Skirting board fitting in Exeter
Professional skirting board fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£15-25/m
Typical Duration
Per metre
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional skirting board fitting - new skirting installed level around your rooms with clean mitre joints at corners. Ready for painting, proper finish.
The Finish Your Room Needs
Skirting isn't just decorative - it protects walls from kicks, vacuums, and furniture. But badly fitted skirting with gappy corners spoils the whole room. Proper fitting makes the difference.
🏠 Details matter. Clean corners and level lines make a room look finished. Gaps and wobbles make it look amateur.
Proper Fitting vs Bodge Job
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Poor Installation |
|---|---|
| Level throughout | Follows uneven floor |
| Tight mitre joints | Gaps at corners |
| Solid to wall | Pulls away |
| Ready to paint | Needs more work |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Prep | Old skirting removed if needed |
| Mark | Level line established |
| Cut | Lengths and mitres cut |
| Fix | Secured to wall |
| Finish | Filled, caulked, paint-ready |
📦 Profile Options
- Ogee (traditional curved)
- Torus (rounded top)
- Chamfered (angled)
- Square edge (modern)
- Period profiles
Pricing Guide
| Room Size | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Per metre of skirting | £15-25/m |
Price varies with profile complexity. Typical room (12-15m perimeter) = £180-£375. Removal of old skirting included.
Perfect For...
✅ New builds - Finishing touches
✅ Renovations - Replacing damaged skirting
✅ Period properties - Matching profiles
✅ After flooring - New skirting to suit
Why Choose Us for Skirting board fitting in Exeter?
Level throughout room
Clean corner joints
Ready for painting
Professional finish
What to Expect
Step 1: Prepare
Old skirting removed if needed, walls checked, level line marked.
Step 2: Fit
Skirting cut to length, corners mitred, fixed to walls.
Step 3: Finish
Joints and gaps filled, caulked along top edge, ready for painting.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Mitre saw or box
- Coping saw (for internal corners)
- Nail gun or drill
- Caulk gun and filler
- Spirit level
📐 Key steps
- Remove old skirting carefully
- Check walls for straightness
- Mark level line around room
- Cut external corners as mitres
- Cope internal corners (better than mitre)
- Fix to wall at regular intervals
- Fill nail holes and gaps
- Caulk along top edge
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Mitring internal corners (opens up)
- Following uneven floors
- Not leaving expansion gaps
- Painting before caulk/filler dries
💡 Pro trick: Cope internal corners - cut a mitre, then use a coping saw to cut along the profile line. The coped piece fits over the square-cut piece. Stays tight even as timber moves.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📐 Level beats flush - if your floor is uneven, the skirting should still be level. Use a small gap at the bottom (filled with caulk) rather than following a sloping floor.
Buying skirting:
- Measure room perimeter
- Add 15% for waste
- Match existing profile
- MDF or softwood choice
After fitting:
- Let filler dry completely
- Prime bare wood/MDF
- Two coats of paint
- Touch up after settling
Frequently Asked Questions
What height skirting should I choose?
Traditional period homes suit taller skirting (150-200mm). Modern homes often use 95-120mm. Very tall skirting makes a statement but costs more per metre. We can advise based on your room.
Should skirting match my door architrave?
Ideally yes - the profile should complement each other. Matching is traditional but mixing can work if done deliberately. We can source matching profiles.
How do you handle corners that aren't 90 degrees?
Most corners aren't exactly 90°. We use a sliding bevel to find the actual angle and cut mitres accordingly. This is where proper tools and experience matter.
Do I need to buy the skirting first?
You can, or we can supply. If buying yourself, measure room perimeter and add 15% for waste. We need the profile name to match or advise.
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