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Service details

Joinery / Interior Finishing

Installation of decorative coving (also known as ceiling moulding or cornice) between the wall and ceiling. Common materials include polystyrene, polyurethane, plaster, or wood. Coving enhances the visual appeal of a room, conceals surface cracks, and adds a clean transition between surfaces.

Pricing details

from £18 / per linear metre

depends on material type, height, and complexity of corners

What's included

  • Surface cleaning and minor preparation • Accurate mitre cutting and joint fitting • Fixing coving with adhesive or plaster depending on material • Filling joints and edges with decorator’s caulk or filler • Final smooth sanding of joints

What's not included

  • Painting of the coving • Repair of damaged ceilings or walls • Access over 2.5m height (scaffolding charged separately) • Removal of existing coving (can be quoted additionally)
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