Budget-led refreshes
uPVC
££££Lightweight boards with low routine upkeep and a wide colour range.
- Maintenance
- Low
- Typical life
- 20–40 years
Independent UK cladding planner
Make the outside of your home make sense.
Work out how much cladding you need, compare materials on the things that matter, and plan a realistic budget—before speaking to a supplier.
- No sign-up
- No sales calls
- Assumptions shown
Quick project snapshotLive calculator
Wall area21.8 m²
With 10% waste24.0 m²
Illustrative installed budget£1,560–£2,760Based on editable planning assumptions
Measurement firstNot a lead form
Plain-English comparisonsNo manufacturer spin
Source-led guidanceOfficial links included
Start with the material
Five routes. Different trade-offs.
Price is only one part of the decision. Think about maintenance, weight, expected life, appearance and what your wall can support.
Natural appearance
Timber
££££Natural boards with warmth and character that weather over time.
- Maintenance
- Medium–high
- Typical life
- 30–60+ years
Durability with low upkeep
Fibre cement
££££Stable, low-maintenance boards made for a crisp painted finish.
- Maintenance
- Low
- Typical life
- 40–60+ years
Timber look, easier care
Composite
££££Engineered boards designed to mimic timber with less routine treatment.
- Maintenance
- Low
- Typical life
- 25–50 years
A calmer way to plan
From rough idea to useful shortlist.
The tools are designed in the order a homeowner actually needs them. You can stop at any point and take the result elsewhere.
Need a starting number?
Measure once. Price with fewer surprises.
Enter one wall or a whole house. The calculator keeps materials and labour separate, so every assumption is visible and editable.