Recent content by steve332

Thanks again for your feedback. I've actually taken your comments on board and made some changes to the concrete calculator. It now calculates DIY costs independently using cement, sand, aggregate, delivery and equipment hire, rather than assuming DIY will automatically be cheaper...

Thanks very much for taking the time to look through the site and give such detailed feedback. I really appreciate it. The business model is fairly simple. The website is completely free to use, and the intention is eventually to support it through advertising and potentially affiliate links...

Thanks everyone, some really useful points here. The comments about hidden costs, realistic labour times and insulation are exactly the sort of feedback I was hoping for. I'm looking at improving the calculators to account for things people often overlook, such as preparation materials...

Completely agree. I think that's one of the biggest reasons DIY projects end up costing more than people expect. It's not necessarily the main materials that catch people out, but all the smaller things like adhesives, fixings, preparation materials, waste disposal and unexpected problems...

Hi everyone, I've recently built a free website called MyProjectCosts to help people estimate the costs of DIY and home improvement projects. It includes calculators for painting, flooring, tiling, fencing, concrete and other household projects. I've also added a DIY Reality Checker, which...

Hi, For Kent, I'd expect labour costs to vary quite a bit depending on the condition of the property and how much preparation is needed. As a very rough guide, I'd budget: - Kitchen fitting: £2,500–£5,000 labour for a fairly standard kitchen, potentially more if you're moving plumbing...

Hi everyone, I've recently built a free website called MyProjectCosts to help people estimate the costs of DIY and home improvement projects. It includes calculators for painting, flooring, tiling, fencing, concrete and other household projects. I've also added a DIY Reality Checker, which...