United Kingdom calculator
Cladding (Siding) Replacement Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to re-clad your home in the UK. Adjust the exterior wall area (m²), number of storeys, cladding material, and whether the old cladding is removed to see an itemised low–high range for your project.
How this calculator is built
Unit costs with sources
This model cites 3 sources for its line-item cost and regional labour inputs.
Regional labour adjustment
The region table applies local labour indexes only to labour-heavy line items.
Published methodology
The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labour model, and source links.
How this estimate is calculated
The model prices 6 project line items from published cost inputs. Quantities are driven by your exterior wall area, number of storeys, cladding material, and whether the old cladding is removed. The selected scope and finish adjust those inputs, then the regional index changes only each line's labour share; material prices remain national.
The itemised midpoint is shown as a ±18% planning range. It is not a contractor quote: access, design choices, permits, availability, and site conditions can move the final price.
VAT
The calculator applies the configured standard UK VAT rate of 20% to its renovation estimate and shows the VAT-inclusive total. Some projects or properties can qualify for different treatment, so confirm the rate and any exemptions on each contractor quote.
How firm these costs are
The national renovation model is assembled from the public cost guides cited for its individual inputs, then calibrated against a cited market range. Individual line prices are planning allocations rather than live quotes; compare the result with itemised quotes from qualified contractors before budgeting.
Estimate your project
Change the default inputs to match your scope. The breakdown updates by line item.
Cladding Replacement Cost by region: typical ranges
Each range applies that region's labour index to the labour-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a region for its full local breakdown and calculator.
| Region | Typical range | Labour index | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | £7,648–£11,005 | 95% | Usually none |
| East of England | £7,648–£11,005 | 95% | Usually none |
| London | £8,410–£12,103 | 112% | Usually none |
| North East | £7,648–£11,005 | 95% | Usually none |
| North West | £7,693–£11,070 | 96% | Usually none |
| Scotland | £7,872–£11,328 | 100% | Likely |
| South East | £8,051–£11,586 | 104% | Usually none |
| South West | £8,366–£12,038 | 111% | Usually none |
| Wales | £7,782–£11,199 | 98% | Usually none |
| West Midlands | £7,648–£11,005 | 95% | Usually none |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £7,603–£10,941 | 94% | Usually none |
Common questions
How much does it cost to clad a house in the UK?
Checkatrade puts fibre-cement (Cedral) cladding at around £80/m² all-in and a two-storey re-clad at roughly £8,000 before VAT, so our estimate adds the standard 20% VAT on top to show the real consumer bill (about £9,600 for a typical 100 m² job). uPVC sits at the budget end; timber, aluminium, or zinc push toward the upper. Use the calculator above for a range matched to your wall area, storeys, and material.
Does the estimate include removing the old cladding?
Yes — toggle 'Remove old cladding' to include tear-off and disposal. Leaving it off assumes new cladding over the existing wall finish, which is cheaper but is not always advisable or compatible with a breather-membrane drainage detail.
Which cladding material should I choose?
uPVC is the budget choice; fibre-cement boards such as Cedral are the durable mid-grade standard in the UK; timber, steel, aluminium, and zinc sit at the top. Pick the material that suits your exposure and budget — the calculator scales the estimate accordingly.