’ll need their help with and look forward to seeing the results. Thank you.
J. Heath
★★★★★
Google Review
I approached these Gentlemen for an opportunity for my Dad who has Parkinsons to have an experience in a rare car whilst he still has his faculties. Larry and Royston could not have been more friendly and accessible and they made his dream come true in what I see as a very rare experience. I haven't seen my Dad smile like this for a long time. Thank you to them both and I can also say that I was also very impressed with the condition and fabrication of said vehicle. It is obvious they take pride in their work
G. Mackett
★★★★★
Google Review
Pipers have reupholstered three, old but very dear to us, family chairs. The work was of the highest order, and I can offer nothing other than grateful praise for the level of workmanship and quality. I attach some photos so the before and after can be seen. We are most grateful for the professional service we have received.
M. Seymour
★★★★★
Google Review
Larry and his team re-upholstered the complete interior of my 1961 Maserati following a fire. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is second to none and I could not be happier with the result. While the car was with Piper's I took the opportunity to take advantage of the mechanical services available on site where an unusual and complicated issue was thought through and resolved professionally. An excellent company that I will use again.
M. Seymour
★★★★★
Google Review
Larry and his team re-upholstered the complete interior of my 1961 Maserati following a fire. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is second to none and I could not be happier with the result. While the car was with Piper's I took the opportunity to take advantage of the mechanical services available on site where an unusual and complicated issue was thought through and resolved professionally. An excellent company that I will use again.
Kim. B
★★★★★
Google Review
We booked in with Piper Trimmers after having realised the car we had recently purchased had a hole in the rear seat which looked like a cigarette burn. Piper Trimmers have done an amazing repair job you would never know there had been any work done, awesome job thank you. Not only did they do a great job, they were really accomodating when I turned up on the wrong day a week too early and still got the job done for me. So I would highly recommend Piper Trimmers for anyone wanting a high quality upholstery repair and great customer service. Many thanks.
M. Strømmen
★★★★★
Google Review
I have been a customer of Piper Trimmers for trimming of my DB6 Vantage 1968. WOW, the service, craftmanship in details for the complete works have been fabouluse. It is not possible to be better in the historics from the sixties. A very happy customer!!

Recent Work

A selection of recent commissions.

A few examples of our automotive interiors and bespoke trimming. Each project is tailored to the brief, with careful planning,  workmanship and a beautiful finish.

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Bitter Chocolate Leather Retrim.

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Fawn Leather Alfa Seat Retrim

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Hunter Leather Bentley Seat Retrim

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1925 Sunbeam Interior Finish

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Mercedes 280SE Full Retrim

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Mohair Roof, Bristol 405 (1957)

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JOURNAL

Stories from the Workshop

Recent projects, case studies, workshop updates and events, plus practical tips on materials, care and restoration.

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READY TO DISCUSS A PROJECT?

Let’s talk through your upholstery requirements.

Tell us what you’d like to achieve and we’ll advise on materials, finish and timescales. You’ll deal directly with an experienced team, with careful workmanship from first stitch to final fit.

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