Match heritage skirting or modernise?

Match heritage in period homes (Victorian/Edwardian/Georgian) — buyers expect it and modernising a period home reads cheap. Modern profile in genuinely modern interiors or new-build only.

MDF for 2026 painted finish — stable, no knot bleed, cheaper. Softwood only if you specifically want grain visible.

Skirting before or after flooring?

Floor first, then skirting on top — gives 8–12mm tolerance and tucks flooring expansion gap under skirting.

Does Builderr fit skirting and architrave?

Yes — included in all renovation, extension and loft conversion packages.

Quick Answer

How Much Does Skirting and Architrave Cost in London?

London skirting and architrave costs per linear metre (supplied, fitted and painted): MDF chamfered/torus £14–£24, MDF Victorian/ogee 145mm+ £22–£38, softwood Victorian profile £28–£48 and oak heritage-match £55–£110. A typical 4-bedroom Victorian whole-house replacement runs £3,500–£8,500.

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Profiles

Chamfered/pencil-round (modern) — 95–120mm height, clean lines, contemporary kitchens. Torus — rounded top profile, mid-century standard. Ogee — S-curve, Victorian and Edwardian period homes. Tall Victorian/Edwardian — 200–250mm tall ogee or moulded skirting, heritage-correct for period homes; modern reproductions in MDF perform identically to softwood. Pictureline rails — 1.7–1.8m AFFL in Victorian/Edwardian rooms.

Material

MDF (primed) — most common 2026 spec, stable, no knots, perfect paint finish, cheapest. Softwood (knotted pine) — needs filling and sealing or knots bleed through paint. Hardwood (oak, walnut) — for clear-finish heritage projects only. Pre-primed MDF saves a coat on site.

Programme implications

Skirting fits after flooring (so flooring tucks under), architrave fits after doors. Painting in factory or sprayed on site delivers cleanest finish — brush marks unavoidable when on-site brush-painted. Allow 2–3 days for fit + paint of typical 4-bed period home.

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