Self install metal cladding options

[Annker]

On my ongoing extension there will be a vertical metal cladded area, approximately a 1.2m wide x 6.4m height, there will be a single window penetration within this cladding facade (.5m wide x 2m high)

 

I have received a quotation for supply and fit of VM zinc standing seam to this area for £7k (incl VAT) the quote also includes ~8 linear metres of zinc parapet capping and a 6m zinc downpipe and hopper.

 

The price is more than I had expected given there is only about 8m2 of cladding, granted there will be some detail around the window and where the cladding meets the brick splash course but nothing too involved. 

The parapet capping is a 4m run 90 degree turn and another 4m.

 

Anyway this price has me know considering what self install options are out there.

Has anyone any experience or options on them, I have seen Comex roofing as an option for one. 

  

[Mr Punter]

Gosh that is expensive.  Could you do it in slate and / or lead? The gutters in aluminium perhaps?

[Annker]

I should have added that quote is the only quote I have received, I was expecting/hoping it would have been a more reasonable price and I could have just gone ahead with the order as I believe the installer would do a good job but I'm finding it hard to justify not shopping around now. 

 

I'd love to know what the materials cost is, as it hard to see there being more than 3 days labour (if that) for x2 installers.

 

This part of the facade is a bit of a architectural feature and I think hard metal is the correct choice. 

 

I think alu coping and downpipe are a good choice. I priced some up online, material wise will cost ~(£1000 incl VAT) max.

Edited December 4 by Annker