Thinking about renovating your home but overwhelmed by the unknown costs and confusing quotes? You’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges homeowners face when starting a renovation project is budgeting — and getting clear on what a realistic cost actually looks like. That’s exactly why the Houseace Renovation Calculator, powered by AIreno, was built. It removes the guesswork, delivers real-time cost estimates in seconds, and gives you the clarity and confidence to plan your renovation the smart way.

Whether you’re tackling a simple bathroom upgrade, extending your home, or gutting your kitchen, this calculator lets you price, plan, and prepare — without the usual stress. And best of all? It’s free, built specifically for Australian homes, and backed by real data from thousands of completed jobs. In this expanded guide, we’ll walk you through how it works, what sets it apart from every other cost tool online, and how you can use it to launch your renovation with total confidence.

🚀 What Is the Houseace Renovation Calculator?

The Houseace Renovation Calculator is a cutting-edge pricing engine developed in partnership with AIreno — Australia’s most advanced renovation quoting platform. It allows homeowners, buyers, and real estate agents to get instant, project-specific cost estimates based on real market data from licensed contractors around the country.

Whereas most online calculators give you vague national averages, Houseace’s tool pulls from up-to-date pricing across multiple trades, factoring in suburb-level labour rates, material choices, project complexity, and compliance requirements in your state or territory. It also considers practical factors like access restrictions, demolition needs, and whether your project will require plumbing relocation or electrical upgrades.

The result? A tailored, localised estimate that’s shockingly accurate — and totally usable whether you’re budgeting, selling, financing, or just curious.

🛠️ What Projects Can You Quote?

The calculator supports a full range of renovation projects, including:

• ✅ Bathroom Renovations (ensuite, main, powder room)
• ✅ Kitchen Renovations (standard, luxury, island or galley styles)
• ✅ Full Home Renovations
• ✅ House Extensions & Additions (single storey or second storey)
• ✅ Interior and Exterior Painting
• ✅ Flooring Installation (timber, laminate, vinyl, hybrid, carpet)
• ✅ Laundry Upgrades
• ✅ Outdoor Renovations (pergolas, decking, fencing)
• ✅ Electrical & Lighting Works
• ✅ Wall Removal, Structural Openings, and Reconfigurations

Every project type includes specific logic and common scoping bundles, allowing you to build a quote that reflects your actual needs. You can also fine-tune inclusions like waterproofing, cabinetry, tiling, appliance installation, and even waste removal — so you’re pricing the full scope, not just the basics.

🔍 How It Works — Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Select Your Project Type
   Choose from a menu of renovation categories. Each one has its own set of tailored inputs.
2. Enter Project Details
   Add suburb (for local pricing), size of the area (sqm or rooms), and answer a few simple yes/no questions about the scope. For example: Are you moving plumbing? Do you need waterproofing?
3. Receive Instant Price Range
   Based on your answers, you’ll receive an instant estimate range (e.g., $21,000–$26,000) that reflects the local labour market, scope complexity, and build type.
4. Refine and Customise (Optional)
   Want more accuracy? Add fixture preferences (budget, standard, premium), select tile finishes, or upload floorplans and reference photos for review.
5. Lock in a Planner or Share the Estimate
   From there, you can instantly request help from a planner to finalise your project scope or share your quote with partners, lenders, buyers, or tradies.

💡 What Makes It So Different (and Better)

• 🔄 Live Australian Market Data: Pulled from real quotes submitted by verified contractors in every state.
• 🧠 AI-Driven Logic: Detects hidden scope elements like structural changes, waterproofing rules, or lighting upgrades.
• 📍 Suburb-Based Accuracy: Pricing adapts to cost-of-living and trade availability in your exact location.
• ✅ Legally Compliant Scoping: Estimates are based on state-specific building codes and licence requirements.
• 📋 Real Scope Planning: You’re not just getting a number — you’re mapping a renovation plan.

📊 Real-World Examples of Estimates

Example 1: Main Bathroom Renovation in Sydney (6 sqm, mid-range finish)

• Estimated Cost: $18,400 – $25,200
• Includes: Waterproofing, tiling, vanity, toilet, shower screen, exhaust, lighting, demolition

Example 2: U-Shaped Kitchen Renovation in Brisbane (9 sqm, appliances not included)

• Estimated Cost: $24,800 – $31,900
• Includes: Custom cabinetry, tiled splashback, plumbing & electrical relocation, benchtop

Example 3: House Extension in Melbourne (30 sqm, single storey, brick)

• Estimated Cost: $92,000 – $128,000
• Includes: Framing, roofing, plaster, flooring, windows, insulation, paint, permits

These estimates are just the beginning — every input you add will make them more accurate.

🤯 Why Use It Before Getting Quotes from Builders

• 🧾 Set expectations — Know the ballpark before getting formal quotes
• 🛡️ Avoid scope creep — Plan smarter by seeing what’s actually included in each job
• 💬 Negotiate better — Speak to trades with confidence
• 💸 Avoid overpaying — Spot overpriced quotes or missing inclusions early
• 🔍 Save hours — Eliminate the back-and-forth of rough quoting from 3+ contractors

The calculator is also useful if you’re:

• Getting loan pre-approval
• Planning to renovate before selling
• Pricing for a buyer or investment group
• Needing a scope list for insurance purposes

🧰 Take the Next Step with AIreno

Once your instant estimate feels right, AIreno can help you:

• Finalise a scope with a renovation planner
• Lock in licensed trades to quote your job
• Book a full-service renovation with a fixed price
• Add optional project management for delivery oversight
• Track your project and payments through one dashboard

It’s not just a calculator — it’s a renovation system.

📍 Try the Calculator Now

If you want to renovate with confidence and skip the stress of confusing quotes, the Houseace Renovation Calculator is where you start.

👉 Try it now and get an accurate, instant renovation estimate for your home.

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