Window board replacement in Exeter
Professional window board replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional window board replacement - damaged internal sill removed, new board cut to fit, properly supported and finished. Clean appearance, ready for painting.
The Finish Your Windows Deserve
Window boards take abuse - condensation, plants, hot radiators underneath. When they're cracked, warped, or water-damaged, the whole window looks tired. A new board transforms the look.
💡 Pro tip: When fitting new windows, that's the perfect time to replace window boards too - often damaged during installation anyway.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Tight fit to wall | Gaps around edges |
| Level and square | Slopes or tips |
| Properly supported | Bows under weight |
| Sealed against draughts | Cold air around window |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old board taken out |
| Measure | New board cut to fit |
| Fit | Board secured and supported |
| Finish | Edges sealed, ready for paint |
📦 You're Left With
- Clean, fresh appearance
- Properly supported board
- Draft-free finish
- Decorator-ready surface
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard window board | 1 hr | £60 |
| Large/complex window | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Board supplied or customer's.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Water damage - Condensation has taken its toll
✅ After new windows - Complete the job
✅ Cracked boards - Fresh start
✅ Before decorating - Fix then paint
Why Choose Us for Window board replacement in Exeter?
Flush, clean fit
No draughts
Ready for painting
Proper support
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove
Old board carefully taken out, window reveal checked.
Step 2: Fit
New board cut to size, supported properly, positioned level.
Step 3: Finish
Edges sealed, ready for your decorator.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting it yourself? Here's what's involved:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Saw (circular or jigsaw)
- Spirit level
- Measuring tape
- Caulk gun
- Expanding foam (for support)
📐 Getting the fit right
- Measure window reveal precisely
- Allow for end projections
- Cut board to size
- Check fit before fixing
- Support with foam or battens
- Check level
- Seal edges with caulk
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wrong depth measurement
- Not supporting underneath
- Board not level
- Gaps at ends
💡 Pro trick: Window boards usually project past the wall each side. Measure how much the existing one overhangs and match it - typically 15-25mm each end.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📏 Support matters - window boards often span a gap. They need proper support underneath or they'll bow when you put things on them. Expanding foam or timber battens work.
Material choices:
- Softwood (traditional)
- MDF (budget, paints well)
- Primed MDF (ready to paint)
- Laminated (no painting)
When to replace:
- Water damage
- Cracks or splits
- Warped surface
- After new window fitting
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a window board and window sill?
Window board is the internal ledge (inside your room). Window sill is the external ledge (outside, facing weather). Different materials and concerns for each.
Why do window boards need replacing?
Condensation damage from windows, water damage, cracks from settling, or simply worn/dated appearance. Often damaged when new windows are fitted.
What material options are there?
Timber (traditional), MDF (cost-effective, paints well), laminated boards (no painting needed), or stone/marble effect. We fit whatever suits your windows.
Will it match my other window boards?
We can match profile and material. If doing one, consider whether others need doing too for consistency.
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