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The West Dorset Magazine, March 25, 2022
Trades & Services HOME IMPROVEMENT
Ask a tradesperson... with Mike Oaten of Beaminster Upholstery Furniture Repair
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UPHOLSTERY
GARDEN SERVICES
BEAMINSTER UPHOLSTERY AND FURNITURE REPAIR Please ring Mike for a quote 07470 007588 or email beaminster upholstery@gmail.com
A & S GARDEN SERVICES Reliable and friendly Phone Steven for a quote on 07551 773673.
Name Beaminster Upholstery Furniture Repair Where do you live? Beaminster Where is your business based? Beaminster and the surrounding area What area do you cover? All over Dorset, Somerset and Devon Contact details Mike Oaten 07470 007588 What do you do? Upholsterer and Furniture Repairs Why did you decide to become an upholsterer? I started my apprenticeship at 18 at Relyon Beds. It’s all I’ve ever done and I love it. What does a typical day look like? Visiting customers and doing the work! What do you love about your job? The transformation of the furniture What do you like least about your job? The travelling! Good earning potential? Yes, if people want the job done after quotation Do you have any advice to youngsters who want to enter your trade? Try and find an
apprenticeship If you had your time again, would you do anything differently? I would have started my own company earlier than I have. I have worked for a furniture repair company for the last 18 years but started upholstering more than 35 years ago. What do you offer customers? Excellent service and quality and we are definitely value for money Is there anything you would like our readers to know about your business? I’ve been trading since 2021 and am so excited about the future of Beaminster Upholstery.
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