Calculate Your Reno Budget in 3 Easy Steps with Qanvast's Renovation Calculator!

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Renovations are no walk in the park. Among other struggles, finding the right budget can feel like a headless stumble in the dark. Introducing our Renovation Calculator – the first in Singapore, powered by data from over $ 20 million worth of renovation contracts – a convenient online feature that lets you plan and calculate your ideal renovation budget in 3 simple steps.

Simply fill up the necessary fields and watch a personalised budget amount is generated for you – in a matter of minutes! Each entry also comes with a unique budget breakdown report that provides budget breakdowns, budget allocations and useful renovation cost hacks, all to prepare you on your journey to become a whip-smart renovator.

Here's how it works:

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To get started, select the options that best match your home's profile. These details, such as property size and type, are important for determining how much you will need for your renovation.

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Based on local trends, home profiles play an important role in deciding final renovation budgets (and estimates).

• It costs more to rent a flat HDB ($ 53,000) than a condominium home ($ 49,000).
• On average, resale homes cost nearly twice as much ($ 74,500) compared to new properties ($ 42,000) in the same class.

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Tasks like painting, wiring and hacking may be most important, however, which really matters is the degree to which they are carried out, which has a greater influence on your budget.

This is exactly why it is possible for you to have a particular task (e.g. carpentry, masonry), be it light, moderate or extensive. Each option also includes an estimated budget to give you a rough idea of ​​how things will add up.

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Qanvast's Renovation Calculator will give you an estimate for your interior makeover, along with a nifty breakdown of the costs.

But we are still not done! Unfortunately, in real life, things do not always add up nicely the way they should. Be it last minute alterations, unforeseen structural issues, or even moving costs, these renovations hiccups can cause your final renovation bill to balloon.

For this reason, it is advisable to set aside a buffer (10 to 20 percent of your renovation budget) for a rainy day. Also, do not forget to include the total cost of your furniture and appliances – typically $ 10,000 to $ 30,000 – to get a more accurate picture!

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