Renovation Costs Guides
Renovation Costs calculators
Kitchen Cost Calculator
Estimate your kitchen renovation budget from cabinetry, worktops, appliances and finish level.
Bathroom Cost Calculator
Estimate your bathroom renovation budget from sanitaryware, tiling, plumbing and finish level.
Renovation Cost Calculator
A whole-project budget estimator across multiple rooms — bathroom, kitchen, extension, loft and more, all at once.
Red Flags When Hiring a Builder or Contractor
Most bad renovation experiences show warning signs before any work starts. Here's what to watch for while you're still choosing who to hire.
Getting Renovation Quotes: What to Ask Before You Hire a Contractor
The questions you ask before hiring a contractor shape everything that follows. A practical list of what to ask, and why each one matters.
How to Compare Renovation Quotes From Different Contractors
The cheapest quote isn't always the best value — and it isn't always cheaper once you check what's actually included. A practical guide to comparing renovation quotes properly.
Renovation Cost Per Square Metre: A Realistic UK Benchmark
Cost per square metre is a useful starting point for sizing up a renovation budget — as long as you know what it does and doesn't tell you. Realistic UK benchmarks and how to use them properly.
How Much Does Tiling Cost in the UK? Walls, Floors and Bathrooms
Tiling cost depends on far more than the tiles themselves — prep, waterproofing, tile type, and layout complexity all move the price. Here's a realistic UK breakdown.
Common Renovation Mistakes That Cost Homeowners Money
The same handful of avoidable mistakes account for most renovation budgets going wrong. A practical rundown of what they are and how to sidestep them.
Preparing for a Contractor: What to Do Before Work Starts
The week before a renovation starts is where a lot of avoidable friction gets created or avoided. A practical checklist for what to sort out in advance.
Labour vs Materials: How Renovation Costs Actually Break Down
Where does the money in a renovation quote actually go? The labour-to-materials split varies a lot by project type — and knowing it tells you where you genuinely can save, and where you shouldn't try.
What Affects Renovation Prices? Real Factors That Change Your Quote
Two identical-sounding renovations can come in thousands of pounds apart. Here's what actually drives that gap — and which of it you have some control over.
Renovation Budgeting: How to Plan Realistic Costs Before You Start
Most renovation budgets don't fail because the work was expensive — they fail because the budget only ever covered the finish, not the process. Here's how to build one that survives contact with reality.