Cornice & Pelmet Fitting in Reading
Install My Kitchen carries out cornice & pelmet fitting in Reading and the wider Berkshire area. Work is priced from £75 and confirmed before we begin — so you know exactly what you will pay before any tools come out.
- Cornice & Pelmet Fitting carried out by an experienced kitchen fitter based in Coventry.
- We assess the problem on site and confirm the price before we begin — no surprises.
- From £75 in Reading, with a minimum call-out of £75.
- We carry standard replacement parts, so most jobs need just one visit.
What Cornice & Pelmet Fitting Involves
Cornice runs along the top of wall cabinets and pelmet runs along the bottom, giving kitchen wall units a finished, furniture-grade appearance. We supply and fit cornice and pelmet to match your existing kitchen, mitring internal and external corners precisely for a seamless result.
Common Reasons Customers Book This Service
- Cornice or pelmet never fitted after original installation
- Section of cornice damaged or missing
- Additional wall unit added requiring cornice extension
- Cornice style changed as part of kitchen refresh
Typical time on site: Two to four hours for an average kitchen run.
Pricing for Cornice & Pelmet Fitting in Reading
Our cornice & pelmet fitting service in Reading starts from £75. The final price depends on the scope of work — number of units affected, whether replacement parts are required, and access within the property.
We always confirm the price before any work begins. For straightforward jobs where the scope is clear from the initial description, we will provide a fixed quote when you get in touch. For more complex situations where we need to assess on site first, we will quote a maximum price at the beginning of the visit and will not exceed it without your explicit agreement.
Starting from
£75
Cornice & Pelmet Fitting in Reading
Minimum call-out
£75
Berkshire area
Parts required for the repair are charged at cost plus a small handling margin. We will itemise any parts separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
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Kitchen Repairs in Reading
Reading's housing stock ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the town centre and inner suburbs to 1930s semis across Tilehurst and Whitley, with modern apartment blocks and new-build estates near the station and riverfront. Caversham to the north of the Thames offers a mix of period properties and inter-war detached homes at the premium end of the market.
Reading's Berkshire location means Berkshire pricing applies — see our pricing page for details.
Reading's inner-city Victorian terraces frequently have galley kitchens in rear additions, where maximising unit storage and integrating appliances neatly requires careful survey work and precise fitting. Newer apartment buildings in the town centre may have building management restrictions on delivery times and shared-lift usage that we coordinate in advance.
If pelmet lighting has been planned, we can also fit LED strip lighting behind the pelmet at the same visit, using the pelmet as a light diffuser for an integrated look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — cornice and pelmet are almost always added after the main kitchen installation rather than during it, and fitting them to an existing kitchen is a straightforward job. We will match the profile to your kitchen's existing moulding range or source a close equivalent if the original is discontinued.
Internal and external corners are cut at 45 degree mitre angles using a mitre saw, then glued and pinned in place. Getting the mitre angles right is the key to a seamless result — poorly cut mitres leave visible gaps or overhangs that spoil the finish. We always test fit pieces before final fixing to ensure a perfect joint.
We will attempt to source the original cornice profile from the manufacturer. For older or discontinued ranges, specialist kitchen trim suppliers often hold compatible profiles in similar styles. If an exact match is not available we will show you alternatives before ordering — a close match in the same sheen level and colour will look seamless in most cases.
Cornice is the decorative moulding fixed to the top of wall units, hiding the gap between the cabinet top and the ceiling. Pelmet is the equivalent moulding fixed to the underside of wall units, creating a tidy edge and often concealing under-cabinet lighting. Both serve the same purpose of finishing the cabinet run and are usually fitted in the same material and profile.
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