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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.

Your Stress Free Home Extension Journey

BuildBuddy is here to navigate you through your house extension journey from approval
to completion ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. Here’s how we do it:

BuildBuddy is here to navigate you through your house extension journey from approval to completion ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. Here’s how we do it:

Estimate your extension costs

Utilize our advanced cost estimator for a clear, initial understanding of your extension expenses. Begin with a rough estimate and refine it for precision.

Manage your project

Stay on top of your extension journey with BuildBuddy’s comprehensive project management tools. Track progress, oversee budgets, and ensure smooth execution.

Expert Guidance

Meet our AI Assistant, your on-demand expert for instant advice and insights. Tap into smart, AI-driven guidance tailored to your project’s unique needs.

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.

Smart AI, Smarter Building

Take a look at the screen on the left to see how our AI chatbot can simplify your building queries.

How it works

We’ve streamlined the house extension process
into four easy steps

1. Budgeting

You can begin budgeting for your total extension cost now. By doing so, you can easily track your spending progress and keep control of your budget as your project moves forward. Our cost planning tool helps you avoid unexpected expenses and plan head.

2. Select Specifications

Your drawings detail the shell of your extension. What goes into the space you’re creating such as the type of flooring, lighting, heating etc. are referred to as your “Specifications”. These details are important as it gives your builders the full scope of work involved so that they can provide you with an accurate quote. Selecting your Specifications with BuildBuddy is an easy-to-follow step-by-step process. Guidance is provided along the way to help you make more informed decisions. Once you’re done you will have a detailed scope of work to share with builders.

3. Builder Quotes

Once your specifications are complete, you're ready to request quotes from builders. Providing a comprehensive project breakdown removes the guesswork and enables your builder to provide a precise quote. This clarity makes comparisons between quotes much easier and eliminates unforeseen costs. Builders love this about BuildBuddy—it simplifies communication and ensures they're fully aligned with your vision.

4. Product Selection

Once you know what is going to be included within the scope of your extension then it’s time to start the product selection process. A typical single-storey extension will require you to purchase between 50-100 different products, from light fittings to kitchen appliances, flooring and much more. BuildBuddy turns this complex task into a seamless process, helping you find products that fit your specifications and budget.

BuildBuddy is the expert guide
you need for your house extension

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.

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.

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Why use BuildBuddy?

BuildBuddy was created by homeowners for homeowners.

With BuildBuddy, you can:

Common Pitfalls to Avoid During a Home Extension

Dodge common home extension pitfalls with BuildBuddy’s expert insights and solutions.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.