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Install kitchen cornice and doors alignment

£90

The service was excellent 👍

Bathroom cornice installation

£50

Steve was professional communicative and a great restorer . The transformation is fantastic and he goes above and beyond in all areas I would not hesitate to work with him again.

Hallway bedroom and living room floor to cornice painting no ceilings

£1,500

Completed the jobs as needed. Cleaned up after he was finished as well.

Wallpaper, cornice etc

£150

Very efficient and friendly. Also checked with us during the job to make sure the finer details were discussed and agreed! Very happy and would highly recommend!

Cornice fitting

£200

Brilliant job - thanks!

Fix cornice that has fallen off wall

£100

What's the average cost of a cornice repair expert

£112 - £200

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£112

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£175

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£200

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Cornices add elegance and character to any home, but over time, they can crack, chip, or deteriorate due to moisture, settling, or accidental damage. While DIY fixes may seem tempting, they often lead to uneven finishes or further damage. That’s where hiring a professional comes in.

A skilled handyman ensures that repairs blend seamlessly with your existing decor, using the right materials and techniques. They have the expertise to restore period features or match intricate designs, preserving the aesthetic appeal of your space. Plus, they save you time and effort while reducing the risk of costly mistakes.

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Top Cornice Repair related questions

In the UK, cornice repair typically costs between £100 and £350, depending on the size of the damaged area, the material (plaster, polystyrene, or gypsum), and the intricacy of the design.

Average Cost Ranges

  • Minor repairs (small cracks or chips): £100–£150

  • Medium repairs (section replacement or recasting): £150–£250

  • Extensive repair or reproduction of ornate cornices: £250–£350+

  • Full room restoration: £400–£1,000+

Factors Affecting Cost

  • Material: Traditional plaster is more expensive than polystyrene

  • Ornate detailing: More time-consuming to match or recast

  • Listed buildings: May require specialist heritage plasterers

  • Access: High ceilings or awkward angles can increase labour time

Who Provides These Services

  • Plasterers and decorative moulding specialists

  • Some handymen for simple polystyrene cornice repairs

  • Heritage specialists for period properties

Hourly rates for plasterers usually range from £25 to £45/hour, but many jobs are priced per section or quoted as a fixed fee.

Simple fixes may take a few hours, while more complex repairs involving casting and drying can take a couple of days.

Yes! Skilled professionals can replicate intricate patterns using moulding techniques to restore original designs.

Most repairs require repainting for a flawless finish. Your Tasker can advise on the best approach.

DIY is possible for minor cracks, but larger repairs require experience to avoid uneven finishes or further damage.

Common causes include moisture, structural movement, impact damage, and general wear over time.

Regular dusting and occasional repainting help maintain their condition. Avoid excess moisture to prevent deterioration.

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What can you expect from a cornice repair expert?

Cornice repair services cover a range of issues, ensuring your decorative mouldings are restored to their original beauty. Here’s what you can expect:

Assessment & Inspection

A professional will examine the condition of your cornices, identifying cracks, gaps, or missing sections. This helps determine whether a repair or full replacement is needed. At this point, they will also determine if additional raw materials are needed. If the damage extends to the ceiling, they will assess whether ceiling repairs are required to ensure a solid foundation for the cornice restoration.

Cleaning & Preparation

Dirt, dust, and loose debris are removed to create a clean surface for repair. If necessary, the surrounding area is prepped to prevent damage to ceilings and walls. Protective coverings may be used to shield nearby surfaces, ensuring a tidy workspace.

Plastering & Patching

Small cracks and chips are repaired using plaster or specialised fillers to restore the cornice’s structure. For larger gaps, sections may be re-cast to match the original design, ensuring a seamless finish. Skilled plastering techniques help maintain the intricate details of ornate mouldings.

Ceiling Repairs & Reinforcement

If the damage extends to the ceiling, necessary repairs will be made to provide a solid foundation. Loose or sagging cornices are re-secured using adhesives, screws, or brackets to prevent future movement and ensure longevity. Reinforcement may include reapplying plaster or reinforcing joints to prevent further structural issues.

Matching & Moulding Replication

If a part of the cornice is missing or severely damaged, professionals create custom moulds to match the original design perfectly. This process ensures the repaired section blends seamlessly with the existing architecture, preserving the overall aesthetic.

Sanding, Painting & Finishing

Once repairs are complete, the area is smoothed and blended into the existing cornice. It’s then primed and painted to match the rest of the room, ensuring a polished look. Professional painters can ensure that the finish complements the surrounding decor and ceiling.

Final Inspection

Before wrapping up, the Tasker will ensure the repair is solid, aligned, and aesthetically consistent with the surrounding decor. They will also check for any imperfections and apply final touch-ups if necessary.

Recent Cornice Repair tasks

Wardrobes, along with cornice fitting.

£200

East Bowling, West Yorkshire

14th Mar 2026

2 triple (double & single) wardrobes to be fitted in bedroom

Fit cornice on top of kitchen and fit skirting under dishwasher

£70

Fortis Green, Greater London

7th Mar 2026

My new kitchen is all fitted. All I have left to do is put the cornice on top of the cupboards and I have a small piece of skirting left to do under the dishwasher. I have a big mitre pull down saw which should be all you need to do the job.

Cut cornice

£500

Bloomsbury, Greater London

5th Mar 2026

We have x6 rooms where we need the cornice cut 30cm on each side of room to allow for curtain track to sit in

Painting and fixing cornice in hallway and lounge ceiling

£450

Whitleigh, Devon

27th Feb 2026

We have just finished plastering and now require a plain white coat of paint on the ceiling and some of the white cornice beading attaching to the edges.

Help clearing small room and fitting cornices

£75

Kennington, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

Just a few boxes, bits of carpet etc PLUS help to fit Cornice bars to ceiling ... no more than 3 hours

Plaster Cornice installation

£3,000

Richmond, Greater London, TW10

12th Jan 2026

Install “dentil” cornice especially (LED uplighting provision). Many mitres. Must be a specialist to ensure perfect mitres / joins.

Decorative plaster cornice installation

£300

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

14th Dec 2025

Require plaster cornice installed in bathroom and in rare extention. 11 mtrs in bathroom and 7 mtrs in rare extension.

Bathtub panel change, cornice change on top of kitchen units

£100

North Finchley, Greater London, N12

29th Nov 2025

My builders did a really bad job fitting my kitchen and bathroom and need some correction. At the moment I need the cornice change on top of the kitchen units and also the bathtub panel.

Cornice/coving installation

£150

Harlesden, Greater London, NW10

22nd Nov 2025

Finish installing ceiling cornicing. This job requires someone experienced due to the style of cornicing.

Panelling to hallway, install new door, skirting and kitchen cornice

£700

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

12th Nov 2025

Recently had some building work done and builder has disappeared Need to install cornice to new kitchen New internal door to be installed Small sections of skirting Panelling to hallway Materials are already onsite Would recommend coming to take a look onsite in Brentwood

Repair to cornice

£500

Commercial Square, West Sussex

9th Nov 2025

We would like a patch up a cornice on the house, paint of all cornice’s and gutter clearing.

Cornice refurb

£500

Poynders Parade, Greater London

2nd Nov 2025

Cornice refurb/sanding A lot has been infilled and needs industrial sanders/ sculpting and cleaning.

To install cornice and coble

£3,000

West Ealing, Greater London, W13

1st Nov 2025

Will provide you details for 8 rooms, entrance hallway, first floor hallway

Re-attach a mitre (2 x 5" cornice pieces) round a boxed hot pipe.

£100

Queen's Park, Essex, CM12

29th Oct 2025

2 pieces of a mitre have detached from the ceiling and need to be re-attached and made good. see the pictures. If the pieces cannot be used there is some spare gyproc that can be used. Each piece is approx 5".

Infill above kitchen cupboards with cornice

£275

Bowes Park, Greater London

29th Oct 2025

Create a timber infill and fit above the cupboards to hide ducting. Finish with a matching cornice (existing is soft/polystrene material). Make good, seal, paint nicely. Supply all materials except paint. Images show current gap and a mock up of what I need.

Fix cornice joints

£300

Harlesden, Greater London, NW10

2nd Oct 2025

I recently had new cornices installed in a room and the person who did it, didn't do a good job as they made the corners round and this was not what I was looking for, I want the corners to be a sharp mitre. There is also one section that is not complete, also shown in photos.

Cornice a living room

£30

South Ruislip, Greater London

12th Sep 2025

Cut and stick cornicing to the walls in a small living room.

Coving/cornice install

£120

South Norwood, Greater London, SE25

27th Aug 2025

I have some coving that needs to be put up in my living room. Must be able to cut the patterned corners precisely Thanks

Kitchen Cornice

£60

Billesley Common, West Midlands

27th Aug 2025

Finish off the kitchen cornice around a 60cm unit

Hallway bedroom and living room floor to cornice painting no ceilings

£1,500

St Giles, Greater London, WC2H

28th Jul 2025

Bedroom floor to coving including door and wardrobe doors and window frames Hallway floor to cornice to include one side of door Living room floor to ceiling including media wall 1 side of door and window frames Hallway

Steve was professional communicative and a great restorer . The transformation is fantastic and he goes above and beyond in all areas I would not hesitate to work with him again.