Coving installation in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional coving installation help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£15-25/m
Typical Duration
Per metre
Location
Ottery St Mary
Professional coving installation - ceiling coving fitted level with clean mitre joints at corners. Gaps filled, caulked, and ready for painting. Transforms the ceiling-wall junction from harsh angle to elegant curve.
### The Finishing Detail
Coving is one of those finishing details that makes a room feel complete - **softening the harsh line where wall meets ceiling, adding architectural interest, and hiding any cracking at that junction**. Getting it fitted properly makes all the difference.
> 🏠 **Corners are the test.** Clean mitres that meet properly. That's what separates good coving from bodged coving.
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### Why Coving Matters
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Common Problems | |-------------------|-------------------| | Level lines | Follows wavy ceiling | | Clean corner joints | Open mitre gaps | | No visible gaps | Caulk everywhere | | Ready for painting | Needs more work |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Prep** | Walls and ceiling checked | | **Fit** | Coving positioned level | | **Mitre** | Corners cut clean | | **Fill** | Joints and gaps filled | | **Ready** | For painting |
**📦 Material Options** - Polystyrene (most common) - Plaster (traditional) - Duropolymer (bathroom-safe) - MDF (wooden look)
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### Pricing Guide
| Room | You'll Pay | |------|------------| | Per metre of coving | **£15-25/m** |
*Price depends on coving size and complexity. Typical room (12-15m perimeter) = £180-£375.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Living rooms** - Adds character
✅ **Bedrooms** - Finished feel
✅ **Period properties** - Traditional detail
✅ **New builds** - Softens plain rooms
Why Choose Us for Coving installation in Ottery St Mary?
Clean mitre joints at all corners
Level fitting even on uneven ceilings
Gaps filled and ready for painting
Transforms plain ceiling-wall junctions
What to Expect
### Step 1: Prep Room measured, adhesive surface prepared, corner angles checked. ### Step 2: Fit Coving positioned level, corners mitred cleanly, adhesive set. ### Step 3: Finish All joints filled, gaps caulked, ready for painting in 24 hours.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Paint after 24 hours** - adhesive and filler need time to set before painting. Rushing to paint can crack the filler at joints. **Buying coving:** - Measure room perimeter - Add 15-20% for waste (corners use more) - Match profile throughout house - Check adhesive compatibility **Bathroom coving:** - Use moisture-resistant material - Duropolymer better than polystyrene - Silicone caulk rather than decorator's caulk
Frequently Asked Questions about Coving installation in Ottery St Mary
What's the difference between coving and cornice?
Coving has a simple concave curve. Cornice is more elaborate with decorative mouldings. Both cover the ceiling-wall junction. Coving is cheaper. For most homes, coving does the job nicely.
Can coving be fitted to uneven ceilings?
Yes - within reason. Minor undulations are handled by adjusting adhesive thickness and caulking gaps. Very uneven ceilings may need prep work. Period properties often have wonky ceilings - it's workable.
Should it be fitted before or after painting?
Usually before final painting. The coving needs filling at joints and caulking where it meets ceiling and wall. Then everything gets painted together.
What material is best?
Polystyrene is cheap, light, and easy - fine for most homes. Plaster gives a more solid traditional feel. Duropolymer is a middle ground - durable and paintable.
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