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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!
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George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!
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What does a professional external cladding installation involve?
External wall cladding serves as your property's primary shield against harsh weather, while fundamentally changing its aesthetic curb appeal. A substandard DIY installation or poor trade practice often leaves hidden vulnerabilities, such as trapped moisture, cold bridges, or unsecured framework, that can lead to structural dampness and rotting masonry. A specialist ensures your cladding is engineered to breathe, protect, and insulate.
A high-quality cladding installation involves several vital structural phases:
- Surface preparation and repair: Your installer will strip away old, failing boards or tiles and carefully inspect the underlying brickwork or timber studding for signs of structural rot, insect damage, or dampness before proceeding.
- Installing the weatherproof barrier: A high-quality, breathable membrane layer is securely wrapped across the structural walls. This crucial element prevents driving wind and rain from penetrating the interior structure while allowing internal moisture to escape.
- Fixing the timber or metal battens: Installers precisely fix a structural grid of battens to create a continuous, unobstructed ventilation cavity behind the cladding panels. This airflow path is vital for evaporating condensation and keeping the fabric of your home completely dry.
- Panel fitting and scribing: The selected cladding panels (whether tongue-and-groove boards or interlocking panels) are meticulously cut and fixed from the bottom up, utilising matching starter trims, drip caps, and corner profiles for a flawless, weatherproof finish.
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Choosing the right cladding material for your home
The choice of cladding material directly dictates your home's long-term maintenance requirements, cost efficiency, and overall aesthetic character:
- uPVC cladding: A highly popular, cost-effective solution that completely eliminates the need for painting or sanding. Modern uPVC cladding is highly UV-stabilised to prevent warping or fading and is available in a vast array of colours and faux-wood textures.
- Composite cladding: Manufactured from a blend of recycled wood fibres and high-density polymers, composite cladding delivers the authentic warmth of natural timber without the risk of splitting, rotting, or fungal growth. It represents a premium, exceptionally durable choice.
- Natural timber cladding: For a truly classic or high-end architectural look, sustainably sourced timbers like Siberian Larch, Western Red Cedar, or European Oak are unmatched. While they require periodic sealing treatments, their natural oils provide incredible organic protection.
Factors to consider when choosing a cladding contractor
Because your exterior wall line is subject to intense thermal expansion, heavy wind loads, and torrential rain, choosing an experienced trade professional is paramount. Incorrect spacing can cause composite or vinyl panels to buckle during hot summer days, while poor flashing details around window apertures will channel rainwater directly into your interior cavity.
To secure a quality installation that lasts for decades, look for professionals on Rated People who:
- Feature a diverse before-and-after project portfolio showing crisp joints, clean corners, and neat window integration.
- Hold verified, positive feedback highlighting attention to structural detail and site tidiness.
- Display technical knowledge regarding local building regulations, fire-safety compliance, and thermal insulation values.
- Carry comprehensive trade public liability insurance to fully safeguard your property during large-scale structural installations.
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Other external cladding FAQ's
Do I need planning permission to clad the exterior of my house?
In most standard residential cases across the UK, installing or replacing external cladding falls under Permitted Development rights, meaning formal planning permission is not required. However, you must seek formal planning approval before beginning any work if your property is a listed building, sits within a designated conservation area, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), or a National Park.
Will adding external cladding improve my home's insulation and energy bills?
Yes, cladding provides an excellent opportunity to heavily upgrade your property's thermal performance. While the cladding panels themselves offer a layer of weather shielding, your contractor can install high-performance rigid insulation boards within the structural batten cavity before fixing the outer cladding. This creates an effective thermal shield that dramatically cuts heat loss and lowers energy costs.
How long does external cladding last, and does it require maintenance?
The lifespan and maintenance depend heavily on the material you choose. Premium uPVC and composite cladding systems routinely last between 25 and 50 years, requiring little more than an annual wash down with soapy water to remove surface grime. Natural timber cladding can last just as long, but requires treating with specialised oils or stains every few years to protect the wood from UV greying and moisture rot.
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Paul and his team were fantastic. My wife and I have always been a bit apprehensive about having people in our house when we are out, but we had no worries with Paul and his team. They were very hard working, reliable and trust worthy. I would absolutely use them again as the quality of what they have done is outstanding. They take pride in their work and it shows as they always made sure they cleared up at the end of each day. Thanks guys, the basement looks incredible.
with over 20 years experience in quality bathroom and kitchen installations we offer a comprehensive service from start to finish. we focus on quality, honesty and reliability. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. we are highly skilled, qualified and insured.
Superb professionalism from initial meeting to completion of the job.
We at Top Glass Renovations have over 40 years’ experience in the home improvement industry. We are a friendly, family run business based in the heart of Birmingham. We have achieved a great reputation on providing the best products on the market along with our reliability and high standards of workmanship. We thrive on providing comfort and security in your home. Top Glass Renovations provide and install bespoke Upvc, Aluminium and Composite windows and doors along with a variety of different styles and designs of porches, conservatories Our cry “Quality and Reliable Service” is not just about providing our customers with the best products on the market but by giving them value for money along with a great after service. We are a business who pride ourselves on being honest, straightforward to deal with and providing bespoke products. As a proud family run business, we design and build with your guidance, imagination and vision. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do by offering them expert support and guidance throughout. If you have an idea and are looking to do some home improvements, we want to hear from you.
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Dave did a great job at both my properties. His men left some work unfinished but he promptly came back to fix everything himself after.
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Scaffolding materials have been left on my property since February, and it's now June. I've reached out several times via phone and text, but they still haven’t come to collect them. I had hoped for better communication and follow-up. This has been quite inconvenient, and I’d really appreciate it if the matter could be resolved soon
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My name is Akos, I am originally an architect but I have a company called Zebra Services here in the South of England including South London. I do a lot of things by trade but my favourite occupation and our specialty is roofing, guttering, chimney and decorating, and painting, this includes minor plasterboard work, doors, skirting boards etc. But I wouldd rather have them talk about what others think of us: Akos and his colleague that worked on our house were thorough professionals and took great pride in the work they do. Honest, on time, and always thinking on their customers' behalf. He will be my first call if I have anything else that needs looking into around the house. Ahmed, Putney The work was done thoroughly and within the agreed time. Very polite people, no hanging around on phone calls, cleaning up after the job. A pleasure to have Zebra around. Will definitely use them again when necessary. Christian, East Grinstead Akos did a good job on my summer house. Plus he was punctual, pleasant, hardworking, quick and sensibly priced. What more could one want? Would happily recommend him. Alice, BN7 Akos was excellent from start to finish. He is a perfectionist and a very hard worker. He worked through the rain to complete the job on time. He did excellent repair work on a highly damaged chimney stack and repaired gutters. Would definitely use him again. High-quality work and is a very pleasant man. Christopher, TN21 Akos did an excellent job in very unpleasant conditions and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. Definitely intend to use Zebra again. Keith, East Grinstead Akos was charming and diligent. His initial inspection was detailed and his subsequent work was quick and neat. I will be using him again Martin, Brighton Akos fixed everything for us. He is an excellent tradesman. Highly recommended. Timothy, RH19 Absolutely brilliant job. Really good fair honest guy and very good workmanship. Will definitely use him again for anything roof/gutter related and would recommend him. James, KT6 Thanks for carrying out such good work in my flat at a reasonable rate. I will definitely have you back again and recommend you to friends and family that are looking to have work done. Thanks again. Clyde, Dartford Akos proved to be a hugely competent craftsman who completed our roof and guttering repair on time and within a reasonable budget. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him. Phil, Forest Row
Very efficient and courteous worked Respectful of our property and cleaned up on completion of the work done.
HEX360 was founded in 2015 by Craig Lewis with the solid foundation that a degree in construction management provides. Before launching HEX360, Craig’s former life saw him working at Princess Yachts, where he founded his skills and acquired his particular attention to detail – but if you’ve reached this page, you probably aren’t interested in hearing Craig’s life story… you’re really interested in finding out what makes HEX360 different to all the other construction companies out there. So read on and discover our difference. Working with most construction companies can feel a bit like finding your way in the dark – you just don’t know where to go to get the information you need. The stereotypical construction company that makes matters so confusing and complicated that everything they say goes over your head is, unfortunately, not just a myth. They’re out there, and they’re confusing clients as we speak. So, it’s no wonder that so many people put off their project or come to a grinding halt partway through – after all, it can all feel just too overwhelming. Luckily, HEX360 is here to change your perceptions and prove that not all construction companies are the same. We’re dedicated to working with you, not for you, and that means taking a collaborative approach right from the get-go. With our 8-step process, we’ll clearly outline every stage of your project so you won’t feel overwhelmed, and thanks to our use of in-house project management software, you’ll have complete transparency for every aspect of your project. We are committed to flexibility, accessibility, and approachability so your project can run smoothly, whether you’re updating your kitchen, renovating or extending your entire home or developing a large commercial property. You’re more than a number on a spreadsheet to us, and we never bite off more than we can chew. Our attention and efforts are solely dedicated towards you and your project during your time with us. Unlike with some construction companies, once we begin work on your project we don’t simply move on to our next. We provide industry leading account management during the full life cycle of the project, meaning you aren’t forgotten about once you sign on the dotted line.
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At AW Builders we take on a wide range of projects predominantly extensions. We have a full team of tradesmen who are very experienced and work to very high standards. Our aim on each project is to ensure it is carried out to the highest of standards and carried out in a timely manner whilst of course keeping our customers happy.
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D & K PROPERTY MAINTENANCE We’re a family run business est in 2012. We specialise in roofing, guttering and property maintenance. All work is guaranteed. Services. * Roofing *Guttering *Chimney repairs *Dry ridge *Dry verge *Flat roofs *Lead work *Pointing *Moss removal *Painting internal / external *Asbestos *Jet washing *Rubbish removal
Self employed roofer and builder . All work carried out to a very high standard . Very honest and reliable . Prices are very competitive .
We offer a in house property finishing service from small jobs to to complete refurbishments
Plumbserve are a family run business with over 30 years experience. We offer a comprehensive service from design-supply & Installation for all trades. we pride ourself on Quality and reliability, a company you can trust to get the job done to the best standard at a cost that wont break the bank. Our Tradesmen are fully qualified, directly employed by us Our services include but are not restricted to: > Bathrooms and wet rooms > Plumbing and drainage > Kitchens and extensions > Boilers and heating > 24 hour Emergency call out service > All trade maintenance & Repair We cover all of Edinburgh, the Lothians and west Lothian Call us today to obtain your FREE no obligation quotation
Plumbserve did a brilliant job installing a new bathroom at my house. Top quality workmanship, thorough, professional service at a very competitive price. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Hi my name iOS Ian peters proprietor of plasterwise Dampproofing we offer great prices on job good clean work service and respect for your home call time
Hired Ian to Build a single story extension and install new kitchen and downstairs shower room . Crew were very pleasant and very helpful in planning the the job ahead of them. Very pleased with the work carried out looks amazing Having to put up with an awkward neighbor didn't deter them from doing and completing the job. The price put in was very reasonable. When the work was ongoing the area was always left clean and as tidy as possible . I would recommend Ian 100% , and would use him again.
UKP Construction is a business, company with over 10 years experience, And we’ve been providing the highest quality work for our customers ever since. we are dedicated to meeting your specific requirements, delivering bespoke work on budget and on time. Which means you’ll enjoy peace of mind from start to finish.We undertake all aspects of building work e.g.: Brickwork, Ground Work, Foundations, Extensions, Loft Conversions, Roofing, Patios, Demolition,Driveways,Painting/Decorating, Damp Proofing,Kitchen/Bathroom Fitting,etc.Residents who wants to build their dream home, UKP Construction is business who understands their customers needs.
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