🔨 Renovation Tool

Home Renovation Cost Estimator

Get realistic room-by-room renovation cost estimates based on actual African labour and material prices in your country.

🌍 Setup
🏠 Select Rooms to Renovate

Click all rooms you want to renovate

Estimated Total Renovation Cost
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Low — High estimate range
Rooms / Areas
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Cost per m²
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Contingency (15%)
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Important: These are indicative estimates based on typical African contractor rates and material costs. Always get 3+ quotes from local contractors before committing to a budget. Prices vary significantly by city, contractor quality, and material availability.

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💡 Renovation Budgeting Tips

✅Always add 15–20% contingency to your budget. Renovations almost always go over estimate.
✅Get at least 3 quotes from licensed contractors and check references.
✅Stage your renovation — do structural work first, then electrical, then finishes.
✅Buy materials yourself where possible. Contractor markups on materials are typically 20–40%.
✅Kitchen and bathroom renovations give the best return on investment (40–60% of cost).
✅Never pay more than 30% upfront. Pay in milestones tied to work completed.

📊 Average Cost per m² (Mid-Range)

🇿🇦 South Africa: R3,000–8,000/m²

🇰🇪 Kenya: KSh 25,000–60,000/m²

🇳🇬 Nigeria: ₦80,000–250,000/m²

🇬🇭 Ghana: GH₵ 500–1,500/m²

These rates cover all labour and standard local materials. Imported materials add 30–60%.

Practical workflow

Renovation Cost Calculator: quick guide

Not sure how to get the most from the Renovation Cost Calculator? Enter your measurements and quantities and it returns a costed material and labour estimate — built for all 54 African countries.

  • What you get: a costed material and labour estimate, so you can move from a quick look to a real decision.
  • How it works: the Renovation Cost Calculator takes your measurements and quantities and shows the working, not just a single number.
  • What to check: confirm current local material prices and site specifics before you rely on the result.

Reviewed 2026. Results are a guide — always confirm current local material prices and site specifics before acting.

Renovation Cost Calculator — enter your details above to see your result.

Renovation Cost Calculator FAQ

How do I use the Renovation Cost Calculator?

Enter your measurements and quantities in the fields above. The Renovation Cost Calculator then gives you a costed material and labour estimate you can use straight away.

How accurate is the Renovation Cost Calculator?

It is as accurate as the values you enter and shows the assumptions behind the result. Always confirm current local material prices and site specifics before you rely on it.

Is the Renovation Cost Calculator free, and does it cover my country?

Yes — it is completely free, works on any phone or computer with no signup, and is built for all 54 African countries.