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Recladding a house can cost anything from a few thousand pounds for simple UK board cladding to more than NZ$466,000 for a full Auckland weathertightness rebuild. The number is not transferable between countries: “recladding” may mean a US siding replacement, a UK board overlay, an Australian weatherboard renewal, or an Auckland envelope reconstruction with framing, windows, consent and scaffold.
The reliable way to budget is to price the external wall area and every layer behind the visible finish. Removal, access, membranes, insulation, flashings, paint, permits and hidden rot can change a quote more than the boards themselves. The figures below are publisher and contractor planning ranges, checked November 2026—not a national statistical average or a quote for a particular house.
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What does “recladding” mean in different markets?
Before comparing prices, define the work. In the United States, most consumer guides use “cladding” and “siding” for an exterior finish fixed to the house, while technical cladding may sit over furring strips with a ventilated cavity. In the UK, a board-cladding job can be a relatively simple battens-and-membrane installation, whereas “recladding” may mean removing render and adding external-wall insulation. Australian recladding often includes asbestos controls, and Auckland recladding usually means rebuilding a failed weathertightness envelope.
Those scopes cannot be averaged into one global price. A low rate may cover only boards and labour on a prepared wall; a high rate may include windows, framing replacement, weather protection, design and building consent.
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What are the published cost ranges by country?
| Market and scope | Published range | What the figure generally includes |
|---|---|---|
| US installed siding | US$4–$13 per sq ft; US$10,000–$32,500 for a 2,500 sq ft house | Typical siding installation; removal, repairs and some permits are extra. HomeGuide |
| US typical cladding job | US$16,000–$28,000 for most homeowners; US$22,000 national average | Angi’s 2026 planning range; complexity and material drive the spread. Angi |
| UK board cladding | £40–£90 per m², £60 typical | Supplied and fitted, VAT where charged; insulation and upper-floor scaffold are listed as add-ons by Costwise. |
| UK full replacement | £9,000–£28,000 for a typical three-bedroom semi | Broader replacement scope; scaffold and major insulation upgrades may be excluded. |
| Australia supplied-and-installed cladding | A$90–A$220 per m² before painting; A$18,000–A$45,000 for about 150 m² including removal and painting | Yakka Labour guide; asbestos, access and fire requirements can add substantially. |
| Auckland full reclad | NZ$166,000–NZ$466,000 including GST | Envelope rebuild with joinery, shrink-wrapped scaffold, consent and 5%–45% framing replacement. |
How much does house siding cost in the United States?
HomeGuide’s 2025 guide gives US installed siding at US$4–$13 per square foot, or US$10,000–$32,500 for a 2,500-square-foot home. It lists a 2,000-square-foot planning range of US$8,000–$26,000 and a 3,000-square-foot range of US$12,000–$39,000. Those examples apply a floor-area shortcut; an estimator should measure wall area, because a tall, gabled or heavily glazed house needs a different quantity.
Angi’s October 2026 guide puts the national average house-cladding job at US$22,000, with most homeowners between US$16,000 and US$28,000. Its wider material span runs from about US$3 to $30 per square foot, so the “most pay” band should not be treated as a maximum. Angi says removal and permits together can add roughly US$650–$3,000 on a typical job.
US material planning bands
| Material | Installed rate | Illustrative total | Publisher lifespan note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | US$4–$12/sq ft | US$10,000–$30,000 | 30–40 years |
| Aluminum | US$6–$10 | US$15,000–$25,000 | 25–40 years |
| Wood or log | US$5–$15 | US$12,500–$37,500 | 20–40 years |
| Cedar | US$6–$16 | US$15,000–$40,000 | 20–40 years |
| Engineered wood | US$7–$12 | US$12,500–$37,500 | 30–50 years |
| Fiber cement | US$6–$15 in the comparison table | US$15,000–$37,500 | 50–75 years |
| Steel | US$7–$16 | US$17,500–$40,000 | 40–70 years |
| Stucco | US$7–$17 | US$17,500–$42,500 | 50–80 years |
| Brick | US$8–$18 | US$20,000–$45,000 | Faux 20–75; real brick 100+ years |
| Stone | US$10–$45 | Often a US$10,000–$25,000 accent allowance | 30–75 years |
HomeGuide’s page contains an important specification conflict: its comparison table shows fiber cement at US$6–$15 per square foot, but a later section gives US$6–$40 and premium branded board at US$16–$40. Do not merge those figures. Ask whether the quote is for lap, shingle or panel profile, what thickness and finish are specified, and whether factory coating or field painting is included.
For a standardized resale project rather than a custom bid, the 2025 Cost vs. Value report from the Journal of Light Construction and Zonda lists a national fiber-cement siding replacement cost of US$21,485 and a vinyl replacement cost of US$17,950. The national recouped values are reported as 113.7% and 96.5%, respectively; the projects are defined scopes across 119 markets, not a promise that every house will recover its cost.
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How much does house cladding cost in the UK?
UK figures split into at least two honest bands. Costwise, using 158 jobs and a dataset version dated November 2026, reports supplied-and-fitted board cladding at £40–£90 per square metre, with £60 typical and VAT included where charged. Its rate includes boards, fixings, battens, breather membrane, labour, trims and edge details; insulation and upper-floor scaffold are extras.
| Material | Installed rate per m² |
|---|---|
| uPVC | £40–£55 |
| Softwood timber | £50–£70 |
| Fibre cement | £60–£80 |
| Composite | £70–£90 |
At that guide rate, 90 m² of front-and-back walls is £3,600–£8,100; 140 m² over four elevations is £5,600–£12,500. Costwise adds £15–£40 per m² for insulation and £8–£20 per m² for upper-floor scaffolding. It puts London at about £70 per m² typically, versus £60 nationally, with a London band of £50–£110.
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A fuller replacement scope costs more. BookaBuilderUK’s April 2026 replacement guide frames a three-bedroom semi at £9,000–£28,000. Its supplied-and-fitted material rates are £50–£90 per m² for uPVC, £90–£160 for timber, £100–£170 for fibre cement, £120–£200 for composite and £150–£250-plus for metal. The page says scaffold and major insulation upgrades are usually excluded and recommends a 10%–15% contingency for hidden work.
| Component | Indicative allowance |
|---|---|
| Materials | £4,000–£12,000 |
| Labour | £3,500–£9,000 |
| Scaffolding | £800–£2,500 |
| Waste | £200–£600 |
| Insulation upgrade | £2,000–£6,000 |
Do not average the Costwise and BookaBuilderUK rates. Costwise describes a simpler measured board-cladding job, while the replacement guide allows for more labour, trims and a complete renewal. A third scope—render removal or external-wall insulation—runs at about £120–£260 per m² in BookaBuilderUK’s May 2026 recladding guide. Its examples include £160–£220 per m² for external-wall insulation with render, £170–£260 for composite, and £180–£250 for brick-slip systems. Substrate repairs, damp treatment and render removal are separate lines.
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How much does recladding cost in Australia?
Yakka Labour reports A$90–A$220 per square metre supplied and installed before painting in 2026. For a single-storey house with roughly 150 m² of wall, its whole-job guide is A$18,000–A$45,000 including old-cladding removal and painting. The material-only installation table is lower because it assumes a prepared frame and lists painting, removal, insulation and scaffold separately.
| Material | Rate per m² |
|---|---|
| Vinyl weatherboards | A$60–A$120 |
| Steel corrugated or similar | A$80–A$150 |
| Fibre-cement weatherboards | A$90–A$160 |
| Treated pine or hardwood | A$100–A$180 |
| Composite or engineered timber-look | A$120–A$220 |
| Premium hardwood or cedar | A$150–A$250 |
| Aluminium or non-combustible composite panels | A$150–A$300 |
| Stone veneer | A$150–A$350 |
| Brick slips | A$180–A$300 |
Typical add-ons are A$15–A$40 per m² for non-asbestos removal, A$40–A$100 per m² plus monitoring and clearance for asbestos-cement sheeting, A$5–A$12 for wrap or sarking, A$15–A$30 for cavity battens, A$15–A$30 for insulation, A$20–A$35 for primer and two paint coats, and A$3,000–A$8,000 for scaffold on a two-storey house. A Victorian planning guide from The Quote Yard gives wider full-reclad bands of A$21,000–A$62,000 single-storey and A$45,000–A$115,000 double-storey.
What asbestos and fire rules do to an Australian quote
Yakka says flat or textured fibro on houses built before 1990 often contains asbestos. More than a small removal generally requires a licensed removalist, and covering intact sheets can complicate future work and sale disclosure. Confirm the material with a qualified inspector before drilling, cutting or pressure-washing it.
Bushfire attack level requirements under AS 3959 can narrow the specification toward non-combustible or tested systems. Northern cyclone regions need stronger fixing patterns, while coastal sites may need marine-rated fasteners. These are design and compliance decisions, not optional upgrades to be priced after ordering boards.
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Why is an Auckland reclad so much more expensive?
An Auckland full reclad is an envelope rebuild, not a board-for-board siding change. Add Value Renovations’ 2026 table gives NZ$166,000–NZ$466,000 including GST, new double-glazed joinery, shrink-wrapped scaffold, building consent and an assumed 5%–45% framing replacement. The range covers single- and two-storey homes from about 100 m² to 220 m² or more.
| House size and storeys | Timber weatherboard | Fibre-cement weatherboard | Cedar weatherboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey, 2–3 bed, about 100 m² | NZ$166,000–$191,000 | NZ$166,000–$191,000 | NZ$183,000–$208,000 |
| Single-storey, 3–4 bed, about 150 m² | NZ$198,000–$229,000 | NZ$197,000–$228,000 | NZ$219,000–$250,000 |
| Two-storey, 3–4 bed, about 150 m² | NZ$276,000–$325,000 | NZ$275,000–$324,000 | NZ$309,000–$358,000 |
| Two-storey, 4–5-plus bed, about 220 m²-plus | NZ$355,000–$422,000 | NZ$353,000–$420,000 | NZ$399,000–$466,000 |
The stated package includes investigation, design and consent, strip-out, replacement of rotted H1.2-treated framing, drained cavity battens, wrap, flashings, joinery, exterior paint, inspections and the Code Compliance Certificate. Wall insulation is typically NZ$4,000–$10,000 extra; roofs, decks and interior refits are also excluded. A localized partial reclad is quoted at NZ$40,000–$120,000. The builder says framing cannot be guaranteed until the cladding is removed, so the contract should explain allowances, evidence and variation approval.
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What changes a recladding quote the most?
The visible material matters, but the following items usually create the largest differences between otherwise similar bids.
- Measured wall area and geometry. Measure each elevation (length × height), add gable triangles, subtract substantial openings and add about 10%–15% waste. Storeys, dormers, bays and turrets increase cutting and access time.
- Material, profile and finish. Rates differ by board thickness, panel size, factory finish, paint system, trims and fire classification. “Composite” or “fibre cement” alone is not a complete specification.
- Strip-out and disposal. Removal exposes sheathing, battens and framing. Asbestos or contaminated waste requires controlled handling and can change the programme.
- Hidden substrate or frame damage. Rot, termites, damp, cracked render, failed bottom plates and window leaks are discovered only after opening the wall. Include a provisional allowance and a written variation process.
- Scaffold and access. Upper floors, narrow side passages, slopes, conservatories, pavements and weather protection all affect labour and hire duration. UK guides put scaffold at £800–£2,500 for a semi; Australian two-storey scaffold can be A$3,000–A$8,000.
- Wraps, cavities and insulation. A drained or ventilated cavity, breather membrane and flashing strategy protect the new finish. Insulation can add £15–£40 per m² in the Costwise UK scope, £40–£90 per m² in the heavier UK guide, US$1.00–$4.50 per US square foot, or A$15–A$30 per Australian square metre.
- Windows, doors and trim. New flashings, reveals, sill details, soffits, fascia and replacement windows are often omitted from headline rates. Reusing windows may require custom detailing; replacing them while scaffold is up may be economical but is a scope decision.
- Painting. Timber and many fibre-cement systems need a coating system. Check whether primer, two finish coats and future repainting are included or excluded.
- Location and labour market. Costwise places London about 20% above its UK average; BookaBuilderUK puts London and the South East 15%–30% higher. Australian city ranges also vary by several thousand dollars for similar fibre-cement work.
- Rules and approvals. Listed or heritage properties, conservation areas, bushfire BAL ratings, US permits, UK building control, Australian licensing and asbestos rules, and New Zealand consent and Licensed Building Practitioner requirements can all alter the system and programme. Verify requirements with the local authority because the cited guides are summaries, not the legislation.
How should you compare recladding quotes?
Give every contractor the same elevations, drawings and performance brief, then require a line-by-line scope. At minimum, request these items:
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- condition survey or weathertightness investigation;
- scaffold, fencing, shrink-wrap or other weather protection;
- removal, disposal and asbestos assumptions;
- sheathing, substrate and framing allowances, with the variation rule;
- wrap, vapour control layer, cavity battens and insulation type and thickness;
- cladding manufacturer, profile, thickness, finish and fire classification;
- flashings at windows, doors, corners and material changes;
- trim, soffit, fascia, sealants and ventilation details;
- paint or factory finish, including number of coats;
- permits, building control, consent, inspections and certification;
- waste, tax (VAT or GST) and programme;
- material warranty, workmanship warranty and installer accreditation.
Get at least three written quotes on that identical scope. A rate described only as “installed per square foot” or “per square metre” may cover boards and labour while excluding removal, repairs, scaffold, insulation and paint. Keep a contingency for concealed work; the UK replacement guide suggests 10%–15%, while an Auckland fixed-price schedule should state its included framing percentage and evidence required for any increase.
What is the whole-life cost, not just the installation price?
Compare maintenance as well as the first invoice. HomeGuide’s US lifespan notes range from roughly 20–40 years for many wood products, 30–40 for vinyl, 50–75 for fiber cement and 50–80 for stucco. Yakka notes that vinyl may last 20–40 years, fibre cement 40–50-plus with repainting about every 10–15 years, timber 30–50-plus with care, and steel 30–40-plus. A cheaper finish that needs several repainting cycles can cost more over 30 years than a higher-priced, low-maintenance system.
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Insulation can improve comfort and energy use, but savings depend on the existing wall, heating system, climate, airtightness and workmanship. One UK publisher gives a broad £150–£400 annual heating-bill estimate; treat it as a planning claim, not a guaranteed return or metered result.
What are the most common budgeting mistakes?
- Using floor area as if it were wall area without checking storeys, gables and openings.
- Comparing a simple overlay rate with a full strip-and-rebuild price.
- Assuming “installed” includes scaffold, removal, paint, insulation and repairs.
- Choosing a product before checking fire, heritage, moisture and structural requirements.
- Ignoring asbestos testing or licensed removal where older fibro or siding is present.
- Accepting a vague provisional sum for framing without a photo-and-approval process.
- Failing to allow for weather delays and scaffold extensions.
- Assuming a resale percentage from a standardized study applies to a custom reclad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way to clad a house?
In the published guides, simple vinyl or uPVC sits at the low end of the material ranges. The cheapest initial rate can cease to be cheapest if removal, scaffold, repainting, insulation or fire-compliance work is excluded, so compare identical all-in scopes rather than board prices alone.
How much does it cost to reclad a house per square metre in the UK?
For straightforward supplied-and-fitted board cladding, Costwise reports £40–£90 per m², with £60 typical. A fuller replacement is commonly £50–£250 per m² by material, while render replacement and external-wall-insulation systems can run about £120–£260 per m²; the scope and inclusions explain the gap.
How do I know if old cladding contains asbestos?
Age and appearance are warning signs, not proof. Australian guidance cited by Yakka says fibro on homes built before 1990 often contains asbestos, while US guides flag some pre-1980 siding; arrange sampling by a qualified professional and use licensed removal where required before disturbing it.
Do I need planning permission to reclad a house?
Requirements depend on country, local authority, heritage status, conservation controls and whether the appearance or insulation changes. UK publisher guides say similar replacement is often permitted development but list exceptions; check the local planning authority and building-control route before signing a contract.
