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 Grangemouth home and give you a price in writing. Homes in Scotland typically come in at £4,800–£11,500, VAT included, for this kind of work. We also cover Falkirk, Alloa and Bathgate, and the same steps apply wherever you are in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.
- Guide price
- £4,800–£11,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Postcodes
- FK3
- Planning rules
- Scotland
- Local area
- Falkirk
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for cladding in Grangemouth?
What should you budget for cladding in Grangemouth? Use the figures below as a starting point. Prices in Scotland sit about 4% below the national guide, so the range here is £4,800–£11,500 including VAT. Your fixed price comes in writing once we've surveyed the property, at no charge.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Grangemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Feature area or dormer | A gable, dormer, bay or small feature wall in uPVC, timber or composite. | £1,450–£4,800 |
| Extension or upper storey | About 40–60m² of timber, composite or fibre cement with membrane and battens. | £4,800–£11,500 |
| Whole house | Cladding most elevations of a house, often with added insulation. | £11,500–£29,000 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Wall area to be clad and the height of the building
- Insulation behind the cladding
- Window reveals, corners and roof junctions to detail
- Scaffolding, access and distance from boundaries
What do you get?
- 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
Building in Grangemouth
Stirling's old town has historic stone buildings, with Victorian villas in the King's Park area and newer estates around the city. Falkirk and Grangemouth have industrial-era terraces and post-war housing, and Alloa and the Hillfoots villages in Clackmannanshire mix stone cottages, mill-era housing and harled council homes.
Stone homes commonly need repointing and slate roof repairs, and harled houses need re-rendering. Semis and bungalows suit extensions and loft conversions, and newer homes take garage conversions and driveways.
That mix of housing shapes how we approach cladding in Grangemouth: the age and construction of your home affect the materials, the method and, in the end, the price.
Planning and building rules in Grangemouth
As Grangemouth is in Scotland, read the following with that system of planning and building control in mind. We check what applies to your house with the council before you receive a quote.
In Scotland, changing the external finish of a house in a conservation area or on a listed building needs consent; elsewhere, like-for-like re-rendering is usually treated as repair.
Large-scale re-cladding or external insulation can need a building warrant; like-for-like render repairs normally do not.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
Free site survey
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for cladding, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Quote in writing
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
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.
How we work
Common questions
How much does house cladding cost?
Cladding around 40–60m² of wall, such as an extension or upper storey, costs £4,800–£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.
Can cladding improve insulation?
Cladding can improve insulation if insulation boards are fixed to the wall behind the battens, which reduces heat loss and can help with cold or damp internal walls. This adds thickness, so window reveals, sills and roof edges need careful detailing. Cladding alone, without insulation, adds very little warmth. We can price both options so you can compare.
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 Falkirk, Alloa and Bathgate?
Yes. As well as Grangemouth, we cover Falkirk, Alloa and Bathgate and the rest of Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. 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.
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.
Nearby towns
Addresses in FK3 are all covered for Grangemouth, along with Falkirk, Alloa and Bathgate close by. Give us your postcode when you get in touch and we will confirm the details.