How Much Does It Cost to Reclad a House in NZ? (2026)
Typical cost in NZ
$300,000
A recladding in New Zealand typically costs around $300,000, ranging from $135,000 for a budget job to $550,000+ at the premium end. The figures below break down what each level gets you, what drives the price, and how it varies by region.
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Budget
$135,000 – $220,000
Single-storey home with sound framing and little remedial work required.
Mid-range
$220,000 – $400,000
Standard two-storey or monolithic-clad home (around 180m²) with some timber repair.
Premium
$400,000 – $550,000
Large or badly-damaged home needing extensive framing replacement and new windows.
What changes the price
| Factor | Impact | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Framing damage found | very large | Rotten timber discovered after strip-off is the biggest unknown. |
| Cladding system chosen | +$ varies | Weatherboard, brick veneer and plaster systems differ in cost. |
| Scaffolding & access | +$10k–$30k | Two-storey and tight sites need more scaffolding for longer. |
| Consent, drawings & engineering | +$15k–$40k | Council fees plus architectural and engineering documentation. |
Recladding cost by region
Indicative cost based on the typical figure, adjusted for regional labour and material differences.
Auckland
$330,000
Wellington
$315,000
Christchurch
$294,000
Regional NZ
$276,000
What's usually included, and what isn't
Usually included
- Removing old cladding
- Building wrap & cavity system
- New cladding & paint
- Replacing damaged framing (to a point)
- Scaffolding
Usually extra
- Extensive hidden structural repair (often a variation)
- Interior repairs from water damage
- New joinery beyond like-for-like
- Council consent fees
Typical timeline
3–6 months
Building consent
Usually required
Recladding is remedial building work and almost always requires a building consent.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to reclad a house in NZ?
- Recladding typically costs $135,000 for a sound single-storey home up to $400,000+ for a two-storey or monolithic home with timber damage — roughly $2,000–$4,000 per m² of wall area, plus consent and engineering.
- Why is recladding so expensive?
- It's full remedial building work: scaffolding, stripping the exterior, fixing any rotten framing found, a new cavity system, new cladding, consent and engineering — often with hidden damage that only appears once the old cladding is off.
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Related cost guides
Sources: Superior Renovations recladding guide 2026; Add Value Renovations recladding Auckland 2026; Licensed Reclads cost guide. Figures are 2026 estimates for guidance only and exclude GST unless stated, so always get written quotes for your specific project. Last updated 2026-05.