Renovation Calculator Documentation

Overview

The Renovation Calculator is a web-based tool designed to help users estimate the cost of renovation projects. It takes into account room dimensions, materials, and labor costs to provide a detailed breakdown of expected expenses.

Features

Simple renovator

• Area Input
  • Enter the total area of the house (m²)
• Renovation Type
  • Choose a renovation type from the following options:
  • Basic Renovation - Cost-effective, includes necessary repairs and simple upgrades
  • Standard Renovation - A mid-range option with enhanced materials and more comprehensive updates
  • Luxury Renovation - High-end finishes and top-quality materials for a premium renovation
• Cost Estimation
  • The system will calculate the estimated cost based on the area and selected renovation type
  • Results will show a basic breakdown of material and labor costs

Detailed renovator

• Room Input
  • Add multiple rooms with dimensions (length, width, height)
  • Include doors and windows for each room
• Material Cost Calculation
  • Utilizes a database of common renovation materials
  • Calculates required quantities based on room dimensions
  • Provides cost breakdown for each material
• Labor Cost Estimation
  • Includes various types of labor (e.g., masonry, painting, etc.)
  • Calculates labor costs based on the project scope
• Detailed Cost Breakdown
  • Itemized list of materials with quantities and costs
  • Labor cost breakdown
  • Total project cost estimation

How to Use

1. Room Information Entry
   • Click "Add Room" to include a new room in your project
   • Enter room name, length, width, and height
   • Add doors and windows as needed
2. Submit for Calculation
   • After entering all rooms, click "Calculate Renovation Cost"
3. Review Results
   • Examine the detailed breakdown of material costs
   • Review labor cost estimates
   • Check the total project cost estimation

Calculation Methodology

1. Material Quantity Calculation:
   • Wall area = 2 * (length + width) * height
   • Floor/Ceiling area = length * width
   • Adjusts for doors and windows
2. Cost Calculation:
   • Material cost = quantity * price per unit
   • Labor cost = area * labor rate
3. Total Cost:
   • Sum of all material and labor costs