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Boat interiors & fit-out
Upholstery, plumbing, galley and joinery work below decks
Interior work is what turns a serviceable boat into one people want to stay aboard. It covers cushions and headlinings, galley and fridge installs, marine plumbing, heads and holding tanks, water systems and the joinery that ties it together — and it is often booked over winter while the boat is ashore and dry.
Because interior jobs are made to measure, quotes depend on templating on the boat. Expect a visit or detailed measurements before a serious price, and expect fabric, foam and fitting to be listed separately.
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What our team checks in this category
- Trade qualificationNVQ / City & Guilds / equivalent certificate for the trade you list.
- Public liability insuranceCertificate in the trading name, minimum £1m cover, in date.
Documents are re-checked at expiry. How we verify professionals.
How to pick the right quote
- • Templating done on the boat rather than from old cushion sizes
- • Marine-grade, UV and mildew-resistant fabric and foam specified
- • Sanitation work quoted to current holding-tank and discharge rules
- • Realistic winter lead times — good trimmers book out months ahead
Payment is held securely and only released once you confirm the work is complete.
What owners book most
- New cushions, foam replacement and re-covering saloon and berth upholstery
- Headlining renewal and trim repairs
- Galley refits, cooker, sink and fridge installation
- Marine plumbing, heads, holding tanks and water systems
- Fresh water pumps, calorifiers and shower drainage
- Interior joinery, lockers, shelving and cabin sole repair
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Boat interiors & fit-out — FAQ
- How long do new boat cushions take?
- Templating is a short visit; making and fitting is usually a few weeks, and longer over winter when trimmers are busiest. Booking in autumn for a spring launch is the safest approach.
- What fabric should I choose for boat upholstery?
- Marine-specific acrylics and vinyls for exterior and damp areas, with quick-dry reticulated foam for cockpit cushions. Domestic furnishing fabric fails quickly with UV and salt air, whatever it costs.
- Can a plumber work on a boat toilet and holding tank?
- It needs someone familiar with marine sanitation: seacocks, vented loops, tank venting and discharge rules are all specific to boats, and a domestic install is a common source of smells and back-flooding.
Costs & guides
- Boat winterisation: the UK checklist and what it costs
Engine, water systems, batteries and covers — the full winterisation sequence, when to book it, and indicative UK prices.
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