Take control of your renovation budget, in real time.

“I spotted my builder's invoice was 12% over the original quote within minutes of scanning it. Paid for itself on day one.”

See Budget My Reno in action.

Set up in minutes. On budget for the whole build.

Create your free account

Just an email address, no credit card. 30 days of Premium included from day one.

Plan your budget by category

Set what you expect to spend on each part of the build, kitchen, bathroom, trades, plus contingency.

Track every cost as it happens

Snap invoices, log payments and watch budget vs actuals update in real time, on any device.

AI invoice scanning

Photograph or upload an invoice and have expenses added and categorised automatically.

Instant snapshot

Visual snapshots across categories show exactly where the budget stands at any moment.

Payment schedules

Know what's due and when, so you never miss a contractor payment date.

Advanced categorisation

From structural work and plumbing to fixtures and landscaping, organise it your way.

Activity log

A full audit trail of every change, so you always know what moved and who moved it.

Private sharing

Give your partner or builder access to the project, and nothing else.

Is Premium a subscription?

Your choice. After your 30-day free trial, pick a one-off US$12.99 for lifetime access (never billed again) or US$1.99/month, which you can cancel anytime. Or simply continue on the Free plan.

Can I access Budget My Reno on different devices?

Yes! Budget My Reno is a web-based application that works seamlessly across all your devices. Access your renovation budget from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, your data syncs automatically across all platforms.

What happens after the 30-day free trial?

Sign up with just your email, no credit card required, and get full access to all Budget My Reno's premium features for 30 days. When your trial ends, you can keep everything with a one-off US$12.99 lifetime payment or US$1.99 a month, or stay on our free plan which includes all the essentials to manage your renovation project.

Do you offer refunds if I'm not satisfied?

Budget My Reno is free to use, and every new account gets 30 days of Premium included at no cost, so you can try everything before you decide. If Premium isn't for you, you'll simply continue on the Free plan and pay nothing. If you've already paid for Premium, lifetime or monthly, and aren't happy, contact our support team and we'll sort it out.

How secure is my renovation data and personal information?

Your security is our top priority. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data both in transit and at rest, hosted on Google Cloud. Your personal information is never shared with third parties, and we maintain strict security protocols to keep your renovation data safe.

Are my payment details stored securely?

Yes, absolutely. We use Stripe, a leading payment processor, to handle all transactions. Your payment details are never stored on our servers, they're securely managed by Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure.

What information is required to set up an account?

Getting started is easy! You just need your email address and a password to create a free account. No credit card is required. You'll get instant access to all features with 30 days of Premium included, and can start tracking your renovation budget in minutes.

Where can I find out more information?

Our help centre walks you through the main features of Budget My Reno, step by step with screenshots. You can also reach our support team from the contact form below, we're always happy to help and love hearing your suggestions. Of course, the best way to get a feel for the app is to simply sign up for free.

What's the best app for planning a home renovation budget?

It depends on whether you need a one-off cost estimate or ongoing tracking as you spend. Budget My Reno is built for the second job: plan by category, log every quote and invoice, and watch budget vs. actual update in real time. See our comparison of six renovation budget apps for how it stacks up against spreadsheets and other tools.

How do I budget for a remodel?

Start with a total you can afford, then break it into categories (kitchen, bathroom, structural, permits, and so on) with a 10–20% contingency set aside for surprises. Get quotes before you commit, log every invoice and payment as it happens rather than at the end, and check your running total against the budget regularly. Our step-by-step guide walks through the full method, or see our help centre for setting up your first budget in the app.

What's the best software for tracking remodel progress?

Look for something that combines budget tracking with photo and journal logging, so spend and progress live side by side instead of a spreadsheet and a camera roll. Budget My Reno includes progress photos and a project journal alongside the budget, synced across any device.

What's the most accurate renovation budgeting tool?

Accuracy comes from tracking real amounts, not estimates. A tool that only forecasts costs upfront can be out of date within weeks; one that logs every quote, invoice and payment as it happens, with AI invoice scanning to cut manual entry, stays accurate for the life of the project. That's the model Budget My Reno uses for its budget vs. actual view.