What shapes the scope.
The number of components, access for dismantling, panel geometry and the condition beneath the upholstery all affect the work. A large flat cushion and a sculpted dashboard may require very different approaches even when their surface areas are similar.
Material and finish.
The chosen leather or alternative material, colour availability, embroidery, piping and stitch pattern contribute to the specification. Match expectations to physical samples. Your estimate identifies the agreed components and finish so you can see what the proposed work includes.
What to send.
Include the make, model and year of a car, or vessel type and the approximate size of the upholstery pieces. Add overview photos, close-ups of damage, your preferred colour and the elements you want to keep. A desired date helps the conversation but is not a booking.
What happens after the first assessment.
Photographs help establish direction. Final scope and price may require an inspection and material confirmation. Work begins under the arrangements agreed directly with the atelier; submitting the brief is not a purchase or a binding booking.
Compare proposals with the same scope
When comparing upholstery estimates, check that they cover the same components and the same finish. One proposal may include doors, headrests and dismantling while another covers seat upholstery only. Material selection, treatment of existing padding, seam pattern and fitting should be clear. Ask which findings could change the scope after inspection and how those changes will be agreed. A written component list is more useful than a single headline price without detail.