Planning a project · Your input
Thinking about doing up your home?
Renovating or extending is exciting — and a bit daunting if you've never done it before. We're building a tool that guides homeowners through the whole thing in plain English: what it should cost, who you need, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Ten quick questions — there are no wrong answers.
1
Where are you with your project?
Pick one
Just dreaming / gathering ideas
Actively planning — researching costs and options
Getting quotes from builders
About to start — builder chosen
Just bought a place that needs work
2
What are you hoping to do?
Pick all that apply
Extend the house (kitchen, side return, rear)
Knock through / open up rooms
Not sure yet — still working it out
3
What worries you most about taking this on?
Tap in order — biggest worry first. Numbers show your ranking.
Hiring the wrong builder / getting ripped off
Not knowing if a price is fair
Not knowing where to start
Permissions, planning and regulations
Disruption / how long it'll take
Work not being done properly
4
How would you go about finding a builder?
Pick all that apply
Search Google / local listings
Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Rated People etc.
Social media / local Facebook groups
Through an architect or designer
5
What feels most confusing or unclear?
Tap in order — most confusing first. Numbers show your ranking.
How much things should cost
What order things happen in
Who I need (architect, engineer, builder…)
Contracts and how to pay safely
What to do if something goes wrong
6
Roughly what budget are you working with?
Pick one — rough is fine, this just helps us understand
No clue what it should cost
7
Would a tool that guides you through the whole thing help?
Pick all that would genuinely be useful to you
Tell me if a quote is fair
Answer my questions in plain English, any time
Show me the steps from start to finish
Connect me with vetted professionals
Help me pay safely and track progress
Sort the paperwork and permissions for me
8
On a project worth tens of thousands, what would peace of mind be worth?
Pick one — a tool that guides you and helps avoid costly mistakes
£10–20/month while the project runs
A one-off fee for the whole project
Whatever it takes to avoid a disaster
9
What's the one thing you wish someone would just explain to you?
Anything at all. One line is fine.