Best Remodel Budget and Cost Tracker App (2026)

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Renovation Budget Tracker

Track expenses, payments, and invoices as your renovation progresses — so you always know where your budget stands.

Manage a Live Renovation Budget

Manage the least fun part of a renovation — the budget.

Renovation budgets don’t break because of bad estimates.

They break because costs aren’t tracked as work happens.

  • Invoices arrive late.

  • Payments are scattered.

  • Changes pile up.

Remodelum gives you a single source of truth for your renovation budget.

Key Features of Remodelum

  • Get Your Renovation Finances Under Control: Easily build your renovation budget and adjust it along the way.
    Record all payments (past, pending and expected) and invoices

  • Simplify Your Renovation Management: Easy to use, click and go renovation management platform. Upload scope of work or invoices to automatically record information

  • Record contractor information, contracts, dates, invoices and payments. Record purchased item details and invoices

  • Build a log with the details of all the home improvement projects performed. Store invoices, contractors and dates for future reference

  • Add Contributors to your project so they can check progress and store information. Inform with Contractors of the specifics of their slice of the project

Screenshot of Remodelum's budget tracker per project - comparison of budget vs. actual costs

Maximize Your Renovation ROI

If you’re managing a multiple properties or planning a major remodel for resale, Remodelum helps you stay on top of every dollar. Create detailed budgets by category, compare contractor quotes side-by-side, and monitor actuals vs plan in real time. Stay organized and protect your margins with built-in tools for tracking invoices, change orders, and payments.

What you can track

  • Quick classification of all your expenses - Details at profesisonal and category level

  • Real time visibility of cost overruns and deviations vs. budget

  • Keep a record of all your invoices and receipts

  • Understand areas of overspend

  • Keep your contractor informed of his slice of the renovation

Tracking Guide

Make sure you document your investment!

Every roof replacement, kitchen remodel, and addition increases your cost basis. A clean capital improvements log will help you keep your property’s market value.

Investment Record
Illustrative image of how Remodelum uses AI to extract information from invoices, receipts and contracts

Ease of use: Drag & drop invoices and contracts to record information

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Manage your Real Estate Projects with Remodelum - Estimate the cost of your renovations, track your expenses, store invoices and contracts - Maximize your ROI

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Still planning Your Renovation? Estimate your Costs using Remodelum

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What types of renovations is Remodelum supporting?

Renovate without the need of Spreadsheets

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User Testimonials

  • “Remodelum is an incredibly helpful tool in all the chaos of construction. Running the budget is always the least enjoyable part of project management but Remodelum actually makes it fun and is giving me a better sense of control"

    Lisa M., San Diego, CA

  • “Starting my renovation felt overwhelming until I found Remodelum. The platform helped me build my budget and select my contractor”

    Steve R., Austin, TX

  • “Thanks to Remodelum, we were able to manage our renovation budget with confidence. It was like having a personal finance assistant!"

    Sarah W., Orlando, FL

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 FAQs

  • home renovation tracker helps you stay organized during a remodel by tracking your budget, expenses, contractor payments, milestones, and project timelines in one place. Remodelum lets you monitor everything from cost estimates to receipts—all in one app.

  • Yes! Remodelum allows you to log every expense, compare it to your original budget, and see how much you’ve spent vs. how much is left. You can tag categories like labor, materials, permits, and more.

  • Yes, Remodelum is free with features like budgeting, quote comparison, document storage, and payment tracking.

  • You start by entering your planned renovation budget, then add actual costs as they come in. The tracker updates in real-time, so you can spot overruns early and make smart adjustments.

  • Yes. Remodelum lets you invite collaborators so you can share budgets, documents, and timelines with your spouse, contractor, or designer.

  • Our app works for all renovation types—from full home remodels to kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, or even room additions. You can track multiple projects in one account.

  • Absolutely. You can upload and compare contractor quotes, mark invoices as paid, and attach receipts or warranties to each entry.

    • Track remodeling expenses by project, room, or contractor</li>

    • Monitor actual spending vs your renovation budget</li>

    • Upload invoices, receipts, and payment records</li>

    • Track payments, deposits, and balance due for contractors

    • Stay on top of every renovation dollar and avoid budget overruns

    • Homeowners managing DIY renovations

    • Property owners hiring contractors

    • Real estate investors and house flippers

    • First-time home buyers planning upgrades

    • Anyone looking to avoid renovation surprises