Cladding Replacement Cost in South West

Estimated £8,366 – £12,038

Itemized cost breakdown
Item	Estimate
Old siding removal	£879
House wrap / weather barrier	£418
Siding material	£2,800
Installation labor	£3,552
Trim, corners & wrap	£646
Disposal	£207
Subtotal	£8,502
VAT (20%)	£1,700
Total inc. VAT	£10,202

What affects cladding replacement cost in South West

Cladding Replacement costs in South West differ from the national baseline mainly because of local labor rates. Construction-trades wages in the South West run about 11% above the GB mean (ONS ASHE), driven partly by high demand in coastal areas; note the regional mean is right-skewed versus the median, so headline cost may reflect premium project clusters. Cornwall and Devon face high rainfall and strong Atlantic and coastal winds with severe salt-air corrosion risk — one of the most demanding cladding environments in England, where 316-grade stainless fixings and a generous drainage cavity are routine. Permits are not typically required for this work in South West. Cladding work carries 20% VAT (UK-wide).