UK Renovation Budget Planner
Calculate exterior wall cladding and weatherboarding costs in pounds sterling (GBP). Compare uPVC shiplap, larch/cedar timber, and fibre cement cladding with regional fitting rates.
UK Cost Benchmarks
Average installed costs across typical specifications. Figures include materials and standard UK tradesperson labour.
| Specification / Option | Typical UK Fitted Range | Characteristics & Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC Shiplap Cladding | £90 – £130 per m² | Low maintenance, lightweight, clean contemporary facade |
| Timber Cladding (Larch / Western Red Cedar) | £130 – £200 per m² | Natural timber aesthetic, untreated weathering to silver-grey |
| Fibre Cement Cladding Boards | £160 – £240 per m² | Class A2 fire rated, rot-proof, dimensionally stable, 30+ year lifespan |
HomeProjects.money editorial team reviewed this page on 6 August 2026. HomeProjects.money is an independent planning tool, not a contractor, surveyor or building-control body. Listed sources inform the context and checking process; calculator ranges remain editorial planning assumptions that must be tested against written local quotes.
Planning assumptions
Removal allowance, weather layer, finish material, common trim and labour. Exterior cladding is a weather-management system, not only a finish. Quotes should address removal, wall condition, water-resistive layers, flashings, cavity or drainage details, insulation, openings and fire requirements.
Hidden rot, damp, failed sheathing or unsuitable substrates can become visible after removal. Define survey assumptions and repair rates.
Window, door, roof and ground interfaces require compatible membranes, flashings, clearances and drainage paths.
Vinyl, timber, fibre cement, metal, render and rainscreen systems differ in substructure, movement, maintenance, fire performance and installation skill.
Scope decisions
Cost comparisons are useful only when every contractor prices the same performance, preparation and finishing requirements.
Suitable only where the underlying wall and moisture strategy are sound and the chosen system is compatible.
Can improve thermal performance but needs coordinated moisture, fire, fixing, reveal and roof-edge design.
Useful for robust drainage and drying when cavity, barriers, support and fire-stopping are correctly designed.
Country requirements
The calculator never mixes UK and US prices. The guidance below also follows the selected country; local authorities and code officials remain the definitive source.
Cladding on houses is generally Permitted Development, but requires planning permission if within designated conservation areas, National Parks, or on listed buildings. Building Regulations Part B fire safety standards apply.
Looking for US project planning in USD? Browse our US States & Cities Cost Directory or review our US Home Improvement Planning Guides.
Quote checklist
Common questions
No. Select and specify it separately with the necessary moisture, fixing, fire and opening details.
The contract should define investigation, photographs, unit rates and approval before concealed repair work proceeds.
Many leaks occur at windows, doors and penetrations rather than through the field of the cladding.
Sources and checks
These sources support regulatory and market context. They do not publish the calculator's exact range and are not presented as contractor quotations.