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.
Whatever prompted you to look into cladding, whether wear and tear, a growing family or plans to move, we can survey your Rotherham home and give you a price in writing. Homes in Yorkshire and the Humber typically come in at £4,700–£11,500, VAT included, for this kind of work. We also cover Rawmarsh, Burngreave and Chapeltown, and the same steps apply wherever you are in South Yorkshire.
- Guide price
- £4,700–£11,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Postcodes
- S60, S61, S62 and S65
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- South Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for cladding in Rotherham?
Below is a breakdown of typical costs for cladding in Rotherham. Because rates in Yorkshire and the Humber are about 6% below the national guide, the overall guide comes to £4,700–£11,500, 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 Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Feature area or dormer | A gable, dormer, bay or small feature wall in uPVC, timber or composite. | £1,400–£4,700 |
| Extension or upper storey | About 40–60m² of timber, composite or fibre cement with membrane and battens. | £4,700–£11,500 |
| Whole house | Cladding most elevations of a house, often with added insulation. | £11,500–£28,000 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Wall area to be clad and the height of the building
- Cladding material and board profile
- Insulation behind the cladding
- Window reveals, corners and roof junctions to detail
What’s included?
- Scaffolding or access towers as needed
- Breather membrane and treated battens fixed to the wall
- 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
Homes in South Yorkshire
Sheffield's housing climbs steep hillsides, with Victorian brick terraces, stone villas in the western suburbs and large interwar and post-war council estates. Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster have long rows of colliery-era brick terraces, post-war housing including some non-traditional construction, and newer estates continue to grow around Doncaster.
Terraces often suit loft conversions and rear extensions, and steep plots can call for retaining walls, steps and terraced patios. Older homes commonly need repointing, window replacement and roof work.
Building traditions across South Yorkshire also raise conservation and planning questions, so we check those for cladding in Rotherham at the survey stage.
Planning and building rules in Rotherham
For anyone in Rotherham, the relevant framework is England's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
In England, re-rendering or cladding a house is often allowed without planning permission, but stone, render, timber, plastic or tile cladding is not permitted development in conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent.
If you render or re-clad more than 25% of an external wall, Building Regulations usually require the wall’s insulation to be improved where that is practical, and building control should be notified.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for cladding so the price reflects your home.
Your fixed price
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.
Plan and prepare
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
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.
What you can expect from us
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from cladding, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
How much does house cladding cost?
Cladding around 40–60m² of wall, such as an extension or upper storey, costs £4,700–£11,500, 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.
Will timber cladding change colour?
Untreated timber cladding naturally weathers to a silver-grey over a year or two as sunlight breaks down the surface. The change can be uneven at first, especially under eaves where rain does not reach. If you want to keep the original colour, a UV-protective stain or oil is needed and must be renewed every few years. Pre-weathered and coated boards are also available.
Also covering areas around Rotherham
If your address falls within S60, S61, S62 and S65, we cover it. The same goes for neighbouring Rawmarsh, Burngreave and Chapeltown, which we include alongside Rotherham when arranging surveys and quotes.