Cladding Installer Job Guide

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Recladding can be an overlay or a full strip-and-replace, and substrate condition plus material choice largely determine the job's scope.

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Pricing guide

Costs mainly depend on whether the work is an overlay or a full strip-and-replace and how much substrate repair is needed. Demolition and disposal requirements, the specification of materials, and labour and call-out arrangements also typically make one quote significantly different from another.

  • Extent of recladding (overlay or full strip)

    Overlay work generally avoids demolition and disposal, while full strip work includes removal and a larger scope of labour and waste handling.

  • Substrate condition and repairs

    If the existing substrate is unsound, moderate or severe repairs increase the scope; severe structural remediation is commonly quoted separately.

  • Material specification and finish

    Allowances typically assume common readily available products, and premium or specialist finishes usually affect both material cost and installation time.

  • Demolition and disposal requirements

    Full-strip profiles include increased demolition and disposal allowances, whereas overlay profiles assume minimal removal and lower disposal needs.

  • Labour, call-out and timing

    Regional labour rates, whether a call-out is needed and attendance outside standard hours typically change the overall quote.

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What moves this estimate

  • Extent of recladding (overlay or full strip): Overlay work generally avoids demolition and disposal, while full strip work includes removal and a larger scope of labour and waste handling.
  • Substrate condition and repairs: If the existing substrate is unsound, moderate or severe repairs increase the scope; severe structural remediation is commonly quoted separately.
  • Material specification and finish: Allowances typically assume common readily available products, and premium or specialist finishes usually affect both material cost and installation time.
  • Demolition and disposal requirements: Full-strip profiles include increased demolition and disposal allowances, whereas overlay profiles assume minimal removal and lower disposal needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence for recladding work?
Yes — a licence is mandatory for cladding installers. A licensed installer will typically be able to advise on compliance, insurance and provide any required documentation.
What is the difference between overlay and full strip?
Overlay involves installing new cladding over the existing surface where the substrate is suitable, and is usually less disruptive with lower disposal needs. Full strip removes the existing cladding and includes demolition and increased disposal allowance, with moderate substrate repairs commonly included in that scope.
Will substrate repairs be included in the price?
Standard profiles often assume the substrate is generally sound; moderate repairs are usually allowed in full-strip packages but severe structural remediation is typically quoted separately. If additional repairs are found to be necessary, providers will generally propose a revised scope before proceeding.
How do material choices affect the job?
Material allowances in each profile commonly assume readily available products, so choosing premium or specialist materials usually changes both materials and installation time. It's useful to tell providers your preferred products so they can factor this into the quote.
How accurate is the instant estimate?
Our estimates are built from research across thousands of local jobs and real pricing data. Use them as a guide when speaking to cladding installers — your actual quote will depend on your specific job.
How many quotes will I get?
We'll match you with up to 3 cladding installers initially. If you'd like more options, you can request additional matches.
Do I pay anything to get quotes?
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