Tony K Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Does anyone have a spreadsheet breakdown of their self build costs for anew house they wouldn't mind sharing (even if the figures are removed)? I am not trying to use anyone else's spreadsheet as a costs guide, I just want as thorough a list of itemised costs as I can get to save me drawing up my own one from scratch when so many people must have done it already. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I have an outdated copy of ours on our blog, here: http://www.mayfly.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Simplified-costing-spreadsheet-050421014.pdf Bear in mind that it's four years old, plus I failed to keep it updated with the final costs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Tony K said: Does anyone have a spreadsheet breakdown of their self build costs for anew house they wouldn't mind sharing (even if the figures are removed)? I am not trying to use anyone else's spreadsheet as a costs guide, I just want as thorough a list of itemised costs as I can get to save me drawing up my own one from scratch when so many people must have done it already. Thanks Yep - PM me your email address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultramods Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Likewise PM me your email address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Once you've got one, it's keeping it fed and watered thats the issue. Spreadsheets are worse than children. Instead of ' .. needing ... ' this or that, spreadsheets just sit there silently sneering at you - You haven't updated me recently have you? Hmmm, you'll see.... Listing itemised costs is difficult. How much detail? Enough to be meaningful, but not so much as a book keeper might require? Going to cost in the extra travel, the additional phone calls? Consider keeping an online version so you can update it from multiple platforms . Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: Once you've got one, it's keeping it fed and watered thats the issue. Spreadsheets are worse than children. Ya think? I’d much rather sit with a spready than do the hoovering (or deal with kids). Get them structured right and pivot tables are a thing of beauty providing a sense of budget control, or at least an awareness where it’s out of control. I doubt I would have contained costs as effectively without mine, and at the end it became my VAT reclaim with little effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 It's minute by minute insistence compared to silent reality. I agree, spreadsheets are a fantastic tool: sensibly applied, they make a huge difference. And having an auto-update VAT reclaim tool is a life saver. I missed a trick - should have trained our children to update our spreadsheet for us. Ah well. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Try this Sample_Costbook.txt Rename from txt to xslx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 58 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: I missed a trick - should have trained our children to update our spreadsheet for us. Ah well. ? Nah, you should have taught them to tile the roof, then you could sit inside in the warm with your spready and monitor progress through the window ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony K Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks everyone, I have PM'd those who made the offer, and am grateful for all the advice as ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops85 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 18:32, PeterW said: Yep - PM me your email address Peter would you mind if I pm you for this info too please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 You would not want to see mine I promise you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops85 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 56 minutes ago, lizzie said: You would not want to see mine I promise you! Was it that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, Coops85 said: Was it that bad? Worse than you can ever imagine LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Much appreciation @JSHarris and @PeterW for files - really helpful in adding to my initial cost breakdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamara Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 My name is Tamara, I have just joined the build hub community wow lots of information and posts to read through thanks....while browsing I came across a post that was of interest, I am about to start a new build and had spotted a posts regarding new building spreadsheet, I must say its been several years since I put my office skills to test and I think I am about to experience an awakening of costs, schedules and admin....and the rest!! if anyone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 18:23, JSHarris said: I have an outdated copy of ours on our blog, here: http://www.mayfly.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Simplified-costing-spreadsheet-050421014.pdf Bear in mind that it's four years old, plus I failed to keep it updated with the final costs... On 03/10/2018 at 09:14, PeterW said: Try this Sample_Costbook.txt Rename from txt to xslx There are 2 here @Tamara. Might be worth downloading these to begin with. I'm not sure what stage you are at in relation to your new build but there will be some prep admin to do. Firstly does your build have a CIL attached to it? If so and it's a build for you to live in (for 3 years at least) you can apply to lift it but only before you have started any build work. If there is no CIL then happy days. Secondly have a read through the VAT reclaim thread so that you understand what you can claim for and what you can't, and those invoices that should be zero rated and those that can't be. It helps to be very organised as far as the tracking of invoices goes as not only does it make it less of a chore to do the VAT claim at the end, but it should highlight any issues with the invoice early on rather than trying to sort things out at the end. Reply on the VAT thread if you have any questions on that subject. There is a fair bit to read but will be something for you to do over Christmas What sort of house are you building? Any plans to share? We all love to see details of other people's projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, Tamara said: My name is Tamara, I have just joined the build hub community wow lots of information and posts to read through thanks....while browsing I came across a post that was of interest, I am about to start a new build and had spotted a posts regarding new building spreadsheet, I must say its been several years since I put my office skills to test and I think I am about to experience an awakening of costs, schedules and admin....and the rest!! if anyone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful. Welcome. A good time may be when everybody else is whinging about not having anything else to do when they do not want to watch James Bond or the Snowman in Christmas Day, and vanish for a Spreadsheet Nerd-Out with a cup of decent coffee and some nuts. Ferdinand Edited December 23, 2018 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamara Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 On 22/12/2018 at 16:38, newhome said: There are 2 here @Tamara. Might be worth downloading these to begin with. I'm not sure what stage you are at in relation to your new build but there will be some prep admin to do. Firstly does your build have a CIL attached to it? If so and it's a build for you to live in (for 3 years at least) you can apply to lift it but only before you have started any build work. If there is no CIL then happy days. Secondly have a read through the VAT reclaim thread so that you understand what you can claim for and what you can't, and those invoices that should be zero rated and those that can't be. It helps to be very organised as far as the tracking of invoices goes as not only does it make it less of a chore to do the VAT claim at the end, but it should highlight any issues with the invoice early on rather than trying to sort things out at the end. Reply on the VAT thread if you have any questions on that subject. There is a fair bit to read but will be something for you to do over Christmas What sort of house are you building? Any plans to share? We all love to see details of other people's projects. Happy New Year, Thanks for everyone's replies... new year new house plans awaiting approval, Challenge is to get organised and read all of this great content... watch this space...will update with project details as I get going....Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowplay Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi, Just wondering would anyone have an example of a spreadsheet to manage/ control costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 50 minutes ago, Shadowplay said: Hi, Just wondering would anyone have an example of a spreadsheet to manage/ control costs Welcome to Buildhub. There's a fairly simple cost spreadsheet for our build in this blog entry: http://www.mayfly.eu/2014/04/part-twenty-nine-some-details-that-may-be-of-interest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowplay Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks. Do you have it excel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I can't upload a .xls file here, as the forum won't allow it, but I've just edited the extension and changed it to .txt to upload here for you: Simplified costing spreadsheet - 050421014.txt You will need to save the file, then edit the extension back to .xls to be able to open it in Excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyL Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Hi All Would anyone be willing to share a costing / spend spreadsheet with me also? I have one started, but not sure I am on the right tracks. Excel version would be great. Also any other sheets (work flow/simple critical path) that they have found useful. Many thanks Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snugazabug Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 02/10/2018 at 18:53, ultramods said: Likewise PM me your email address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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