Skirting board fitting in Dawlish
Looking for professional skirting board fitting help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£15-25/m
Typical Duration
Per metre
Location
Dawlish
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.
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### 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 |
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### 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
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### 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.*
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### 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 Dawlish?
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.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Skirting board fitting in Dawlish
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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