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Makeover Estimator

Homeowners & Buyers

Know Exactly What a Renovation Will Cost - Before You Buy

Walk into any home, scan and measure, take photos, and speak to Room Coach. Get an accurate, contractor-level renovation estimate in minutes - plus visualizations and market comparisons to help you make smart decisions.

The reality

The Reality Most Homeowners Face

Most people find a home they like before they know what the renovation will really cost. That uncertainty makes every next step harder.

Makeover Estimator gives you real numbers before you commit.

Walk the home, create a scope, visualize the work, and understand the estimate before you make your next move.

See How It Works

No Clear Renovation Cost

You love the house, but you do not know what the repairs will really cost.

Contractor Pricing Uncertainty

You are not sure if a quote is fair, inflated, or missing key items.

Risky Fixer-Upper Offers

A bad repair estimate can lead to an offer that is too high or a deal that falls apart.

Hidden Costs & Delays

Missed renovation items can wreck your budget, timeline, and confidence.

How it works

Choose a method that works for you.

Pick the method that works best for you. Choose one path or combine them as needed.

Fastest path

Walk & Talk

Perfect for homeowners who want the fastest and most popular way to build a bid.

Walk through the home, use Scan & Measure, snap photos, and speak your renovation ideas out loud to Room Coach.

Walk the home Scan & Measure Speak to Room Coach
Photo-based

Photo First

Perfect when you have new photos or existing listing photos.

Upload photos and let AI help identify what is there, then build a starting scope from the room images.

Upload photos AI identifies items Build a scope
Step-by-step

Guided Tour

Perfect for larger or more technical renovations.

Room Coach guides you with smart questions so you can build a clearer renovation scope with confidence.

Smart questions Guided help Clearer scope

Built for you

Powerful Tools Built For You

It's not just about knowing the cost - now you can see the vision and understand the value.

Kitchen after Photo Visualizer renovation concept
Kitchen before Photo Visualizer renovation concept
Before After
Interactive preview

Photo Visualizer

Upload a room photo and instantly preview renovation ideas before you spend a dollar.

  • See before-and-after design ideas in seconds.
  • Try out flooring, wall colors, cabinetry, lighting, and more.
  • Understand the vision before committing to the project.
Before / After Interactive slider Instant concept preview
Fair Offer section from the Market Comparison Tool
Real value insight

Market Comparison Tool

Know what your renovated home could actually be worth.

  • Estimated after-renovation home value
  • Suggested offer price guidance
  • Clearer picture of your potential return

Perfect for homeowners who want to make more confident offers on fixer-uppers.

Why it matters

Why Smart Homeowners Choose Makeover Estimator

More confidence. Less risk. Better decisions.

Know the Real Cost Before You Make an Offer

Walk any property and get a reliable renovation estimate in minutes.

Avoid Expensive Surprises

See detailed, contractor-level pricing so nothing gets missed.

Visualize the Finished Result

Use the Photo Visualizer to see what your renovation could look like.

Understand the Value

Run market comps and see what your home could be worth after renovations.

Make Smarter Offers

Get suggested offer prices based on the renovation scope and after-repair value.

Talk to Your Team With Confidence

Export professional, lender-ready bids for lenders, realtors, and contractors.

Start for free

Start for Free

Your first 5 rooms are completely free.

Create your first estimate, see the numbers, and upgrade only when you're ready.

Start Free

Use cases

Perfect Use Cases for Makeover Estimator

Whether you're shopping for a new home or planning a renovation, Makeover Estimator helps you make smarter decisions.

Before you offer

Buying a Fixer-Upper

Walk through the house and instantly know what it will realistically cost to renovate before you make an offer. No more guessing or risky surprises.

Before you remodel

Planning Your Dream Renovation

Get accurate costs, visual previews, and a clear budget so you can plan your project with confidence and avoid overspending.

Before you invest

Evaluating Investment Properties

Quickly calculate renovation costs and potential after-repair value so you can decide if a property is a good investment.

Before you share

Working With Your Team

Create professional bids and visualizations you can confidently share with realtors, lenders, and contractors.