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.
For a homeowner in Newburn, planning cladding tends to begin with two questions: what will it cost, and how disruptive will it be? Our guide range is £4,500–£11,000 including VAT, and a typical job runs to 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area. Both numbers firm up once we have seen the property, measured up and agreed exactly what is included.
- Guide price
- £4,500–£11,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Postcodes
- NE5 and NE15
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Cladding prices in Newburn
Use the table to gauge the cost of cladding in Newburn before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for the North East, coming out about 10% below the national guide, which gives £4,500–£11,000 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Newburn |
|---|---|---|
| Feature area or dormer | A gable, dormer, bay or small feature wall in uPVC, timber or composite. | £1,350–£4,500 |
| Extension or upper storey | About 40–60m² of timber, composite or fibre cement with membrane and battens. | £4,500–£11,000 |
| Whole house | Cladding most elevations of a house, often with added insulation. | £11,000–£27,000 |
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
Scope of the work
- Survey of the wall, boundaries, damp and window details
- Scaffolding or access towers as needed
- Cavity barriers and fire-stopping where regulations require
- Cladding boards fixed with suitable stainless or coated fixings
- Corner trims, window reveals and ventilated top and bottom edges
- Waste removal and a clean site on completion
Building in Newburn
Tyneside flats, pairs of upper and lower flats behind a terraced front, are a distinctive feature of Newcastle and Gateshead. Sunderland is known for its single-storey terraced 'Sunderland cottages', and both cities have Victorian brick and stone terraces, interwar estates and post-war housing. Washington was built as a new town from the 1960s.
Cold North Sea winds and sea frets affect the coast at Tynemouth and South Shields, and former coal workings underlie parts of the area.
Knowing the typical building types in Tyne and Wear helps, but a survey of your own home in Newburn is what decides the right approach to cladding.
Planning and building rules in Newburn
Planning law differs across the UK. For a home in Newburn, it is the England rules below that count, and we check them with the council ahead of any quote.
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
We look at the job
A free survey comes first. It gives us what we need to price cladding properly, including dimensions, existing materials and access for deliveries, and gives you the chance to ask anything you like.
Written quote
After the survey we send a quote for cladding that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Plan and prepare
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
Finish and handover
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
How we work
Common questions
How long does cladding take to install?
Cladding a small dormer or gable usually takes a few days, an extension or upper storey around one to two weeks, and a whole house two to three weeks or more. Scaffolding, insulation and detailing around many windows add time. Timber boards may need to acclimatise on site first. We give you a programme with the written quote.
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.
How long will cladding take?
On a typical home, allow 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Do I need planning permission to clad my house?
Whether cladding needs planning permission depends on the material and how it changes the look of the house, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you live in. In England, cladding is generally permitted development only if the materials look similar to the existing house, and it is not permitted development in conservation areas. We check before quoting.
Nearby towns
Homes across NE5 and NE15 in Newburn are within our coverage, as are those in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. If you are just outside these areas, ask anyway, because we work right across the UK.