Give Your Home a New Face That Never Needs Painting
Hardie® Plank fibre cement cladding by James Hardie, expertly fitted by our Martlesham team. The warmth of timber weatherboard, none of the upkeep — 21 fade-resistant colours, A2 fire rated, and covered by our 10-year installation guarantee.
Timber Looks, Without Timber's To-Do List
There's a lot to love about a weatherboarded home in Suffolk — it's part of the landscape here, from seafront houses in Felixstowe to cottages along the Deben in Woodbridge. What's harder to love is the ladder, the sanding, and the tin of paint every few summers. That's exactly the problem Hardie® Plank was made to solve, and it's why cladding has become one of the most requested projects we take on from our Martlesham base, in homes across Kesgrave, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and throughout Suffolk and Essex.
We install two fibre cement cladding systems, both manufactured by James Hardie — the world's biggest name in fibre cement. The classic Hardie® Plank is a traditional overlapping weatherboard with a choice of cedar wood-grain or smooth textures, while the Hardie® VL Plank uses an interlocking tongue-and-groove fit for a flat, contemporary facade. Both arrive factory-finished in James Hardie's fade-resistant ColourPlus™ technology, carry an A2 fire classification, and simply never need painting. They're fitted on a properly ventilated batten system by our own installation team — never subcontractors.
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation survey, is protected by our 10-year installation guarantee, and the boards themselves are backed by James Hardie's 15-year manufacturer warranty.
Choose Your System
Not sure which is right for your home? The simple version: Hardie® Plank gives you the classic overlapping weatherboard look Suffolk is known for; Hardie® VL Plank creates a sleek, flush, modern facade. We'll bring samples of both to your free survey.
Hardie® Plank
The original and best-known fibre cement weatherboard. Each board overlaps the one below, just like traditional timber cladding — so it looks completely at home on a coastal property in Felixstowe or a period cottage near Woodbridge, but shrugs off rain, salt air, rot and insects for decades. Choose a cedar wood-grain texture for a natural look, or smooth for something crisper.
| Board size | 3600mm × 180mm × 8mm |
|---|---|
| Style | Traditional overlap (30mm lap) |
| Textures | Cedar wood-grain or smooth |
| Colours | 21 ColourPlus™ fade-resistant colours |
| Fire rating | A2-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1) |
| Warranty | 15-year manufacturer warranty |
Hardie® VL Plank
For homeowners who want a cleaner, more architectural look. VL Plank boards interlock with a tongue-and-groove fit, so instead of overlapping steps you get a flat facade with sharp, even shadow lines. It can be run horizontally or vertically, which makes it a favourite for extensions, garden rooms and contemporary new builds around Ipswich and Kesgrave.
| Board size | 3600mm × 214mm × 11mm |
|---|---|
| Visible face | 182mm per board |
| Style | Flush tongue-and-groove interlock |
| Orientation | Horizontal or vertical installation |
| Finish | ColourPlus™ factory-applied finish |
| Material | Non-combustible fibre cement |
Lead Times
Cladding Price Guide
The prices below are honest, indicative ranges for Hardie® Plank in standard colours including battens, breathable membrane, trims and professional installation — no hidden extras. Your exact quote depends on the area being clad, scaffold access, the condition of the wall beneath, and whether you choose Hardie® Plank or the VL Plank system.
| Project Type | Typical Area | Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Porch, Dormer or Feature Panel | Up to 15m² | £2,400 – £3,600 |
| Gable End (Most Popular) | 20–30m² | £3,200 – £5,200 |
| Front or Rear Elevation | 30–50m² | £4,800 – £7,800 |
| Full House Re-Clad | 90–140m² | £9,500 – £16,500 |
Customisation & Upgrades
- 21 ColourPlus™ Colours: From coastal whites and sage greens to deep anthracite — all factory-finished and fade-resistant.
- Cedar or Smooth Texture: A natural wood-grain finish for traditional homes, or smooth boards for a crisper modern look.
- VL Plank Upgrade: Step up to the flush tongue-and-groove system for the full contemporary facade effect.
Recent Hardie Plank Cladding Installations
Low-maintenance weatherboard cladding installations completed across Suffolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Cladding Customers Say
Reviews related to our cladding installations
Our old timber weatherboard was rotting through and needed painting every other year. The Hardie Plank in Light Mist has completely transformed the front of the house — neighbours keep asking who did it.
Had our gable end clad in anthracite grey to match the new windows Homestyle fitted last year. Tidy, punctual, and the colour-matched trims around the edges are a really neat touch.
Brilliant advice at the survey — they talked us through planning considerations for our area before we committed, which we really appreciated. The finished cladding looks fantastic.
We went for the VL Plank on our extension and it looks so sharp — completely flat with lovely crisp lines. Fitted on schedule and the team left the garden spotless every evening.
Interested in Hardie® Plank Cladding? Let's Chat.
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