Cost Comparison
See where the savings come from, use our estimator for a rough guide, and request an accurate quote based on your plans or measurements.
50 Year
Mfr. Warranty
Never
Paint Again
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Easy
to Install
Start with a rough estimate.
Use the estimator below to get a quick supply-cost guide for our horizontal cladding profiles. This is a starting point only but does include delivery to site. For an accurate quote, send us your plans or measurements and we’ll price the full system for your project.
What this estimate includes
A rough supplied-cladding estimate based on project size and openings.
What it does not replace
A full project-specific quote including trims, accessories, profile choice, and exact quantities.
A real-world cladding cost example
For a 3.4m x 6.8m tiny home, supplied cladding in our Bevelback profile was estimated at $7,364 excl. GST, including corners, trims, and screws.
- Profile: Bevelback
- Installed weight: 158kg
- Warranty: 50 years
- Needs painting: Never
It is not just about the upfront cost.
Some cladding options may seem competitive at the start, but repainting, maintenance,
and longer installation time can change the real cost over time.
Traditional Painted Weatherboards
- Ongoing repainting every 5 to 10 years
- More prep and finishing labour
- Higher upkeep over time
Vinyl Cladding
- No repainting required
- Faster install pathway
- Lower maintenance over the life of the home
How pricing works
Every project is quoted case by case. That allows us to quantify trims, accessories, openings, and profile-specific requirements properly, rather than giving you a misleading generic number.
- Pricing depends on profile choice
- Openings, corners, and trims affect totals
- Plans or measurements give the most accurate result
- Delivery and full system requirements are factored into project quotes
Commonly asked questions about vinyl cladding costs.
Vinyl cladding can be very cost-effective, especially when you factor in faster installation, no painting after install, and lower long-term maintenance. The real value is not just in the board price, but in the reduced labour and lower upkeep over time.
The estimator is designed to give you a rough supply-cost guide for our horizontal weatherboard profiles. It is a helpful starting point, but it does not replace a full project-specific quote.
The estimator gives a rough estimate based on the size of the project and the number of openings. It is intended as an early guide only. It includes pricing for everything you will need to install our cladding, and delivery to site.
Not in the same way a full quote does. For an accurate price, we quantify trims, accessories, corners, and project-specific requirements properly from your plans or measurements.
Long-term maintenance is minimal compared with many painted cladding options. A simple annual wash is usually all that is needed to keep it looking fresh, and there is no repainting cycle to budget for.
No. Vinyl cladding does not need painting after installation, which removes one of the major extra costs that comes with many traditional cladding options.
Many horizontal cladding options need repainting every 5 to 10 years, depending on exposure. Vinyl cladding avoids that cycle, which can make a major difference to the true long-term cost of ownership.
Yes. The best way to get an accurate quote is to send through your plans, drawings, or measurements. That allows the full system to be priced properly, including trims, accessories, and project-specific requirements.
Yes. Cladding is quoted case by case so the right quantities, trims, accessories, and profile-specific requirements can be worked out properly.
Yes. The current page includes a tiny home example where supplied cladding for a 3.4m x 6.8m build is shown at $7,364 excl. GST for the Bevelback profile, including corners, trims, and screws.
If you want a lower-upkeep exterior that avoids repainting and keeps maintenance costs down over time, vinyl cladding can be a strong long-term choice. That is especially appealing for homeowners who want less hassle later.
Want an accurate quote for your project?
Send us your plans or measurements and we’ll price the full cladding system properly, including trims, accessories, and project-specific requirements.
We supply nationwide across New Zealand.