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Decorative coving fitted at the wall-ceiling junction — new installation, repair, or replacement. Plaster, foam, and fibrous coving available. Compare up to 3 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople within 24 hours.

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About Coving Installation & Repair

Coving is a concave moulded profile fitted at the junction of the wall and ceiling, providing a clean, decorative transition and hiding any gaps, cracks, or unevenness at the joint. It is a classic feature of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s properties, and is also widely used in modern homes to add a traditional or classic feel.

Coving is available in several materials: traditional run-in-situ plaster (the original), fibrous plaster sections (strong and very detailed), and lightweight expanded polystyrene or polyurethane foam (affordable and easy to install). Matching or replacing existing coving requires care in selecting the right profile and size.

Our network includes tradespeople skilled in coving installation, repair, and matching. Get free quotes from vetted local specialists.

What’s involved

Profile selection — matching existing or choosing a new style
Wall and ceiling preparation — removal of old coving if needed
Mitre cutting at corners for accurate, gap-free joints
Adhesive fixing and pinning where required
Filling and sanding joints for a seamless finish
Painting ready for decoration

Typical costs

Job type
Typical cost
Foam/polyurethane coving (per m)
£8 – £18 supply & fix
Fibrous plaster coving (per m)
£20 – £45 supply & fix
Traditional run-in-situ coving (per m)
£30 – £70
Single room coving install
£150 – £450
Coving repair (per section)
£60 – £200
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Frequently asked questions

What size coving should I choose?
Standard coving ranges from 90mm to 130mm in girth (the measurement across the profile face). Larger rooms and higher ceilings suit larger profiles. Period properties often have coving of 100–120mm.
How do I match existing coving?
If you need to repair or extend existing coving, take a short section to your local architectural plaster supplier or send photos to a specialist. Many period profiles can be matched with fibrous or run-in-situ plaster.
Can I fit coving myself?
Foam or polystyrene coving is one of the more accessible DIY tasks in plastering. However, getting perfect mitres, especially in rooms that are not perfectly square, requires practice. A tradesperson will achieve a neater result, especially in period properties.
Can coving be plastered over?
Yes — coving that has been skimmed over can sometimes be found by tapping. If you want to expose or repair it, the skim coat over the coving can be carefully removed.
Is coving purely decorative?
Coving is primarily decorative and helps mask the wall-ceiling joint. It does not provide structural support. Some coving profiles can also help conceal wiring or provide a channel for lighting.
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