Considering an extension, renovation or conversion?
Get clarity on your building project — before you commit
BuildWise gives you a bespoke, clear & structured starting point to understand likely costs, risks and planning considerations — before speaking to builders or committing to major decisions. For free.
What is a BuildWise Snapshot?
A BuildWise Snapshot gives you a clear, early-stage overview of your proposed building or renovation project.
Your Snapshot includes:
Indicative cost range based on your project type and location
Key risks and unknowns specific to your property and area
Planning and permission considerations relevant to your situation
Clear next-step guidance to help you move forward with confidence
How it works?
1. Answer a few quick questions about your property and plans2. BuildWise prepares instantly a personalised Snapshot3. Your Snapshot report is emailed to you shortly after submission
No calls. No chasing. No obligation.
How BuildWise can help at each stage
1. BuildWise Snapshot (Free)
Early-stage clarity to help you sense-check ideas, understand likely costs, and identify key considerations before committing to professional services.
Everything you need to understand the challenges ahead.
2. BuildWise Plan (One-off)
A more detailed, project-ready guide designed for homeowners who are preparing to move forward.
The BuildWise Plan expands the Snapshot into a structured overview covering:
The assumptions and constraints your project is currently based on
A deeper explanation of the cost drivers and sensitivities that matter most for projects like yours
Planning and permission considerations explained for your property and situation
A readiness checklist to help you prepare before speaking to architects, planners or builders
A clear decision roadmap for the next stage of your project
Everything you need before making your most important project decisions.
3. BuildWise Workspace (Subscription)
A private project space designed for the delivery phase of a build, where decisions continue over time.
The Workspace will help you:
Keep notes, documents and decisions in one place
Track key milestones and next steps
Stay organised and in control throughout your project
Everything you need to keep your project on track from start to finish.
Who BuildWise is for
BuildWise is designed for homeowners at different stages of a building or renovation project:
If you’re exploring ideas or sense-checking feasibility, the free Snapshot helps you understand likely costs, risks and early considerations.
If you’re preparing to take next steps, the BuildWise Plan provides deeper clarity before engaging architects, planners or builders.
If you’re actively progressing a project, the BuildWise Workspace is designed to help you stay organised and in control as decisions continue over time.
Whether you’re just starting out or already moving forward, BuildWise is designed to support clearer thinking at each stage.
Ready to get started?
Free. UK-focused. Designed to save time, money and uncertainty.
BuildWise provides structured, indicative guidance only and does not replace professional advice or formal design services.