Business Details
Expert Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services in Canterbury
Westgate Dry Cleaners has been a family-run business in Canterbury, Kent for over 17 years, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver exceptional garment care. With more than 30 years of collective experience, our team specialises in dry cleaning, laundry, alterations, and repairs for clothing and household items. We are renowned for meticulous attention to detail, offering hand-finished garments, same-day services, and expert care for delicate fabrics like silk, leather, and fur.Our commitment to quality control ensures every item is thoroughly inspected before return, while our tailored alterations service caters to both everyday wear and formal attire. Trusted locally as Canterbury's premier dry cleaners, we prioritise reliability, efficiency, and a personal touch in every interaction.
Services
Dry Cleaning
Laundry & Ironing
Alterations & Repairs
Embroidery
Wedding Dress Cleaning
Leather & Suede Cleaning
Duvet & Rug Cleaning
Curtain Cleaning
Shirt Ironing
Tailoring
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in garment care and dry cleaning.
- Our garments undergo hand-finishing and rigorous quality control checks.
- We offer same-day cleaning and alterations services for urgent needs.
- Specialists in delicate fabric care for leather, silk, fur, and wedding gowns.
- Family-run business with a reputation as Canterbury's finest dry cleaners.
Services
Dry Cleaning
We offer comprehensive dry cleaning for suits, shirts, wedding gowns, leather, and delicate fabrics like silk and fur. Our process combines traditional hand-crafted methods with modern techniques to preserve garment integrity. All items are hand-finished and inspected to ensure crisp, high-quality results within 24 hours.
Alterations & Repairs
Our expert tailors handle resizing, hemming, zip replacements, and complex repairs for clothing and household items. Services include adjustments for suits, formal wear, and everyday garments, with competitive pricing and quick turnaround times available at our Canterbury branch.
Wedding Dress Cleaning
Specialist cleaning for wedding gowns involves manual stain removal, hand pressing, and acid-free storage. We prioritise preserving fabric integrity and preventing discoloration, offering optional storage in quality boxes to maintain pristine condition for future generations.
Leather & Suede Cleaning
Our experts use gentle methods to clean and restore leather and suede garments, including colour correction and repair services. Annual cleaning recommendations help maintain material longevity, with treatments tailored to each item's unique requirements.
Laundry & Ironing
We provide laundry washing, drying, ironing, and folding for everyday clothing and household linens. Services include same-day options for bedding, curtains, and duvets, with attention to preserving delicate fabrics and embroidered details.
Questions
What services does Westgate Dry Cleaners offer?
We provide dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, alterations, repairs, embroidery, and specialist care for wedding gowns, leather, and delicate fabrics.
How quickly can I get my items cleaned?
Most items are ready within 24 hours, with same-day services available for urgent requests.
Do you handle delicate fabric cleaning?
Yes, we specialise in silk, fur, and leather care using gentle, effective methods tailored to each material.
Can you alter formal wear or wedding dresses?
Our expert tailors offer resizing, hemming, and complex alterations for formal attire and bridal gowns.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed on Sundays.
