About Me

My History
I am a specialist in Cornice Cleaning, Cornice Repair and Cornice Restoration I have been working with these wonderful mouldings for many years.
I started my cornice apprenticeship in 1984 with E G MILLAR PLASTERING LTD.
It was Mr Millar who first started to clean cornice’s with steam in early 1983, the very first cornice to be cleaned was in Highgate North London, which had great results, so Mr Millar went about promoting cornice cleaning and restoring cornice’s in and around London. read more….
About Us

About Us
We use STEAM ONLY and never use any chemicals. We have been doing so since 1985.
Over the years we have seen time and time again the damage that chemical cleaning can do to fragile cornices that are hundreds of years old, these have to be treated very carefully. read more….
Cornice Repair

Cornice Repair
We are experts in Cornice Repair, much of our work is carried out in old historic buildings, from the small Victorian terraced houses to the very large properties. Typically, the cornices are caked in many years of paint and many cornices have sections or parts missing. Having spent many years in the business of cornices there is nothing that we cannot fix, from cornice repair to cornice restoration to the complete removal of paint. read more….
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Chemical Damage

Chemical Stripper Damage
In May of last year, I was appointed to undertake the cleaning and restoring of the cornice’s at 42 leinster gardens.
The main contractor had already approached one cornice firm to come in to the property to do a test on the cornice using paint stripper, although they had removed all the paint and the distemper, the chemical paint stripper had caused irreversible damage to the cornice, leaving the surface pitted. read more…
Ceiling Roses

Ceiling Rose
We also clean, restore and replace Ceiling Roses.
We believe that if possible the original features should be kept but sometimes this is just not possible. In this case we try and restore the damaged area to keep as much of the original feature as possible.
If the Ceiling Rose is beyond repair we can supply a brand new one of high quality to blend in with the original features.read more…
Repainting Cornice

Repainting
Cornice Repainting Specialists in London Once your cornice has been cleaned and repaired, the next step is a flawless repaint.At Cornice Cleaning Ltd, we specialize in cornice repainting that enhances detail, preserves character, and gives a professional finish. Why Choose Spray Painting for Cornices? Traditional brush painting often leaves thick layers that hide fine plasterwork.Our spray painting method offers: A smooth, refined finish Crisp details with no paint
Frequently Asked Questions
Cornice cleaning is the process of carefully removing layers of paint, dust, and dirt from decorative plaster mouldings, typically found in Victorian and Georgian homes. At Cornice Cleaning Ltd, we use a steam-only method to clean without damaging the original plaster.
The cost of cornice restoration depends on the size of the property, the level of damage, and whether sections need to be repaired or replaced. Free quotes are available after we inspect your cornice.
Yes. Even severely damaged or missing sections of cornices can be repaired. We replicate the original mouldings by hand so that the restored section blends seamlessly with the existing plasterwork.
Chemical paint strippers can cause irreversible damage to historic plaster, leaving it pitted and weakened. That’s why Cornice Cleaning Ltd uses steam only, a safe and proven method since 1983.
Yes. Much of our work involves listed buildings, heritage properties, and period homes. We have restored cornices in Grade II listed houses, Victorian terraces, and even the Charles Dickens Museum in London.
Yes, we clean, repair, and replace Victorian and Georgian ceiling roses. Wherever possible, we restore the original plasterwork. If a ceiling rose is beyond repair, we can supply a new one that matches the period style.
We are based in London and regularly work across North London and East London. For larger restoration projects, we also consider work outside these areas.
The timeline depends on the scale of the project. A single room can take a few days, while full-property restoration may take several weeks. We provide an estimated timeline during your free consultation.
Simply call us on 07956 332144 or 0208 637 5991, or send us your postcode via the Contact Page. We’ll provide a free, no-obligation quote.
Cornice Cleaning & Restoration Video
Watch how we carefully remove built-up paint from period cornices and restore them using traditional methods. If your cornice is damaged, we repair it by taking moulds and recreating it to match the original detail.