A practical cornice repair decision starts with the affected item, its condition and the surrounding materials. Repair suitable minor joints or fit an agreed short compatible cornice section, then prepare the accepted area for decoration.
Signs: a finish looks damaged and needs preparation before painting or a stable local hole, dent, crack, patch edge or surface mark is visible. Causes: minor finish movement at a suitable stable surface or a previous patch or coating that needs preparation.
Internal and external corners need compatible joints and a sound adjoining run. Show both sides of the corner in the enquiry. Filling a gap alone may not address a poorly fitted piece, while movement in the surrounding building requires a separate assessment.
A repaired cornice section may need sealing and paint after drying. Local paint can look different from aged surrounding surfaces. List decoration separately so a cornice repair does not silently become a room repaint or promise an invisible colour match.
Repair suitable minor joints or fit an agreed short compatible cornice section, then prepare the accepted area for decoration. Limits: Minor ordinary stable cornice repairs and short matching sections only. No ornate heritage restoration, large loose sections, structural movement diagnosis or hazardous materials.