Exterior Cladding

Exterior Cladding in Fakenham

Exterior cladding covers the outer skin of a building — the layer fixed to the wall face that protects the structure beneath from rain, wind, and temperature changes. It's commonly needed when original timber cladding has rotted or warped, when render has cracked and begun to fail, or when a property owner simply wants to improve the appearance and insulation of their building. We work on everything from 1970s bungalows in Fakenham to farm buildings and light commercial units across north Norfolk.

The work involves removing any failed or damaged material down to the substrate, checking for any water ingress or rot behind the existing surface, and then fitting the new boards, panels, or sheets with correct ventilation gaps and fixings. We work with fibre cement, composite, UPVC, and treated timber cladding depending on the building type and the customer's budget. Flashings, trims, and window surrounds are all finished off properly — not left for someone else to sort.

Getting cladding wrong is expensive to fix later. Incorrectly fixed panels trap moisture behind them, which rots structural timbers and causes damp patches inside walls. A professional installation includes the right breather membrane behind the cladding and correct fixing centres for the product being used. Done properly, quality cladding should perform for 20 to 40 years without major attention.

We survey the building first, give you a written quote with no hidden extras, and agree a start date that suits you. Most residential cladding jobs in Fakenham take two to five days depending on the size of the elevation. We're fully insured for working at height and clean up the site each day.

Exterior cladding installation in Fakenham typically costs between £80 and £140 per square metre supplied and fitted, depending on the cladding material chosen and the ease of access to the building.