How much does house cladding cost?
We’re often asked, “How much does house cladding cost? While there’s no instantaneous answer the great news is that the cost is flexible and depends on your home’s unique needs, style, and goals.
The total cost of installing cladding on your home or investment property depends on several factors – including the cladding product you choose, site preparation, optional features, and installation requirements.
Preparation
Before you start, it’s worth asking: Why am I investing in my home? Is it to improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance, or prepare the property for sale?
Adding insulation when you clad your house can significantly enhance energy performance. Choosing vinyl cladding for the exterior has many benefits. Foam insulation and a sisalation wrap can be easily added to the vinyl cladding to boost comfort and reduce long-term energy bills. While this may slightly increase the initial house cladding cost, the payoff is a more energy-efficient and comfortable home.
This is also a great time to consider options that reduce future maintenance needs. You might choose to vinyl cladding for hard-to-reach areas such as eaves or coordinate other maintenance tasks — like repainting window sashes — while scaffolding is already in place.
If you’re aiming for a completely new look, think about the overall aesthetic you want to achieve. To get the best results, consider not only just the cladding cost but also the condition of your windows, fascia, and doors. Are they due for repainting or replacement? Updating these elements at the same time can elevate your home’s overall appearance and value.
Features
Choosing the right features for your reclad is one of the most enjoyable parts of the process. Our vinyl cladding range includes a variety of profiles, textures, and colours to suit every style of home. It can also make a great accent or feature when combined with other types of cladding.
Cladding gables, eaves, and adding vents can create a more cohesive look while improving ventilation and reducing future maintenance.
Installation
The cost of installation typically depends on three key factors: the existing exterior, scaffolding, and labour.
A clear advantage of vinyl cladding is that it can be installed over various substrates, but preparation requirements may affect the final house cladding cost – particularly if specialist work such as asbestos removal is needed.
In Victoria, it’s a legal requirement to install scaffolding around the building before cladding work begins. The scaffolding cost will depend on the size of your home and whether it’s single or double-storey.
Labour costs vary depending on the size, scale, and complexity of your property, as well as the specific areas being clad.
Consider future maintenance when calculating your house cladding cost
Future maintenance can add significant cost over a product’s lifetime. Vinyl cladding is a very low-maintenance product, making it very cost effective solution. Once vinyl cladding is installed, you’re all set. The product is long-lasting and requires minimal upkeep. There’s no need for repainting – simply hose it down occasionally to keep it looking like new.
That’s why our vinyl cladding products come with a Lifetime Transferable Warranty for complete peace of mind.
Understand the true house cladding cost
To truly understand the actual cost of cladding your home, you need to talk to a specialist. An industry expert can help you properly scope your project and provide an accurate, obligation-free quote before any work begins.
