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.
Every house in Gorseinon is a little different, so we never price cladding from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in Wales should budget £4,600–£11,000 including VAT, with work typically taking 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area.
- Guide price
- £4,600–£11,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days to 3 weeks depending on area
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Local area
- Swansea
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Cladding prices in Gorseinon
Prices for cladding vary from house to house, but in Gorseinon most projects fall within £4,600–£11,000 including VAT. That reflects costs in Wales, about 8% below the national guide. Treat the table as a budgeting aid; the written figure follows a survey we carry out for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The main things that change the figure:
- 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 does the job include in Gorseinon?
- Survey of the wall, boundaries, damp and window details
- Scaffolding or access towers as needed
- Breather membrane and treated battens fixed to the wall
- 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
What are homes like around Gorseinon?
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.
Swansea Bay and Gower face wet westerly weather and salt, and steep streets can affect access and scaffolding.
That mix of housing shapes how we approach cladding in Gorseinon: the age and construction of your home affect the materials, the method and, in the end, the price.
Do you need permission in Gorseinon?
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Gorseinon is in Wales. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
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
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about cladding.
Your fixed price
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.
Booking the work
With the quote agreed, we book the work in and handle preparation: permissions where needed, building control notifications, material orders and access arrangements for your Gorseinon property.
Finish and handover
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
Cladding in Gorseinon: questions
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.
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.
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 in Gorseinon?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Gorseinon is in Wales, so Wales's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Near Gorseinon
Coverage for Gorseinon spans SA4. Close by, Llanelli, Swansea and Clydach are covered too, and the rest of our UK-wide area follows the same survey-then-quote process from start to finish.