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.
Cost is usually the first question about cladding, so here is the guide for Wales: £4,600–£11,000 including VAT. We cover the whole of West Glamorgan, with Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry and Gorseinon among the main centres. Because each UK nation sets its own rules, we check the requirements in Wales for your property, then put a firm price on paper following a free survey.
- Guide price
- £4,600–£11,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Price level
- About 8% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 5
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Cladding prices in West Glamorgan
No two jobs cost exactly the same, but the ranges below give a fair picture of cladding in West Glamorgan. Pricing for Wales runs about 8% below the national guide, and the overall guide is £4,600–£11,000 with VAT included. We'll confirm your figure after surveying the property for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in West Glamorgan |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
- Wall area to be clad and the height of the building
- Cladding material and board profile
- Window reveals, corners and roof junctions to detail
- Scaffolding, access and distance from boundaries
What’s included?
- Survey of the wall, boundaries, damp and window details
- Scaffolding or access towers as needed
- Breather membrane and treated battens fixed to the wall
- 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
Housing across West Glamorgan
Swansea's Victorian terraces climb its hillsides, its centre was largely rebuilt after wartime bombing, and Neath and Port Talbot have industrial terraces and post-war estates. Gower villages have stone cottages, and Pennant sandstone is common in older walls. Newer estates have grown on the edges of the main towns.
Hillside terraces often need repointing, rendering, roof repairs and window replacement, and loft conversions can work well. Gower stone cottages call for lime-based repairs, and estate homes commonly take extensions and driveways.
Swansea Bay and Gower face wet westerly weather and salt, and steep streets can affect access and scaffolding.
Planning and building rules in West Glamorgan
As West Glamorgan is in Wales, 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 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.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
First, someone visits your home in West Glamorgan 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.
Quote in writing
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.
Getting ready
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.
Build and hand over
During the work we protect the areas around it and tidy up at the end of each day. Once complete, we check the finish, remove our materials and hand over paperwork such as building control sign-off where it applies.
What you can expect from us
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Towns in West Glamorgan
These are the towns in West Glamorgan where you can book a free survey for cladding. Each has its own page with guide prices and coverage details.