Exterior Cladding in Wells-next-the-Sea

How we handle exterior cladding

Exterior cladding is a layer of weatherproof material fixed to the outside of a building's walls. It serves two purposes: protecting the structure beneath from moisture, wind, and salt air, and improving the look of the property. Homes on the North Norfolk coast take a battering from onshore gales and salt-laden rain, and exposed brickwork or render can deteriorate quickly without proper protection.

The work starts with a survey of the existing wall to check for any damp or structural issues that need sorting before cladding goes on. We strip back old or failing material where needed, install a breathable membrane to manage moisture, then fix the cladding boards using corrosion-resistant fixings suited to a coastal environment. We work with timber featheredge, Cedral fibre cement, and composite panels - each with its own maintenance requirements and lifespan, which we'll explain clearly before you commit to anything.

Fitting cladding yourself sounds straightforward but the detailing around windows, doors, soffits, and corners is where problems start if it's not done right. Poorly sealed joints let water track behind the boards and into the wall, causing rot or damp that's expensive to put right. We've repaired more than a few DIY cladding jobs on holiday lets and barn conversions along this stretch of coast.

We'll give you a fixed written quote after measuring up, with no hidden extras. Most domestic re-cladding jobs in Wells-next-the-Sea take two to four days depending on the size of the property.

Exterior cladding on a typical semi-detached house in Wells-next-the-Sea costs between £4,000 and £9,000 depending on the material chosen and the condition of the existing substrate.