leather sofa starting creaking

[maggie01]

I have a leather sofa which has developed a creaking noise. It is treated with respect. No kids jump on it etc. It is quite a heavy sofa and I think I may have pulled it out from the front underneath and it's caused it to creak.

How do I go about finding someone to look at it. I dont want to buy a new one as this one is still in excellent condition apart from the creak.

[TonyV]

has it got wooden feet - try turning it on its back to see what is loose

[jomifl]

Quite often the joints in the wooden carcase of the sofa become loose because of shrinkage of the wood in a centrally heated environment. Turn it on it's back and see if the feet have become loose, it may just be a matter of tightening the nuts or bolts that hold them on. If internal joints are loose it may be possible to re -glue them with polyurethane wood glue which expands as it sets to give a snug joint.

[tommy-h]

probably just contraction due to central heating.dont fuss maggie.sure too see you out if its goood quality.

[maggie01]

Thanks. I will try and get someone to help me tip it over and check the feet.

It is a good quality sofa, that is probably why it is so heavy.. I tried tipping it the other day but it wouldn't move.

[maggie01]

I had someone look at the sofa today and a piece of wood has cracked at the back on the bottom. He said the piece of wood would probably only cost about £10 but it is the labour that costs. He quoted me £250.
Does this sound reasonable.?

[boxtops]

for a job of that price, I'd get an alternative quote too.