Cladding Cost Guide for English Homes (Timber, uPVC & Composite)

Updated 14 September 2026 · 4 min read

Cladding gets far less coverage than fascia, soffit and guttering, but it’s a common add-on quote across the North West - usually to cover exposed gable ends, dormer cheeks, or to modernise a tired elevation without a full render job.

Typical costs by material

Why weather changes the calculation

Timber cladding needs re-treating every few years to stop it greying and rotting - a real ongoing cost that’s easy to leave out of a like-for-like comparison with uPVC. In exposed or coastal locations along the Lancashire coast, fibre cement or good-quality composite tends to outlast both uPVC and timber, which is why it costs more upfront (see our coastal roofline guide).

Where cladding is used on a typical roofline job

• Gable ends on a dormer bungalow, where the apex is otherwise bare render or exposed timber
• Dormer window cheeks, common on loft conversions across Greater Manchester
• Covering an old, failing render finish without the cost of full re-rendering
• Matching a fascia/soffit replacement job aesthetically across the whole roofline

Planning considerations

Cladding a street-facing elevation on a listed building or inside a conservation area is treated the same way as fascia and guttering changes - it can need consent, particularly if it changes the building’s appearance materially (see our listed building consent guide). Check with your local council before committing to a material choice if your property falls into either category.