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Receiving upholstery work: a project handover checklist
Compare delivered work with the approved scope, keep useful before-and-after records and document adjustments clearly.
Tapiceros del Mundo · 4 min read · Updated
Handover compares the result with the agreement. Keep the approved estimate, material reference, initial photos and authorized changes available. Where a criterion was never agreed, record a clarification point rather than inventing a requirement after completion.
Check each piece against its scope
- Identify the piece and agreed intervention: cover, filling, suspension, structure or installation.
- Compare the approved material reference, color, seams and specified finishes using retained samples or records.
- Check fit and comfort against the agreed outcome and ask the professional to explain limitations.
- Request material care directions and clarify how a later issue should be reported.
Photograph a useful comparison
Photograph the whole piece from positions similar to the initial views, adding close-ups of points needing review. Keep originals and clear identifiers. Do not alter color or texture to make the result appear different. Photos support documentation but do not replace an in-person assessment.
Make an open item actionable
- Identify the piece and exact location of the observation.
- State the agreed outcome and current observation without asserting an unconfirmed cause.
- Attach identified photos and describe the explanation or assessment needed.
- Record the next step, responsible person and agreed review date.
Frequently asked questions
Is every visual difference a defect?
Compare it with the approved sample and scope. Request an assessment of the specific point before attributing cause or responsibility.
What should I keep after delivery?
The estimate and approved changes, material references, original photos, care instructions and any open-item record.
Prepared by Tapiceros del Mundo with AI-assisted research and editorial synthesis. Supplier specifications remain specific to each product; this guide does not report a product test.
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