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Wooden Cladding on my Ugly House

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Chickiwick · 16/02/2017 14:51

Hi Everyone, I'm quite new to Mumsnet so sorry if this is the wrong place or if this has been asked before.

We live on a road of quite nice 1930s semis and Victorian cottages and our house is an ugly newish house (1990s) which has absolutely NO character. We bought it becuase it's absolutely massive for a 3 bedroom and needed loads of cosmetic work. We've pulled up the inside but it's a bloody eyesore outside.

I saw a house nearby where they have clad the front in wood and it looks gorgeous - very modern which is kind of in-keeping with the type of house I have. The thing is I have NO idea how much this type of things costs and who to contact for a quite - is it a general builder? A specialist firm? I just want a bit of an idea before I call a builder so I don't sound totally clueless.

Has anyone had this done and how did you do about getting quote and roughly how much did it cost?

Any advice welcome please!

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bigbluehamster · 09/04/2023 12:28

Sorry to dredge up an old thread but I'm curious as to how this turned out, OP!!

Chickiwick · 09/04/2023 18:06

@bigbluehamster

Well. It didn’t get done!

We were making plans but I fell happily but unexpectedly pregnant (was told unlikely but wanted another child) so put the plans on hold.

A very difficult recovery, mat leave, new job, and lockdowns and all we have is the new porch 🤣

I still want it done but money is a bit tight now. But my son is now 5!!

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Sorryyoufeelthatway · 09/04/2023 18:59

What a lovely update! Congratulations

bigbluehamster · 09/04/2023 19:09

@Chickiwick Oh wow! Thanks for the reply, that's a heartwarming update ❤️

I'm thinking about changing the face of what I also call our ugly house, and I will not be surprised if I am no further along the process in 5 years time also 🥲

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 09/04/2023 20:30

Photos of unexpected baby and porch needed!

Chickiwick · 09/04/2023 21:09

Here is the baby!

Wooden Cladding on my Ugly House
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Chickiwick · 09/04/2023 21:13

Before and after - pillars to porch!

Wooden Cladding on my Ugly House
Wooden Cladding on my Ugly House
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NellyBarney · 09/04/2023 22:22

Oh wow! Baby and porch are both gorgeous!

Chickiwick · 09/04/2023 23:21

Thank you @NellyBarney

He is the loveliest little terror and he and his brother are a fab little duo.

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BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 10/04/2023 02:13

Gorgeous baby!

I'm sure the porch has really improved the house so the cladding isn't really needed any more!

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