Get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36
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Get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36
If you’re planning a home renovation, extension or self-build, we’ve once again been given a free-ticket offer for Penny Pincher readers. You can claim a pair of free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, with the organisers saying the tickets are worth between £24 and £36 depending on the show you attend.
The next event takes place at Excel London from the 18th to 20th of September, with further shows following in Edinburgh, Harrogate and Somerset.
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show brings builders, designers, suppliers and home-improvement specialists together under one roof. For anyone trying to plan a project without wasting money on unsuitable products or decisions that later need changing, being able to compare options and ask questions face-to-face could be useful.
The ticket also includes access to the wider show programme, rather than simply entry to an exhibition hall.
How to get your free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets
Penny Pincher readers can register for 2 free tickets using our dedicated Homebuilding & Renovating Show free-ticket link. There is no discount code to enter, so follow the link, choose the show you want to attend and complete the registration process. The saving is based on the price of 2 full-price tickets bought at the door.
The organisers have told us that this Penny Pincher ticket offer is available until 3pm on the last day of the relevant show, although I would register before travelling rather than leave it until the day itself. Children aged 16 and under can also attend free, which could make the show more practical for families who don’t want to arrange childcare simply to visit. The offer and its terms can change, so check the registration page when booking.
When is the next Homebuilding & Renovating Show?
The next Homebuilding & Renovating Show is at Excel London from the 18th to 20th of September. The current opening hours are 10am to 5pm on the Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 4.30pm on the Sunday.
Further shows are currently scheduled for Edinburgh on the 3rd and 4th of October, Harrogate from the 30th of October to the 1st of November, and Somerset on the 14th and 15th of November. The wider series continues into the following months at other locations around the UK, including Farnborough, wjhich is so close to my house that I'll absolutely be going; in fact I've already ordered my 2 free tickets!
What can you see at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show?
The value of visiting will depend on what you’re working on, but the show covers projects ranging from smaller home improvements through to extensions, renovations and complete self-builds. The current London show includes exhibitors covering areas such as kitchens, insulation, renewable energy and other building products, giving you the chance to see and compare products rather than making every decision from photographs online.
There are also seminars and masterclasses covering subjects such as managing a project budget, planning, choosing materials and finding land. If you’re at an early stage, these sessions could help you understand some of the costs and decisions involved before you start committing money to a project.
If your work is already underway, you can concentrate on the subjects and suppliers relevant to the stage you have reached.
Can you get free expert advice at the show?
Yes. One of the more useful parts of the London show from a money-saving point of view is the Advice Centre, where visitors can book free one-to-one sessions with specialists. Current options include Ask the Architect, Ask the Builder and the Planning Clinic, alongside experts covering areas such as renovation, heating, energy and interior design.
The Planning Clinic includes a free 15-minute consultation, and the organisers recommend arriving early because appointment slots can fill. If you have plans, drawings or details of a problem you’re trying to solve, take them with you so the expert has something specific to work from.
Getting some initial guidance before paying for professional work elsewhere could help you identify the questions you need to ask and avoid spending money in the wrong place.
Could the show help you cut the cost of a renovation?
A free ticket doesn’t automatically make a renovation cheaper, but the show gives you an opportunity to compare several suppliers and products during the same visit. That can be useful before committing to expensive items such as heating systems, kitchens, insulation, windows or building materials.
Rather than judging something purely by its online listing, you can inspect products and ask suppliers directly about specifications, warranties and costs.
I’d still compare any quote or show offer elsewhere before placing a large order. A price advertised as a show deal isn’t automatically the cheapest available, and a discount is only worthwhile if the underlying product and price are right for your project.
What if you’re looking at energy-saving home improvements?
The London event also includes the Home Energy Academy, which focuses on reducing energy use and improving homes. The show says its advice covers ways to use energy more effectively, reduce bills and understand different home-energy options, alongside theatre sessions looking at home energy.
That could be useful if your renovation includes heating, insulation or renewable-energy work, particularly because these can involve significant upfront spending. Use the show to gather information and compare possible approaches, then work out the likely cost and benefit for your own property before committing.
Our guide to energy-saving home improvements is another useful starting point when comparing where money spent on your home could reduce ongoing bills.
How to get more from your visit
It’s worth doing some preparation before attending, particularly if you have a specific renovation or building problem to solve. Check the current exhibitor list and seminar programme, make a note of the companies and sessions relevant to your project and leave enough time for any advice appointments you want to book.
The London organisers specifically recommend getting to the Advice Centre early if you want a consultation because appointments can fill up quickly.
Take plans, photographs, measurements or other project information that could help when speaking to an expert or supplier. I’d also keep notes of prices and quotes rather than feeling that you need to make a buying decision at the show. Once you’re home, you can compare what you were offered against other suppliers and decide whether any show price really represents good value.
Who is the Homebuilding & Renovating Show for?
The show is aimed at people working on home projects ranging from improvements and renovations to extensions and complete self-builds. You don’t need to have started building before attending, as much of the advice and seminar content is aimed at planning, budgeting and making decisions before work begins.
From a money-saving perspective, I think that planning stage is probably when a visit could be particularly useful. Seeing different options and getting advice before you’ve committed money gives you more scope to change course than discovering an alternative after materials have been ordered or work has begun.
With 2 tickets available free through the Penny Pincher link below, you can at least do that research without adding the normal admission price to your project budget.
Claim your 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets
You can claim 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets here. The next show is at Excel London from the 18th to 20th of September, followed by events in Edinburgh, Harrogate, Somerset, Farnborough, the NEC, and other locations.
The organisers value a pair of tickets at between £24 and £36 depending on the event, and children aged 16 and under go free. There’s no code required, but you need to register through the dedicated link to receive the free tickets.
If you’re planning to attend, I’d register in advance and then check your confirmation before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets?
Use the dedicated Penny Pincher registration link and choose the show you want to visit. You can register for a pair of tickets without entering a promotional code.
How much are the free tickets worth?
The organisers say a pair is worth between £24 and £36, depending on the event and the applicable full-price door ticket. The free-ticket offer removes that admission cost.
When is the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show?
The next London event takes place at Excel London from the 18th to 20th of September. It runs from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and from 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday.
Are children free at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show?
Yes. The current ticket terms state that children aged 16 and under go free.
Can I get advice about my renovation at the show?
Yes. The London show includes free one-to-one sessions covering areas including architecture, building and planning. Some consultations need to be booked at the show and can fill quickly.
Are the free tickets only for the London show?
No. The offer supplied to The Penny Pincher is for a pair of tickets to a show near you, with Edinburgh, Harrogate, Farnborough and Somerset among the events following London.
