Coving Restoration

Cracked plaster coving repair in Victorian London home

 

Coving Restoration & Repair Specialists in London

 

Is your plaster coving cracked, water-stained, or buried under layers of old paint?
At Cornice Cleaning Ltd, we provide expert coving restoration and repair across London.
Our team restores the elegance of your interiors by carefully repairing or replicating decorative coving using traditional plastering methods.

 

Our Coving Restoration Service

 

1. Quick Photo Review
Send us clear photos of the damaged coving along with a brief description of the problem.
We’ll reply with a fast, no-obligation initial estimate.

2. On-Site Inspection & Firm Quote
If the estimate fits your budget, we arrange a convenient visit anywhere in London.
We check the coving’s condition and give you a fixed quotation for the full job.

3. Accurate Pattern Replication
Where pieces are missing, we take precise templates of the existing design and create detailed moulds so that every new section of coving matches perfectly.

4. Authentic Materials & Craft
Using traditional lime and gypsum plaster and time-honoured techniques, we recreate the look, texture and strength of your period coving.

5. Careful Fitting & Finishing
Our skilled restorers install the new pieces with seamless joints.
Once painted, the repaired sections blend invisibly with the original coving.

6. Clean-Up & Care Advice
When the work is complete, we leave your room spotless and provide tips for maintaining your restored coving for years to come.


 

Reasons to Restore Your Coving

 

  • Preserve the architectural character of period and listed properties

  • Repair cracks or water damage caused by leaks or building movement

  • Match decorative coving when adding new extensions or refurbished rooms

  • Recreate lost details after structural changes such as chimney removal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coving Restoration

 

How long does coving restoration take?

Small repairs may be completed in a single day. Large or intricate projects that require mould making can take several days.

Can you reproduce any decorative style?

Yes. Whether your coving is Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian or a bespoke design, we can replicate it accurately.

Is coving restoration safe for listed or historic buildings?

Absolutely. We follow best practice guidance from Historic England to protect heritage plasterwork.

How much will it cost?

Pricing depends on the size of the repair and the complexity of the profile.
We start with a photo-based estimate and provide a detailed fixed quote after inspection.


See Our Work

Browse our project gallery for before-and-after photos of recent coving restoration projects and discover the high standard of our craftsmanship.

👉 Call us today on 07956 332144 or 0208 637 5991 for a free consultation.