Terms & Conditions

Updated for 2026 UK pricing

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to RenoCost. By accessing and using our website and renovation cost calculator, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Definitions

  • "RenoCost", "we", "us", or "our" refers to RenoCost UK
  • "Website" refers to renocost.co.uk and all associated pages
  • "Service" refers to our renovation cost calculator and related tools
  • "User", "you", or "your" refers to any person accessing or using our website

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using RenoCost, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

3. Nature of Our Service

RenoCost provides an online renovation cost calculator that generates estimated costs based on:

  • Information you provide about your property
  • UK average costs and market data
  • Regional cost variations based on postcode

4. Estimates Disclaimer

Important Notice

All cost estimates provided by RenoCost are for informational and planning purposes only. They are not quotes, and actual costs may vary significantly based on factors including but not limited to: property condition, access requirements, material choices, labour availability, and unforeseen complications.

We strongly recommend obtaining at least three written quotes from qualified UK tradespeople before commencing any renovation work. RenoCost does not guarantee the accuracy of any estimates and accepts no liability for decisions made based on our calculations.

4a. Enquiry Submissions and Authorisation to Share

Our enquiry form asks you to tick a required box confirming that you request RenoCost to help you obtain quotations or services. By submitting the form you:

  • Authorise RenoCost to share your enquiry and contact details with up to three suitable tradespeople; and
  • Authorise RenoCost to share your enquiry with trusted lead generation partners where this is necessary or appropriate to help you obtain quotations or related services.

You confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are the person (or are authorised to act on behalf of the person) whose details are being submitted.

The tradespeople and partners you are introduced to are independent businesses. Once we have shared your enquiry, they become independent controllers of your personal data and are responsible for how they use it and for any quotation, contract, work, warranty or dispute that follows. Full details are set out in our Privacy Policy.

5. User Responsibilities

When using our service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information about your property
  • Not use our service for any unlawful purpose
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our website or servers
  • Not use automated systems to access our service without permission
  • Not submit false or misleading information

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the RenoCost website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of RenoCost or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • RenoCost shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed £100
  • We do not warrant that our service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • We are not liable for any losses arising from your reliance on our estimates

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RenoCost, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our service or violation of these terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of our service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14a. Homeowner Enquiry Terms (RenoCost Trade Network)

These additional terms apply to trade businesses receiving a homeowner enquiry through the RenoCost Trade Network:

  • RenoCost acts as an introducer only and does not guarantee that the homeowner will award you the work.
  • Homeowner enquiries are currently free for RenoCost Trade Members. We may introduce optional premium features in the future.
  • You may only use the homeowner's personal information to respond to the specific enquiry you receive. You may not add the homeowner to marketing lists, share their details with third parties, or contact them about anything else.
  • You confirm that you are a legitimate UK trade business with the relevant insurance and right to operate.
  • RenoCost is not a party to any contract that arises between you and the homeowner. Any work, payment, dispute or warranty is solely between you and the homeowner.
  • RenoCost may suspend or remove members at any time for misuse of homeowner data, repeated unresponsiveness, or breach of these terms.
  • All homeowner data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

RenoCost

Email: info@renocost.co.uk

How We Calculate Costs

RenoCost estimates are calculated from published UK cost benchmarks and RenoCost's documented per-module cost assumptions. The model adjusts these assumptions using the property characteristics, selected renovation scope, finish level and broad postcode-based pricing region, then presents a low, mid and high planning range.

  • Published UK benchmarks — macro reference points for construction costs and materials and labour trends, used to sense-check RenoCost's own assumptions.
  • RenoCost's per-module assumptions — cost and duration assumptions for each renovation module, reviewed and updated periodically by the RenoCost team.
  • Estimate ranges — low, mid and high bands set to reflect the realistic spread between competitive and premium specifications, rather than a single fixed price.

Data confidence note

Completed calculator estimates are used to produce anonymous renovation-planning insights. They are not contractor quotations, invoices or confirmed final project costs. RenoCost estimates are intended for initial planning and budgeting. Property condition, specification, access, contractor availability and site-specific requirements can change the final cost. Always obtain detailed written quotations before committing to a project.

Regional adjustments are applied based on postcode area to reflect broad differences in local labour and material rates. See our Method Glossary for definitions of the terms used here.

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