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Sign in Home Explore BuildBuddy FAQ About Contact Find Out More Cost Tracker The Home Extension Glossary Kitchen Design Service Expert Consultation Home Explore BuildBuddy FAQ About Contact Find Out More Cost Tracker The Home Extension Glossary Kitchen Design Service Expert Consultation Sign Up Menu Home Explore BuildBuddy FAQ About Contact Find Out More Cost Tracker The Home Extension Glossary Kitchen Design Service Expert Consultation Start your home extension journey today! BuildBuddy helps homeowners plan, manage and take control of their home extension budget. Sign Up Start your home extension journey today! Start your home extension journey today! BuildBuddy helps homeowners plan, manage, and take control of their home extension or renovation project. BuildBuddy helps homeowners plan, manage, and take control of their home extension budget. BuildBuddy helps homeowners plan, manage, and take control of their home extension or renovation project. Sign Up Your Home Extension Journey BuildBuddy is your companion navigating you through your house extension journey, from approval to completion – here’s how we do it. Estimate your extension costs Begin with a rough estimate and refine it for precision. Manage your budget Stay on top of your extension costs with BuildBuddy’s comprehensive budget tool. Expert guidance Tap into smart, AI-driven guidance tailored to your project’s unique needs. Sign Up Find Out More Your Ultimate Guide to Seamless Home Extensions Ask BuildBuddy anything about your project and get an answer instantly. Our AI powered extension expert will provide guidance on all your home extension queries. Real-time Responses Tailored Advice Easy Follow-ups Smart AI, Smarter Building Take a look at the screen on the left to see how our AI chatbot can simplify your building queries. Sign Up BuildBuddy is the expert guide you need for your house extension Discover how our platform is your all-in-one solution to plan ahead, make better decisions and stay in control. Click on the video to the right to hear how BuildBuddy can help you organise and manage your build like a pro. Play Video Why use BuildBuddy? BuildBuddy was created by homeowners for homeowners. With BuildBuddy, you can: Stay in control of your budget and build costs. Plan ahead by selecting all products and items necessary to complete your project. Get accurate quotes from builders by providing them with comprehensive project details. Sign Up Find Out More Common Pitfalls to Avoid During a Home Extension Incurring unexpected costs due to an expanding scope of work It’s common for the scope of work to grow as your home extension project progresses, leading to unexpected cost overruns. At BuildBuddy, we help you establish a clear, detailed plan from the start, including a breakdown of costs, ensuring you have a realistic budget and timeline. Our comprehensive approach helps prevent unanticipated costs and keeps your project on track. Unable to compare quotes from different builders Comparing quotes from different builders can be like comparing apples to oranges due to their diverse methodologies and varying level of detail. BuildBuddy’s platform makes this task simpler. We provide a standardised set of specifications for your project, so every builder is quoting on the same basis. This makes it easier for you to compare quotes side by side and select the best one for your needs. Delays to project completion Supply delays can significantly impact the construction timeline. With BuildBuddy, you’ll plan ahead, choosing fixtures, fittings, and materials in advance. Our platform helps you ensure everything is ordered on time, minimising the risk of delays. Struggling to keep track of spending Keeping track of spending can be complex during an extension project. That’s where BuildBuddy steps in. Our Budget Tool comes equipped with a cost tracker, enabling you to monitor your expenses in real-time. This proactive approach to budget management helps prevent overspending and keeps your project within financial bounds. Learn more about our Cost Tracker here . Finding the whole process confusing and overwhelming Understanding extension process and terminology can be challenging. That’s why BuildBuddy provides an easy to follow step-by-step guide with a handy Home Extension Glossary. The final build doesn’t match my initial vision Understanding your vision is paramount at BuildBuddy. For kitchen extensions, we’ve partnered with a leading kitchen design firm that provides FREE bespoke designs tailored to your preferences. These detailed designs, viewable in immersive 3D, ensure your kitchen is built to your exact specifications, guaranteeing that the final build aligns with your initial vision. Find out more here . Developed with You in Mind: A Customer-Centric Approach Developed with You in Mind: A Customer-Centric Approach Your feedback fuels our innovation. Sign Up The BuildBuddy onboarding experience was seamless and straightforward. It felt as though I was being personally guided through each step. The default specs saved me hours of time! Donald S. Single Storey Rear Extension I was completely lost when I started planning my home renovation. Every builder gave me a different quote, and I had no idea who was right. But then I found BuildBuddy. It simplified the quoting process, and I could finally compare apples to apples. Thanks to BuildBuddy, we found the perfect builder. Zoe M. Full House Renovation Doing a loft conversion seemed like a huge task, but BuildBuddy made it a breeze. The level of detail in the specifications was impressive, making sure that there were no nasty surprises along the way. Ian H. Loft Conversion I’ve been in the building trade for over a decade, and I’ve never come across a tool like BuildBuddy. The detailed project outlines make quoting accurate and fast. This platform is a builder’s dream come true. Nick W. Builder Before BuildBuddy, each project felt like reinventing the wheel. But with clear project details and easy communication, each new job is smooth sailing. This is hands down the best tool I’ve used in my career. Paul T. Builder The BuildBuddy onboarding experience was seamless and straightforward. It felt as though I was being personally guided through each step. The default specs saved me hours of time! Sarah J. Single Storey Rear Extension I was pretty nervous starting my two-story extension, but the Checklist feature on BuildBuddy was a game-changer. It helped keep everything on track, and most importantly, kept me calm throughout the whole process. Huge relief! George L. Double Storey Extension Our Story Hi, I’m David, BuildBuddy’s founder. I experienced first-hand the challenges of managing a house extension and set out on a mission to simplify the process through the power of technology. That is how BuildBuddy was born. Hi, I’m David, BuildBuddy’s founder. I experienced first-hand the challenges of managing a house extension and set out on a mission to simplify the process through the power of technology. That is how BuildBuddy was born. Hi, I’m David, BuildBuddy’s founder. I experienced first-hand the challenges of managing a house extension and set out on a mission to simplify the process through the power of technology. That is how BuildBuddy was born. 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