Everything You Need to Renovate with Confidence
From finding your first property to finishing your final room — Renovate Me covers every stage of the journey with structured, expert guidance.
Property Buying Journey
The UK property buying process is one of the most stressful experiences a homeowner can go through — but it doesn't have to be. Renovate Me walks you through every stage, from your initial property search all the way through to completion day.
- Step-by-step property search guidance — what to look for, how to spot red flags
- Survey types explained — RICS Level 1, 2 and 3 surveys and what to do with the results
- Mortgage milestones — from Decision in Principle through to formal mortgage offer
- Conveyancing and solicitors — what happens and what you need to do at each stage
- Exchange and completion — exactly what happens on the day you get your keys
- First-day checklist — what to check when you first walk through the door
Property Buying Journey
From first search to getting the keys
Problem Diagnosis
Damp, subsidence, cracked plaster, faulty wiring — every property has problems. The key is knowing what to look for, how serious it is, and what to do about it before it costs you thousands.
- Rising damp vs penetrating damp vs condensation — diagnose the type correctly
- Cracked plaster — hairline cracks vs structural cracks, how to tell the difference
- Leaking radiators — bleeding radiators, replacing valves, fixing leaks
- Loose or cracked tiles — re-grouting, replacing tiles, full retiling
- Roof problems — missing tiles, flat roof leaks, guttering issues
- Subsidence — identifying early signs and what steps to take
Problem Diagnosis
Identify issues before they become expensive surprises
Repair & Renovation Guides
Whether you're patching a crack in the ceiling or fitting a new kitchen, our library of guides covers every repair, renovation and replacement job in the home. Written by trade professionals, in plain English.
- Plastering — fixing cracks, skimming walls, dry lining
- Electrics — consumer units, adding sockets, safety testing
- Plumbing — radiators, boilers, leaks, water pressure
- Flooring — tiles, laminate, hardwood, fixing loose boards
- Kitchen fit-outs — from planning to final fix
- Bathroom fit-outs — full guides from demolition to tiling
Repair & Renovation Guides
100+ step-by-step how-to guides
Cost Calculators
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is starting a job without knowing what it will cost. Our calculators give you realistic estimates for materials and labour so you can plan your budget with confidence.
- Material calculators for every job — tiles, paint, plaster, flooring and more
- Labour estimates based on UK trade rates
- Full cost breakdowns for major renovation jobs
- Budget tracking — set your total budget and track spend by stage
- Compare DIY vs hiring a tradesperson
- Material shopping lists — automatically generated for each job
Cost Calculators
Know your budget before you commit
Gamified Progress Tracker
Renovation can feel overwhelming when you try to hold the whole project in your head. Our gamified progress tracker breaks it into manageable stages, unlocking new content as you complete each one — just like a game.
- 13 renovation stages — from structural work through to decorating
- Unlock the next stage when you complete the current one
- Stage-by-stage checklists — tick off every task
- Before and after photo logging at each stage
- Milestone celebrations to keep you motivated
- Full renovation timeline view — see how far you've come
Gamified Progress Tracker
Unlock stages as you complete them
Community & Sharing
Renovation is hard. But you don't have to do it alone. Our community of homeowners share their progress, before-and-after photos, tips and experiences — so you can learn from people who've done exactly what you're trying to do.
- Share before-and-after photos of every stage
- Follow other renovators and their journeys
- Get inspired by completed projects
- Ask questions in a community of like-minded homeowners
- Share cost breakdowns — what did that kitchen really cost?
- Viral sharing — inspire your friends and family
Community & Sharing
Share transformations. Get inspired. Stay motivated.
What's Included at a Glance
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