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Welcome to The Leather Academy – your successful leather restoration business journey starts here.
We offer one-to-one and small group courses for those who want to start a successful leather cleaning and repair business.
Equip yourself with everything you need to succeed in the leather restoration industry; whether you’re starting your first business from scratch, or you’re looking to expand an existing cleaning or restoration business, our courses are tailored to help you hit the ground running.
To this day, we still run our own successful leather furniture restoration business, which means we have the real-world skills and knowledge to help you become profitable, fast.
Call us now on 0800 211 8059 or book your free discovery call.
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2-day leather cleaning and repair course
£490
Learn how to identify leather and understand the common isssues and damage and how to carry out repairs. We’ll cover colour theory and matching, leather cleaning and preparation, and how to repair scratches, cuts and tears and patch holes. The 2nd day is spent on live jobs with our technician.
4-day leather cleaning and repair course
£790
Our 4 day course advances to learning stitching repairs, sewing, and the different stitching applications on leather furniture. Our 4 day course gives you extra invaluable time working on projects alongside our technician in customer homes, meaning you leave the course full of confidence.
5-day bespoke business builder (customised to you)
£990
Our 5 day course includes everything covered in the 4 day course with an extra day dedicated to setting up your business and building a brand. Benefit from our in-house web design and marketing specialist and build a website & online presence that sets you apart from your competition.
The business of restoring leather
Leather repair is a profitable business.
Rather than replacing their leather furniture, people are increasingly turning to companies that can clean and repair their furnishings.
With low start-up costs and high-profit margins, leather cleaning and repair services are in high demand across the UK. Whether you want a lucrative extra side income or you’re looking to launch a full-time specialist leather furniture restoration business, there has never been a better time to do so.
Who this training is for:
- Aspiring business owners looking to start a trade business.
- Beginners with no experience.
- Car valeters, detailers, upholsterers and furniture restorers.
- Cleaners and carpet and upholstery cleaners looking to add leather repair services.
No prior experience is necessary.
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Build your leather repair & restoration business with The Leather Academy – backed by proven industry success
What sets us apart is our extensive experience in the leather cleaning and repair industry.
You’ll learn the most effective leather restoration techniques and get help building your website and online presence – backed by ongoing mentoring.
With The Leather Academy, you’re not just enrolling in a one-off course; you’re gaining access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from starting a successful leather restoration business from scratch.
Call us now on 0800 211 8059 or book your free discovery call.
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Why cleaning & repairing leather furniture is a great business
- High job values: £150–£1500+
- Low startup costs: under £1k
- Strong demand & search volumes
- Profit margins: 80–90%
- Can be run part-time or full-time
- No premises or expensive equipment needed
Real Job Experience Built In
Our courses include hands-on practice on real jobs, not just demos. You’ll work on genuine repair jobs during training so you leave confident and capable.
We Launch Your Business With You
We don’t just teach you and send you on your way. We provide ongoing support & can help you set up your website & marketing systems.
No Franchise. No Royalties. No Limits.
We don’t offer a dated franchise model. We give you the online presence, training, tools and support – but it’s your business, your way.
Small Groups, Personal Mentoring
We keep class sizes very small and include 1-to-1 mentoring so you’re supported every step of the way as you grow into a successful business.
Examples of leather restoration carried out by Leather Academy members
Start Your Journey With Us Today
Whether you’re already running a trade business and you’d like to add leather restoration to your services, or you’re exploring starting your own business for the first time, we’d love to help.
Call us today on 0800 211 8059 or book your free discovery call.
book a free discovery call