A guide on budgeting for home renovations

Whether you’re just freshening up a room with a lick of paint or taking on a full transformation, renovating your home can be exciting and rewarding. We’ve all got dream home projects we’d love to create but it’s important to understand the costs involved before starting. You don’t want to end up with a room half finished because you’ve gone way over budget.

Tiles can create amazing spaces in your home. HomeTiles have tiles to suit any project, from bathrooms and kitchens to flooring and outdoor areas.

We’ve put together a guide on the costs you should consider for any renovation project. Use our tips to help you price and plan your next home renovation.

What kind of renovation are you planning?

Depending on the scale of your project, costs can naturally ramp up quite quickly. So, sticking to a plan of what you want to do is important. Whether it’s one room, the whole house or just the flooring, decide what you want to do and stick to it to keep costs achievable.

If you are looking at a larger scale job, speak to one of the team because you might be eligible for certain discounts to help manage your costs.

Once you’re set on what you want to achieve, it’s time to price up your renovation. We’d recommend getting a quote from a tradesman first and comparing some prices. After that you’ll be able to put together a budget that suits you.

Spending costs for tiles and materials

When costing up your project there’s many things to factor in. Decorating materials, tools, lighting and fixtures, carpets and flooring. HomeTiles have got you covered for all of your tile needs with high quality ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles.

When looking at tile costings, it’s worth spending some time weighing up the costs for each kind of tile. If you’re buying in bulk, you’ll likely be able to cut costs. We charge per square meter for our tiles, this makes it easier to price and plan exactly how much you need.

We have a mixture of trading essentials to ensure that you have everything you need to tile your home. From sealant and adhesive to tile trims and spacers. If you’re applying the tiles yourself, we can offer advice on the tools you might require. However, for maximum HomeTile satisfaction why not look into getting a professional to tile for you?

Key price points to consider.

In addition to tiles, there are other costs to factor into your home renovation project. Here is a list of the costs to consider below.

1. Labour costs

This can be one of the biggest expenses, particularly if you’re hiring professionals for the job. Labour costs may include plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work, and potentially a tiler!

We work with tradesmen every day and of course you’ll want to check out your trader before hiring them for a project. We recommend checkatrade.com for reliable trading reviews and testimonials.

2. Permits

Depending on the size of your project, you may need to obtain permits from local authorities. If you’re looking to build an extension or an annex for example, you’ll likely need planning permission, along with any other permits required.

3. Design fees

It may be in your interest to hire a professional designer for your project. Not everyone has the time or creative eye to plan and execute a home renovation. From choosing colours, tile choices and design features, a professional designer can put together a full mock-up for your renovation.

Hiring a designer is an extra fee that you’d have to factor into your spending costs. Whether you are planning to renovate your kitchen, bathroom or entire home, the fees can vary depending on the level of service that you are expecting.

Services to keep your costs down.

We offer free samples of our tiles to help you with the decision-making process. Having a physical sample means you can compare ideas in the space you’re actually renovating. At HomeTiles, we offer a maximum of 3 free tile samples.

Plan your time wisely. Depending on the time of year, you might be able to pick up great deals in our clearance sales. We often have clearance sales around wintertime. However, be sure to book any tradesmen well in advance, as traders are often very busy either side of Christmas!

HomeTiles also offer free delivery for orders of over £350.

Finding your nearest store

If you’re unsure where the nearest HomeTiles store is to you, we’ve got a handy location checker on our website. It can be really helpful to come into our stores to get an idea of the products we have on display.

With our online virtual tours, you can take a sneak preview of our Tile Shops before you visit. We currently have local stores in Aylesbury, Barking, High Wycombe, Ilford, New Southgate, Rainham, Uxbridge, Chingford, Tottenham, Staples Corner, Milton Keynes and Stoke-On-Trent.

Pop in and one of our friendly team will be able to help and advise you on the best solution for your home renovation project.

Choose HomeTiles for your home decor.

At HomeTiles, we’re committed to providing you with a wide range of high-quality tiles to help you achieve a successful renovation.

With careful planning and the right resources, you can transform your home into the space of your dreams. Check out our website for tile inspiration for your next project.