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Renovation Budget Planner: Plan and Track Your Costs

A free renovation budget planner: list costs by category, add a contingency, track actual spend, and export to CSV or print. Saves automatically in your browser.

By the DIY Guide Editorial Team · Updated · 2 min read

How to build a realistic renovation budget

  1. List every job in the order of work — see our planning guide.
  2. Price materials using your measurements and our calculators.
  3. Get quotes for hired work, with the same written scope from each contractor.
  4. Add small stuff: screws, tape, sandpaper, trash bags, tool rentals, delivery and disposal fees add up fast.
  5. Add contingency: 10–15% for cosmetic work, 15–25% for older homes or opened walls.
  6. Track actual costs as you go and adjust the remaining plan.

Your data stays in your browser only — nothing is sent to us. Use "Download CSV" to keep a copy or open it in a spreadsheet.

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