Your Projects. Your Costs. Your Overview.

The free cost tracker for all your DIY projects. Simply register, get started and stay in control.

Everything you need

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Cost Control

Track all expenses, compare budget with actual costs, and maintain financial overview.

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Material Lists

Document every screw, every paint, every board. Never forget what materials you purchased.

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Material Calculator

Calculate for free how much material you need. Concrete, paint, tiles and more โ€” with one click.

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Construction Diary

Record progress with photos and notes. A visual timeline of your project.

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Receipts & Warranty

Photograph receipts and invoices. Always keep warranty dates in sight.

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Privacy

GDPR-compliant and secure. Your data is encrypted and never shared with third parties.

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Mobile Optimized

Perfect on smartphone, tablet and desktop โ€” ideal for the construction site or hardware store.

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PDF Export

Complete project documentation as PDF. Ideal for insurance, home sale, or personal records.

How it works

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Create a project

Create a new project โ€” whether patio, kitchen, or garden project.

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Track materials & costs

Add materials, photograph receipts, and track your budget.

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Document progress

Use the construction diary for photos and notes on every work step.

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Analyze & export

Dashboard for overview, PDF export for your records.

For Every DIY Project

Whether it's a small repair or a major renovation โ€” always keep track of costs and materials.

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Build a Patio

Frost protection, concrete, paving stones, edging โ€” plan all materials and costs for your new patio. The material calculator helps with concrete quantities and frost protection layers.

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Renovate a Bathroom

Tiles, adhesive, grout, plumbing โ€” a bathroom renovation has many individual items. Record every expense and keep your budget under control.

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Install a Fence

Fence posts, concrete mix, fence panels โ€” use the fence calculator to determine exactly how much material you need, and track the costs.

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Paint a Room

Wall paint, primer, drop cloth, masking tape โ€” the paint calculator determines the right quantity and you keep costs in check.

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Install Flooring

Laminate, vinyl or hardwood โ€” calculate material needs including cutting waste, underlay and baseboards.

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Landscape a Garden

Gravel, bark mulch, lawn edging, potting soil โ€” plan your garden project and document progress in the construction diary.

Managing Renovation Costs: Why a Cost Tracker Is Essential

Every DIY enthusiast knows the problem: you start a new project full of motivation โ€” a patio, a new bathroom or simply fresh paint on the walls. But you quickly lose track of expenses. A bag of concrete here, a pack of screws there, and at the end you wonder where all the money went. A digital cost tracker solves exactly this problem: you record every expense right when shopping, assign it to a project and see at a glance how your budget is developing.

Proper material planning before your first purchase is especially important. Too little material means extra trips to the hardware store and lost time. Too much material means unnecessary costs and leftovers gathering dust in the basement. Our free material calculators for concrete, paint, tiles, flooring, insulation, drywall and more help you calculate the right quantities upfront โ€” based on proven formulas and manufacturer specifications.

Another advantage: complete documentation. With the integrated construction diary, you record every work step with photos and notes. Receipts and invoices can be saved as photos and assigned directly to a project. This documentation is not only valuable for yourself โ€” it can also be crucial for insurance claims, warranty disputes with contractors or when selling your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DIY Cost Tracker?

The DIY Cost Tracker is a free web app for home improvement enthusiasts. Track material costs, keep a construction diary with photos, and manage receipts โ€” all in one place.

Is the DIY Cost Tracker really free?

Yes, the DIY Cost Tracker is completely free to use. No hidden costs, no ads. Simply register and start right away.

How secure is my data?

Your data is stored securely and GDPR-compliant. We use encryption and never share your data with third parties.

What can the free material calculator do?

The material calculator precisely calculates how much concrete, paint, tiles, flooring, insulation, drywall, wallpaper, gravel and more you need for your project โ€” including cost estimates. Also available as a guided chatbot.

How do I plan renovation costs?

With the DIY Cost Tracker, you first create a project and define your budget. Then you record all material costs, tool purchases and expenses right when shopping. The dashboard shows you at any time how much you have spent and how much budget remains.

Can I upload my receipts and invoices?

Yes, you can upload receipts, invoices and delivery notes as photos and assign them directly to a project. This keeps all your documents in one digital place โ€” perfect for warranty claims or tax returns.

What is a construction diary and why do I need one?

A construction diary documents your project progress with photos, notes and dates. This is not just useful for memory โ€” for insurance claims, warranty disputes or a future property sale, thorough documentation can be extremely valuable.

Which material calculators are available?

The DIY Cost Tracker offers free calculators for concrete (foundation, slab, point foundation), paint (wall, ceiling, room), tiles, flooring (laminate, vinyl), insulation, drywall, fence, wallpaper, gravel and frost protection โ€” each with material and cost estimates.

Does the cost tracker work on smartphones?

Yes, the DIY Cost Tracker is fully mobile-optimized. You can record costs right at the hardware store, photograph receipts with your phone camera and document progress on site โ€” all from your smartphone.

Can I export my project data?

Yes, you can export your entire project as a PDF document. The export includes all costs, materials, construction diary entries and receipts โ€” ideal as documentation for insurance, landlords or property sales.

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