Exterior cladding in Ipswich

Exterior cladding in Ipswich

Exterior cladding is used on new builds and refurbishment projects to protect a building's structure from the weather while improving its thermal performance and visual appeal. In Ipswich we fit cladding to everything from older rendered commercial units that need a fresh, low-maintenance finish to new residential extensions where timber or composite boards suit the style of the property.

The installation process starts with checking the existing substrate - masonry, timber frame, or steel - and fixing a suitable framework or batten system to create a ventilated cavity. This cavity is important: it lets any moisture that gets behind the boards escape, preventing damp and rot in the structure beneath. We then fit the chosen cladding panels or boards, cutting neatly around windows, doors, and penetrations, and finish all exposed edges and junctions with matching trims. The result is a continuous, weather-resistant skin that performs correctly rather than one that looks good but traps moisture.

Fitting cladding incorrectly is one of the most common causes of serious damp problems in Suffolk buildings. Bridging the cavity, using incompatible fixings, or detailing poorly around openings can let water track directly into the wall structure where it causes rot, mould, and expensive remedial work. A proper installation by a trained roofer with cladding experience costs more upfront but avoids those failures.

We visit, measure, and price every cladding job individually. Once you accept the quote we order materials to your specification and book a start date. Most residential cladding projects on a single elevation take two to four days. We leave the site clean and tidy each evening.

Exterior cladding in Ipswich is typically priced at £80 to £150 per square metre installed, with fibre cement boards sitting toward the lower end and metal composite panels at the higher end.