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Home Renovation Budget Calculator

Build an itemised renovation estimate with materials, labour, charges, tax and contingency, compare it with your budget and see which scope is still unpriced.

TechVodka does not publish material or labour prices. Enter rates from your own quotes; rows without rates are flagged as missing scope.

Work items

Enter quantity and per-unit rates, or put a lump-sum quote in 'Other charges' with quantity 0.

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Work item 2
Work item 3
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Work item 5

Smart result

Your estimate will appear here

—based on your details

Change any editable assumption, calculate, then review the steps, assumptions and limitations before deciding.

How this estimate works

Each work item is priced as quantity × (material + labour rate) plus other charges and any tax you enter. A contingency is added and the total is compared with your target budget. Items with a quantity but no rate, or a rate but no quantity, are flagged as missing scope.

Formula

  • Item = (qty × (material + labour) + other) × (1 + tax %)
  • Funding need = Σ items × (1 + contingency %)
  • Variance = target budget − funding need

Limitations

  • Material and labour prices are from your quotes, not verified by TechVodka.
  • Unpriced scope is excluded from the total.

Data used

No material price dataset is deployed. All rates are your quotes.

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Frequently asked questions

How much contingency should I use?+

Older homes and wet areas often hide surprises, so many people use 10–20%. It is your choice and fully editable.

Can I enter a lump-sum quote?+

Yes. Put the amount in Other charges and leave quantity at 0.

How accurate is this renovation budget?+

It will provide an indicative estimate based on your inputs and the stated assumptions. Actual results can vary by location, equipment, tariff, and usage.

Can I use the result to make a purchase?+

Use it as a starting point, then confirm current prices, specifications, eligibility, and site requirements with a qualified provider.