# Where Does Your Renovation Budget Really Go?

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525>\
**Category:** Trade Talk\
**Created:** [August 23, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525 "2025-08-23T10:14:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ephraim](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/ephraim/32/2038_2.png) [@Ephraim](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Ephraim)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/1 "2025-08-23T10:14:00Z")

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One of the biggest questions homeowners ask before renovating is: “Where will my money actually be spent?” Here’s a simple breakdown of how a typical renovation budget is allocated:

- Labour (30–40%) – Paying trades like builders, electricians, and plumbers usually takes the largest share.

- Materials & Fixtures (25–35%) – Tiles, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and fittings quickly add up.

- Design & Permits (5–10%) – Architects, draftspersons, and council approvals are essential costs.

- Structural Work (10–15%) – Foundations, framing, and roofing can take a solid slice of the budget.

- Finishes (10–15%) – Paint, décor, and styling to bring everything together.

- Contingency (10–15%) – A safety buffer for surprises like hidden damage or material delays.

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**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/2 "2025-08-23T10:15:44Z")

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Nice work here man, I’m proud of you

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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 10:26am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/3 "2025-08-23T10:26:35Z")

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You keep impressing me with your articles mate

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/4 "2025-08-23T22:51:25Z")

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Amazing work man

God bless

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**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/5 "2025-08-24T00:55:44Z")

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Great statistical work done here mate

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**Author:** ![BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/buildersltd/32/14872_2.png) [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/6 "2025-08-24T00:56:29Z")

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breakdowns are never accurate.

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**Author:** ![Ephraim](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/ephraim/32/2038_2.png) [@Ephraim](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Ephraim)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/7 "2025-08-24T00:58:44Z")

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That was just for explanation not accurate

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**Author:** ![Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Blossom1)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/where-does-your-renovation-budget-really-go/22525/8 "2026-01-07T00:37:40Z")

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You are always on point buddy