Reclaim Your VAT.
Build Your Dream Home.
The smart receipt management system that helps UK self builders track, validate and reclaim VAT under the DIY Housebuilders Scheme — so you keep more of your money.
The Problem
VAT Reclaim Shouldn't Be This Hard
Self builders can reclaim up to 20% VAT on eligible materials, but the process is notoriously painful.
Hundreds of Receipts
A typical self build generates 300–500+ receipts over 12–24 months. One lost receipt means lost money.
Complex HMRC Rules
Not all materials qualify. HMRC has strict eligibility criteria that trip up even the most organised builders.
One Chance to Claim
You get a single submission to HMRC. Errors or missing information mean delays — or a reduced refund.
Features
Everything You Need to Maximise Your Claim
From snap to submission, DIY Housebuilder handles the heavy lifting.
Snap & Capture
Photograph receipts and let our AI-powered OCR extract supplier, amounts, VAT and line items automatically.
HMRC Eligibility Check
Every line item is instantly checked against HMRC's list of allowable goods so you know exactly what qualifies.
Smart Validation
Catches missing VAT numbers, mismatched totals and incomplete supplier details before HMRC does.
Live Dashboard
Track your running VAT total, spending by category, monthly trends and action items at a glance.
Claim-Ready Export
Generate a complete, organised submission pack ready for HMRC — receipts, summaries and schedules included.
Multi-User Access
Share access with your partner, project manager or accountant. Everyone stays on the same page.
See It In Action
Built for Self Builders, Not Accountants
A clean, simple interface that makes managing hundreds of receipts feel effortless.
Live Dashboard
Track your total spend, claimable VAT, and claim readiness at a glance with real-time charts and metrics.
Receipt Management
Upload, review and validate receipts with AI-powered data extraction and HMRC eligibility checking.
Claim Wizard
Step-by-step guided process to review, export and submit your VAT reclaim to HMRC.
How It Works
From Receipt to Refund in 4 Simple Steps
No spreadsheets. No shoeboxes. No stress.
Upload Receipts
Snap a photo or upload a scan. Our OCR reads the details instantly.
Auto-Validate
We check every receipt for valid VAT details and HMRC eligibility.
Review & Resolve
Your dashboard highlights issues. Fix them with guided prompts.
Export & Claim
Download your claim-ready pack and submit to HMRC with confidence.
Potential Savings
The average UK self build costs £150k–£300k in materials. That's tens of thousands in reclaimable VAT you could be leaving on the table.
Based on typical self build material costs at 20% VAT. Actual savings depend on your project.
Mobile App
Capture Receipts On the Go
Download our free app for iOS and Android. Photograph receipts the moment you get them — no more lost paperwork.
Snap & Upload
Photograph a receipt and it's instantly uploaded to your account. Our AI extracts the details automatically.
Works Offline
No signal on site? No problem. Receipts are saved locally and sync automatically when you're back online.
Full Sync
Everything you capture on the app appears instantly in your web dashboard, ready to review and validate.
Snap a Receipt
Photograph receipts on site
Review Instantly
AI extracts the details for you
All Your Receipts
Synced to your web dashboard
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One payment. Full access. No hidden fees. Just everything you need to maximise your VAT reclaim.
- Unlimited receipt uploads & OCR processing
- HMRC eligibility checking on every line item
- Smart validation & duplicate detection
- Live dashboard with spend tracking & charts
- Pre-filled VAT431NB claim form & CSV export
- iOS & Android app for on-site receipt capture
- Email receipt forwarding & ingestion
- Multi-user team access
to continue access after 18 months if you need more time
No auto-renewal. You only pay £10/month if you choose to extend.
Ready to Start Your VAT Reclaim?
We are currently beta testing the system with lucky customers and are close to fully launching. Please register your details with us and we'll let you know as soon as we are live.