Home renovation in progress with new cladding and roofing—preparing your home for winter with essential upgrades to stay warm

Residential Recladding

Wellington Specialists

Reclad & restore your home’s value

Damaged or outdated cladding can hide serious weather-tight issues. Peaky Builders deliver full-scope reclads that rebuild your home’s integrity and future-proof it for years to come.

The process: from assessment to completion

Leave us to manage every stage from diagnosis to Code of Compliance.

  1. Site walkthrough and assessment

  2. Design and council consent

  3. Safe removal of existing cladding

  4. Structural repair and waterproofing

  5. Recladding installation and final touches

  6. Final inspection and certification


You'll have one point of contact throughout to ensure clear communication and no surprises.

Let's answer your questions:

  1. What happens if you ignore damaged cladding?

  2. How do I know if my home is leaking or failing?

  3. Will recladding increase my property’s value?

  4. Is recladding just cosmetic?

  5. Can recladding make my home warmer and quieter?

  6. What cladding options are available?

  7. Do I need to reclad my whole house?

  8. How much does recladding cost?

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Why do you need to replace your recladding?

About our team

Wellington’s trusted recladding and weather-tightness specialists.

Peaky Builders Team
Peaky Builders Team
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We were referred to Terence at Peaky Builders after a shocking and disappointing experience by another renovation company. The experience we have had with Terence and his team was exceptional.

Terence kept communication high and we knew what was happening at every step of the way. The fixed price meant there were no unexpected surprises either, which was so important given how we had budgeted for the project. 1000% would use again, wouldn't consider any other renovation company. Terence and the team are professional and really good people. We knew how to have a laugh along the way too!

Alison Kreft, Wellington Homeowner [See Google reviews]

Client testimonial

Why recladding isn’t optional, it’s essential

Moisture trapped behind failed cladding can rot framing, weaken structural timber and lead to hidden mould. The longer you wait, the worse and costlier the repairs become.

Peaky Builder's experienced team will uncover the full extent of the problem and repair compromised framing. We will apply advanced waterproofing systems and install new cavity cladding to leave you with a dry, secure home.

1. What happens if you ignore damaged cladding?

Signs your home needs recladding

2. How do I know if my home is leaking or failing?

Look for cracked plaster, swollen skirtings, musty odours or stained ceilings. Even small cracks can let water in.

Peaky Builders carry out a full moisture inspection and give you an honest assessment before any work begins. There's no guesswork and no pushy sales approach, just clear information you can trust.

Water damage, time to reclad your house
Water damage, time to reclad your house

Protect your investment and boost resale value

Yes. A professionally reclad home meets current building standards and removes the stigma of a leaky home, restoring buyer confidence and lender approval.

Peaky Builders help Wellington homeowners turn problem properties into modern, compliant and market-ready homes with strong long-term value.

3. Will recladding increase my property’s value?

Leaky home Wellington
Leaky home Wellington

Rebuild confidence in your home’s structure

4. Is recladding just cosmetic?

No, recladding is a structural improvement. We assess framing, replace damaged timber, apply high-grade protective coatings and install a cavity system to prevent future moisture issues.

Peaky Builders are Certified Builders with decades of experience repairing and recladding homes across the Wellington region.

Renovation Builders
Renovation Builders

Upgrade for comfort and efficiency

Absolutely. We install modern insulation, double-glazing and breathable cladding systems that improve temperature control and energy efficiency.

The result is a home that not only looks better but also feels warmer, drier and more comfortable. No mouldy clothes or shoes.

5. Can recladding make my home warmer and quieter?

No mouldy clothes
No mouldy clothes

Enjoy a modern upgrade

6. What cladding options are available?

From new weatherboard to composite panels and natural stone, we use durable, low-maintenance materials suited to Wellington’s coastal climate. Improve the design and appeal of your home's exterior, both the look and feel with add a modern aesthetic.

Get the best advice for your property.

Wooden Exterior
Wooden Exterior

Opting for a full reclad offers a range of benefits that go well beyond what targeted repairs can achieve:

Meets today’s standards. Your home will be upgraded to comply with the current Building Code requirements (E2/AS1).

Peace of mind with certification. Because the work is done under a new Building Consent, you’ll receive a new Code of Compliance Certificate for the repairs.

Comprehensive repair. A full reclad ensures all problem areas are identified and fixed properly. By removing the old cladding, the timber framing can be fully inspected and treated for rot or decay—especially important for homes built between 1987 and 2003 that may have untreated timber.

Restored property value. A full reclad can restore, and in some cases even increase, the value of your home—making it easier to sell in the future.

7. Do I need to reclad the whole house?

Reasons choose a full reclad

Wellington building project for Peaky Builders
Wellington building project for Peaky Builders

How much does recladding cost?

  1. Extent of damage: More damage means more repairs and higher costs.

  2. Material choices: The type of cladding material you choose can vary in price.

  3. House size and design: Larger or more complex homes will cost more to reclad.

  4. Structural issues: Any additional structural repairs will add to the overall cost.

  5. Improvements: Most homeowners take the opportunity to replace windows, roofing and other exterior features as this is the time it is most cost effective.

Peaky Builders works with architects to help you select a finish that fits your design goals, budget and home’s character.

8. Factors that influence the cost:

Home renovation with new cladding and roofing—preparing your home for winter with essential upgrades to stay warm
Home renovation with new cladding and roofing—preparing your home for winter with essential upgrades to stay warm

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