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For self-build homeowners

Build your own home, without losing control.

You're the project manager now — and that's a lot to hold. ConstructionPro.io keeps your budget, your trades, your quotes and your schedule in one place, so your self-build stays on track from first dig to final snag.

90-day free trialNo contractor requiredUSD · GBP · EUR
Self-build homeowner reviewing their home construction project on a tablet on site
AIAI on your side

First build? AI keeps you in control. It files your receipts and invoices to the right cost line, reminds you when to order materials so nothing stalls, and explains your budget and cash flow in plain English — no jargon, no spreadsheets, and every suggestion shows its reasoning.

The self-build challenge

Running your own build is hard. The admin shouldn't be.

Most self-builders juggle spreadsheets, paper quotes, and a dozen WhatsApp threads. It's how budgets quietly slip and trades turn up in the wrong order.

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Budgets that creep

A few hundred over here, a variation there — without live tracking, overspend only shows up when it's too late.

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Trades out of sync

Coordinating groundworkers, plumbers and sparkies by memory means costly waits and re-visits.

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Quotes everywhere

Emails, PDFs and texts make it near impossible to compare bids fairly and pick the best value.

Built for owner-builders

Everything your self-build needs, in one place

You make the decisions. ConstructionPro.io keeps the numbers, the people and the schedule straight so you can make them with confidence.

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Budget across 36 categories

Pre-loaded construction categories with live spent vs remaining.

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Invoices & quotes

Upload invoices, compare bids, and keep every pound assigned.

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Timeline & snagging

Keep trades in order and finish with a clean snag list.

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Family sharing

Read-only access for partners — no paid seat required for up to two.

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Cash-flow forecast

See funds vs spend so drawdowns don't surprise you.

AI grant finder

Surface grants and VAT schemes matched to your build brief.

NEW · AI GRANT FINDER

Claim the funding most self-builders miss

Grants, VAT reclaims and export schemes are worth thousands — but they're scattered, jargon-heavy, and easy to miss. AI reads your build's location and spec, surfaces what fits, and drops it straight into your funding with a deadline reminder.

Explore the grant finder
AIMatched to your buildHenley-on-Thames
GRT
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Ofgem · England & Wales
£7,500
GRT
DIY Housebuilders' VAT
HMRC · UK-wide
~£18.4k
Up to £26k matched — one tap to add to funding.
Your self-build, in the app

The dashboard you'll see every morning

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Self-build homeowner reviewing their home construction project on a tablet on site
Cheap insurance, expensive mistakes

A few pounds a month against a six-figure risk

Most self-builds drift over budget — quietly, a variation at a time. Catching a fraction of that overspend pays for ConstructionPro.io many times over.

A typical overrun
£135,000
A 28% overrun on a £485k self-build — the industry average.
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A year of ConstructionPro.io
~£120
From £9.99 a month — less than a bag of plaster a month.
9 in 10projects go over budget
28%average cost overrun
1 in 3homeowners finish over budget
Why self-builders choose us

"I knew exactly where every pound was going — and finished my build under budget."

36
Cost categories, pre-loaded
100%
Of your spend, tracked live
£0
To start — 90-day trial
Self-build questions

Self-build, answered

Can I manage a self-build without a main contractor?

Yes. ConstructionPro.io is built for owner-builders who project-manage their own build. You hold the budget, hire and coordinate your own trades, approve every invoice, and track the schedule yourself.

How do I track a self-build budget?

Load a budget from 36 ready-made construction categories, then record quotes, invoices and expenses against each line. Your spent and remaining figures update in real time, with alerts when a category goes over.

Is ConstructionPro.io good for first-time self-builders?

Yes. The 36 pre-built categories and guided budgeting mean you do not need prior construction experience — the platform structures the project for you.

How much does it cost for a single self-build?

Plans start at $9.99 per month with a 90-day free trial and no charge until the trial ends, which is a fraction of a percent of a typical self-build budget.

Your dream home, on your terms.

Start free for 90 days and see your whole self-build come together in one place.