Renovation calculator
Estimate the equity a renovation adds against what it costs to complete: equity uplift, return on cost, break-even, and projected equity growth with and without the work.
Enter the full estimated value, not just how much it increases.
Equity uplift
$90,000
ROI
150%
Annual cashflow improvement
$7,800
Break-even
7 yr 8 mo
Bars show projected market value, not net equity. Subtract the renovation spend ($60,000) for your true position after costs.
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How renovation feasibility works
A renovation only makes sense if the value it adds comfortably exceeds what it costs to complete. That means estimating three things: the property's current value, its realistic value once the work is done, and the total cost of the renovation. The gap between the uplift in value and the money spent is the equity you create, and it is what separates a renovation that builds wealth from one that simply spends it.
This calculator turns those inputs into an equity uplift figure, a return on cost, and a break-even check, then projects your equity with and without the renovation over the years ahead. Higher rent after the work improves your position too. Enter your own figures above to see whether the numbers stack up before you commit.
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