Skirting boards have to be removed before replacing a floor, painting walls, or running cables. It sounds easy — but careless removal leads to chipped plaster, torn plasterboard, and marks on the floor. We remove skirting boards all over Warsaw — fast, tidy, and without harming the walls or flooring.
Removal cost
Skirting board removal in Warsaw costs 15 to 25 zł per linear metre, and fitting new skirting runs 30 to 45 zł/lm. The current rates are in the table below. The cost is based on the perimeter length, the fixing method, and the skirting material. Removal is often ordered together with a new floor — that comes out cheaper.
| Service | min | max |
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Floor panel removal
Book this service → | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
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Floor panel installation
Book this service → | 70 zł/m² | 90 zł/m² |
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Floor panel replacement
Book this service → | 70 zł/m² | 100 zł/m² |
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Vinyl panel installation
Book this service → | 80 zł/m² | 120 zł/m² |
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Baseboard installation
Book this service → | 30 zł/mb | 45 zł/mb |
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Baseboard removal
Book this service → | 15 zł/mb | 25 zł/mb |
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Old flooring removal
Book this service → | 12 zł/m² | 20 zł/m² |
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Carpet installation
Book this service → | 35 zł/m² | 60 zł/m² |
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PVC flooring installation
Book this service → | 45 zł/m² | 75 zł/m² |
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Glue-down flooring installation
Book this service → | 45 zł/m² | 75 zł/m² |
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Parquet sanding
Book this service → | 70 zł/m² | 110 zł/m² |
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Parquet varnishing
Book this service → | 45 zł/m² | 75 zł/m² |
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Parquet oiling
Book this service → | 55 zł/m² | 90 zł/m² |
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Parquet gap filling
Book this service → | 25 zł/m² | 45 zł/m² |
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Floor threshold installation
Book this service → | 180 zł | 300 zł |
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Door trimming after floor installation
Book this service → | 120 zł | 250 zł |
How the removal works
- We check how the skirting is fixed: plugs, adhesive, nails, or clips.
- PVC on clips — taken off by hand starting from one end.
- MDF/wood on plugs — gently eased off with a putty knife, then the plugs are removed.
- Glued — separated with a thin blade, then the adhesive residue is cleaned away.
- The wall is checked: any chipped areas are filled.
- The old skirting is gathered up and removed from site.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the skirting off by force — it takes plaster or plasterboard with it.
- Prying with a crowbar and no pad — leaves dents in the wall.
- Skipping removal before painting — a bare strip shows afterwards.
- Discarding skirting that could still be reused.
What to prepare
- Pull furniture away from the walls.
- Decide if the skirting should be kept or thrown away.
- If the walls will be painted after removal — tell the technician.
A real case from Warsaw
A flat in Ursynów, 45 m² — MDF skirting fixed on plugs. Removed within an hour; plaster chipped in two places and was filled there and then. The owners were painting the walls and installing a new floor — skirting removal was the first step. Quick and clean (compatible with Quick-Step, Egger, Kronopol and similar).
Frequently asked questions
Can I take skirting boards off myself?
PVC on clips — yes. MDF and wood that is glued — better to leave it to a professional to avoid damaging the wall.
How much time does it take?
A 15–20 m² room — 20 to 30 minutes. A whole flat — 1 to 2 hours.
What does removal plus refitting of skirting cost together?
Removal alone is 15–25 zł/lm, fitting new skirting 30–45 zł/lm. Booked together it comes to 45–70 zł per linear metre, and it is one visit instead of two. For a room with a 16 lm perimeter that is roughly 720–1120 zł.
Can the old skirting go back on?
MDF and timber usually can, provided it comes off carefully and gets numbered as it goes. PVC clip-on skirting tends to snap at the clips — then new boards cost less than repairing the old ones.
Book the removal
We’ll remove the skirting quickly and leave no mess behind. We work across Warsaw — send us a message.