Damaged Skirting Board
Skirting boards that are cracked, dented, warped, or pulling away from the wall.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Impact damage from vacuum cleaners or furniture
- 2Damp causing the timber to swell and warp
- 3Nails or adhesive failing with age
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A carpenter will remove the damaged section, cut a new piece to match, and fix it securely to the wall. The new section is filled, sanded, and primed ready for painting.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £350 – £1,104 | Materials: £218 – £1,010
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How to Prevent This
Leave a small gap between skirting and hard flooring to allow for movement. Fix damp issues before replacing skirting. Use MDF skirting in damp-prone areas.
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A door frame that has twisted or bowed, leaving gaps on one side and rubbing on the other.