For homeowners, wherever you're building
Know what you agreed before you pay the final bill.
Track the original quote, agreed extras, payments and important records in one simple place.
Clear records. Fewer surprises.
- Know what you agreed.
- Know what you've paid.
- Know what needs checking.
Built for homeowners having an extension, loft, kitchen, bathroom or renovation done. Works with one builder or several trades — they never need an account.
Example project
Difference to check
£3,450
BuildRecord doesn't decide whether a charge is right or wrong. It shows the difference between your record and the final bill, so you know what to check with your builder before you pay.
Your quote, your changes, your payments — one record.
Extras and reductions get agreed in conversations, messages and site chats. BuildRecord keeps them together with the evidence, so the final bill has something to be checked against.
How BuildRecord works
Step 1
Save your starting point
Upload your quote as a PDF or photo, or type the figure in. Quote or estimate — it's your clear starting figure.
Step 2
Record changes as they happen
Extras, reductions, no-cost changes and amounts not yet agreed. Only what you mark as agreed counts towards your expected cost.
Step 3
Keep the evidence and payments
Save the WhatsApp screenshot, email or photo next to the change, and log each deposit or stage payment as you pay it.
Step 4
Check the final bill
Compare the final invoice with your record and see what matches, what needs checking and what to ask your builder about.
Clear records make conversations easier for everyone.
During a build, the original price gets hard to compare with the final bill because extras and changes were agreed in conversations, WhatsApp messages and emails. BuildRecord keeps that trail in one calm, factual record — good for you and fair to your builder.
Built for homeowners
Works with the quotes, screenshots, messages, photos and invoices you already receive.
Your project records in one place
Your projects and files sit in your own private account. Uploaded files are never public — they open through short-lived private links only you can request.
Clear figures, no construction software
Original quote, expected final cost, paid so far and expected remaining — on one screen, on your phone, on site.
Why homeowners use BuildRecord
Designed around the problems that make building projects difficult to keep track of.
See what you agreed
Keep your starting quote and agreed changes together so you don't have to reconstruct the project months later.
Stop searching everywhere
Keep relevant messages, emails, photographs and documents alongside the part of the project they relate to.
Check the final bill
Compare your recorded expected cost with the final invoice and see where figures may need checking.
Keep track of payments
Record what you've paid, when you paid it and what the payment related to.
Keep using it
BuildRecord is deliberately simple. It's designed for homeowners, not construction managers.
Keep a lasting record
Your project history remains organised after the builders have left.
One project. One payment.
Start free. When you're ready to check the final bill, unlock Final Bill Check and your complete project record for £19.99, once. Paddle converts this to your local currency at checkout.
Free
£0Create your project and start organising your building costs for free.
- Create one project
- Upload your original quote
- Record up to 3 changes
- Record up to 3 payments
- Try BuildRecord
Full BuildRecord
£19.99 one-off per projectOne project. One payment. No subscription.
- Unlimited changes
- Unlimited payments
- Evidence attachments (fair storage limits apply)
- Full project timeline
- Final Bill Check
- Project Record export
- No monthly subscription
No monthly subscription
Common questions
What is BuildRecord?
BuildRecord helps homeowners keep a clear record of their builder's original quote, agreed changes, payments and final invoice.
Is BuildRecord for builders?
BuildRecord is primarily designed for homeowners managing building, renovation or improvement work. Your builder never needs an account.
Does BuildRecord tell me if my builder has overcharged me?
No. BuildRecord compares the information you record against the final amount charged and highlights differences that may need checking.
Does BuildRecord provide legal advice?
No. BuildRecord is an organisational and record-keeping tool. It does not provide legal, financial or professional construction advice.
How much does BuildRecord cost?
You can start your project for free. Full BuildRecord costs £19.99 as a one-off payment for one project. There is no monthly subscription. Paddle converts the price to your local currency at checkout.
What happens to my project records?
Your projects, figures and files are stored in your own private account and only you can open them. Files are never public — they open through short-lived private links. You can ask us to export or delete your data at any time using the data request form in the footer.
Are you a builder or property professional?
Explore Claim Mate — a separate tool designed for professionals working on building projects.
BuildRecord helps you organise information about your project and compare your records. It does not provide legal, surveying, quantity surveying, financial or construction advice and does not determine whether an amount is legally payable. AI can make mistakes — always check important information against your original documents.