How much does it cost to fit skirting boards?
Skirting is priced by the running length around the room. Enter the total length below for a supply-and-fit estimate.
What skirting fitting involves
- 1Measure the perimeter
Add the wall lengths around each room, less door openings — that's your running metres.
- 2Cut and fix
Skirting is mitred at corners, scribed to the floor and fixed to the wall, then filled at the joints.
- 3Prime and paint
MDF skirting needs priming and painting — often quoted separately from the supply and fix.
Skirting is one of those finishing details that quietly signals quality — crisp, filled, freshly painted skirting makes a room look properly finished. It's cheap per metre, but it adds up across a whole house, so measure the full perimeter.
Skirting board costs (indicative)
| Scope | Basis | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| MDF skirting (supply & fit) | per m | £8 – £18/m |
| One room (~16 m) | — | £130 – £290 |
| Whole 3-bed house | ~120 m | £1,000 – £2,200 |
| Hardwood / ornate | premium | top of range+ |
Includes mitred cuts and fixing. Painting is often separate; removing old skirting adds a little.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fit skirting boards?+
MDF skirting supplied and fitted typically costs £8–£18 per metre, so one room (~16 m) is roughly £130–£290 and a whole 3-bed house (~120 m) £1,000–£2,200. Hardwood and ornate profiles cost more.
Should skirting go on before or after flooring?+
It depends on the floor: carpet usually goes in after skirting; some hard floors (with an expansion gap) go down first, then skirting over the edge. Plan the sequence to avoid gaps and rework.
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Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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