Cladding is a protective outer layer of boards or panels, such as timber, composite, fibre cement or uPVC, fixed to battens on the outside of a wall to change its appearance, shed rain and, where insulation is added, reduce heat loss.
Addresses across SA15 fall within our coverage for cladding, so if your home is in Llanelli we can arrange a survey on a day that works for you. We inspect the existing building, discuss materials and layout, and then price the agreed specification in writing. Expect a guide range of £4,600–£11,000 including VAT before that visit.
- Guide price
- £4,600–£11,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Postcodes
- SA15
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Local area
- Carmarthenshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Cladding prices in Llanelli
Below is a breakdown of typical costs for cladding in Llanelli. Because rates in Wales are about 8% below the national guide, the overall guide comes to £4,600–£11,000, including VAT. Size, materials and access move the figure, and a free-of-charge survey settles it.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Feature area or dormer | A gable, dormer, bay or small feature wall in uPVC, timber or composite. | £1,400–£4,600 |
| Extension or upper storey | About 40–60m² of timber, composite or fibre cement with membrane and battens. | £4,600–£11,000 |
| Whole house | Cladding most elevations of a house, often with added insulation. | £11,000–£27,500 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Cladding material and board profile
- Insulation behind the cladding
- Window reveals, corners and roof junctions to detail
- Scaffolding, access and distance from boundaries
What does the job include in Llanelli?
- Survey of the wall, boundaries, damp and window details
- Scaffolding or access towers as needed
- Insulation behind the cladding where agreed
- Cavity barriers and fire-stopping where regulations require
- Cladding boards fixed with suitable stainless or coated fixings
- Waste removal and a clean site on completion
Local housing and cladding
Dyfed covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Stone cottages and farmhouses under slate roofs are common, often rendered or colour-washed, as in Tenby's brightly painted terraces. Llanelli has Victorian industrial terraces, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen have Georgian and Victorian centres, and bungalows and newer estates surround most towns.
Stone homes often need lime render, repointing and roof slating repairs. Terraces suit loft conversions and extensions, and rural bungalows commonly take extensions, porches and driveways.
That mix of housing shapes how we approach cladding in Llanelli: the age and construction of your home affect the materials, the method and, in the end, the price.
Permissions for cladding in Llanelli
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Llanelli, the answer is Wales, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
In Wales, rendering or cladding may need planning permission in conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent.
Building Regulations in Wales can require insulation upgrades when a large part of an external wall is renovated.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
A visit to your home
First, someone visits your home in Llanelli to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Written quote
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
The work itself
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
Why homeowners choose us
Frequently asked questions
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
Are there fire-safety rules for cladding?
Building regulations limit the fire-spread performance of cladding on walls close to a boundary and on taller buildings, which can rule out some timber or composite products in those positions. Cavity barriers behind the cladding also help stop fire spreading through the gap. Fibre cement is non-combustible. We check boundary distances and product data before recommending a material.
Can you clad over existing render or brick?
Cladding is usually fixed over existing render or brick using battens, as long as the wall is sound and dry. Loose render may need removing first so the fixings hold. The battens create a ventilated gap so any moisture can drain and dry. We check the wall during the survey and explain any preparation needed before cladding.
Do you cover Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford?
Yes. As well as Llanelli, we cover Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford and the rest of Dyfed. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
How much does house cladding cost?
Cladding around 40–60m² of wall, such as an extension or upper storey, costs £4,600–£11,000, including membrane, battens and trims. As a guide, allow roughly £80–£180 per square metre plus fixed costs for scaffolding and set-up. uPVC and softwood sit at the lower end, while hardwood, composite and fibre cement cost more. Adding insulation increases the price. We confirm a fixed figure after the survey.
Near Llanelli
Addresses in SA15 are all covered for Llanelli, along with Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford close by. Give us your postcode when you get in touch and we will confirm the details.