Restore Your Home's Integrity With Auckland's Experienced Recladding Builder

At Reliable Building, we specialise in the complex process of recladding homes suffering from weathertightness issues. Our owner-builders personally oversee every recladding project from Central Auckland to the Bombays, ensuring exceptional quality throughout this critical remediation work.

Recladding Excellence With Practical Advantages

When you choose Reliable Building for your recladding project, you're partnering with Auckland builders who bring tangible benefits to this challenging work:

  • We own and operate our own earthworks equipment for efficient site work and material handling

  • Our hands-on owners maintain a physical presence throughout your entire recladding project

  • We never compromise on material quality or craftsmanship

  • We coordinate trusted specialists who deliver consistent quality results

  • We take full ownership of any issues without passing costs to you

Understanding The Recladding Challenge

Recladding is one of the most complex residential building projects, requiring extensive experience and meticulous attention to detail. Unlike standard renovations, recladding involves:

  • Identifying and addressing the root causes of weathertightness failures

  • Removing compromised cladding systems while protecting structural elements

  • Assessing and remediating any water damage to framing and substrates

  • Installing modern, code-compliant cladding systems with proper moisture management

  • Ensuring all work meets current building code requirements and council standards

This complexity is why many builders shy away from recladding projects. At Reliable Building, we embrace these challenges, bringing our extensive experience to restore your home's integrity.

The Equipment Advantage For Your Recladding Project

By bringing our own earthworks equipment to every project, Reliable Building are able to provide significant advantages while undertaking your recladding work:

  • Efficient removal of old cladding materials without damaging structural elements

  • Precise site work for drainage improvements around foundations

  • Safe movement of heavy materials around your property

  • Reduced waiting times and delays that plague many recladding projects

  • Lower risk of damage to existing structures during the recladding process

This equipment advantage translates directly into smoother timelines and better outcomes for your recladding project.

Our Comprehensive Recladding Process

From initial assessment to final council sign-off, we maintain clear communication about timelines, costs and progress. Our methodical approach to recladding includes:

1. Thorough Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your home's current condition, identifying all areas of concern and developing a clear understanding of the underlying issues.

2. Detailed Planning

Based on our assessment, we create a detailed recladding plan that addresses all weathertightness issues while considering aesthetic and practical concerns.

3. Council Compliance

We handle all necessary building consent applications, ensuring your recladding project meets current building code requirements and council standards.

4. Controlled Demolition

Using our own equipment, we carefully remove compromised cladding systems, protecting structural elements and minimising disruption to your property.

5. Structural Remediation

We address any water damage to framing, replacing compromised timber and ensuring your home's structural integrity is restored.

6. Modern Cladding Installation

We install high-quality, code-compliant cladding systems with proper flashings, cavity systems, and moisture management details.

7. Quality Control

Throughout the process, our owners are on-site daily, ensuring every detail meets our exacting standards and building code requirements.

8. Final Inspection and Sign-Off

We coordinate all necessary inspections and ensure your recladding project receives final council sign-off and compliance documentation.

The Reliable Building Recladding Difference

What truly sets us apart as recladding builders is our willingness to take on these challenging projects when others shy away. Our hands-on approach allows us to: 

  • Immediately address any issues that arise during the recladding process

  • Ensure materials are correctly installed with proper moisture management details

  • Keep specialists accountable for their work quality

  • Make informed decisions quickly without delays

  • Prevent mistakes before they become costly problems

When the owners are actively involved in your recladding project with their own machinery, there's simply no place for cutting corners or passing problems back to you. That's the peace of mind that comes with choosing Reliable Building.

Modern Cladding Solutions

We work with a variety of modern, weathertight cladding systems to ensure your home not only looks great but performs exceptionally well:

  • Fibre cement weatherboard systems with proper cavity design

  • Modern timber weatherboard solutions with enhanced durability

  • Brick veneer systems with appropriate cavity and moisture management

  • Plaster systems with proper waterproofing and drainage planes

  • Composite panel systems for contemporary aesthetics with reliable performance

Our experience across these different cladding types allows us to recommend the best solution for your specific situation, considering both performance and aesthetic requirements. 

Ready to Transform Your Home's Weathertightness?

Recladding your home is a significant undertaking, but with the right builder, it can be a smooth process that delivers lasting results. Let's discuss your recladding needs and how we can make the process as stress-free as possible with our proven approach to quality recladding in Auckland's central, southern and eastern suburbs.

Get in Touch Today

Call Nicholas Bradley directly on: 021 100 1369

Email: Nicholas@reliablebuilding.nz

Or complete our enquiry form below to arrange a no-obligation quote

FAQs About
Recladding

  • Signs that your home may need recladding include visible moisture staining on interior walls, soft or rotting timber around windows and doors, musty odours, mould growth, cracking or bubbling in cladding surfaces, and failed sealant joints. If you're experiencing any of these issues, we recommend a professional assessment. At Reliable Building, we can evaluate your home's condition and provide honest advice about whether recladding is necessary or if less invasive repairs might suffice.

  • Many builders shy away from recladding projects due to their complexity, the potential for discovering extensive hidden damage, and the high level of technical knowledge required. Recladding requires understanding both how the original cladding failed and how to implement modern weathertightness solutions correctly. At Reliable Building, we've embraced these challenging projects, developing the expertise and methodical approach needed to handle them successfully.

  • The recladding process typically involves removing the existing cladding, assessing and replacing any damaged framing, installing new building wrap and flashings, implementing a proper cavity system, installing the new cladding material, and finishing with appropriate painting or sealing. Throughout this process, we maintain strict quality control and ensure all work meets current building code requirements. Our own earthworks equipment helps us manage material removal and handling efficiently, reducing project timelines.

  • The duration of a recladding project depends on the size of your home and the extent of any structural damage discovered. Typically, a full house reclad takes between 3-6 months. Our equipment advantage and hands-on approach help us maintain efficient timelines, but we never rush the critical details that ensure weathertightness. During your initial consultation, we'll provide a more specific timeline based on your home's unique situation.

  • While some homeowners choose to remain in their homes during recladding, many find it more comfortable to relocate temporarily, especially during the demolition phase when walls are exposed. The decision depends on your tolerance for disruption and the extent of the work required. We can discuss options during our initial consultation and help you plan accordingly. If you do choose to stay, we take extra precautions to minimise disruption and maintain security throughout the process.

Your home deserves builders who care as much about the quality as you do.

Contact Reliable Building today and experience the difference that comes from working with Auckland's hands-on recladding experts.