Home renovation calculator
A newly launched property tool by Towergate Insurance highlights which home renovations will add the most value to a property, giving homeowners a range of options to explore before committing to spending and providing guidance on the wisest renovation to invest in.
To calculate how much a new bathroom, kitchen or outdoor space etc. could add to the value of your home, and the estimated profit once the cost of the work is taken off, simply enter the property's current value and select the budget in the calculator here - https://www.towergateinsurance.co.uk/home-and-property-insurance/most-profitable-home-renovations
Costwise is a free UK renovation cost calculator covering 56 common home improvement jobs, including loft conversions, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms and driveways. Estimates can be adjusted by job type, size, specification and region, and each calculator is accompanied by a guide price breakdown showing typical from, typical and up-to costs. No registration is required.
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