RENO App vs. Houzz Pro: What Makes RENO Different in the UAE
You'll find lots of names in UAE renovation directories. But finding names is easier than guiding and organizing your projects. RENO helps you structure the whole project and walk it through to handover. We're purpose-built for the UAE, not a global tool adapting its services to a new market.
If you’re weighing your options between the RENO App and Houzz Pro, this guide breaks down the differences. You should also check out our guide on How to Start a Home Renovation.
Table of Contents
• RENO App vs. Houzz Pro: A Comparative Overview
• Pros and Cons
What You Get With RENO That Houzz Doesn’t Provide
1. Tailored Design That Starts With Your Layout
2. Verified Execution by Vetted Professionals
3. Dedicated On-Site Engineer for Quality Assurance
4. Real-Time Tracking Through the RENO App
5. Flexible Payment Options to Suit Your Budget
6. Accountability Built Into the Process
• Ready to Renovate Without the Guesswork?
RENO App vs. Houzz Pro: A Comparative Overview
Other apps connect you to pros and leave you in charge of managing the project. With RENO you get one system, one flow, and one team. Unlike marketplaces that simply list contractors, RENO manages your renovation from start to finish. With RENO, you don't browse-you begin. Our platform guides you through your project from tailored design to final handover. Learn more about how our renovation project management services work behind the scenes to keep everything aligned.
Pros and Cons
RENO App
Pros:
• Offers a fully integrated, easy to follow app that guides you throughout the design and execution process.
• Sends a dedicated on-site engineer to your location for quality assurance.
• Has flexible payment options tailored to client needs.
• Gives you a centralized dashboard with real-time project tracking.
• Is primarily focused on the UAE market
Cons:
• RENO may have limited features for professionals seeking extensive marketing tools
Houzz Pro
Pros:
• Comprehensive suite of tools for design professionals, including CRM and marketing features.
• 3D floor planning and mood board creation for client presentations.
• Integration with platforms like QuickBooks for financial management.
Cons:
• Lacks integrated on-site quality assurance.
• Financing options are not built into the platform.
• Some users report a steep learning curve and less intuitive interface.
What You Get With RENO That Houzz Doesn’t Provide
1. Tailored Design That Starts With Your Layout
When you choose RENO, you receive layout-first floorplans, moodboards, and joinery drawings shaped around your space, lifestyle, and budget. We collaborate with world-class designers to define your style and scope. They work with you to ensure that every detail reflects your vision. You get access to complete design documentation, includign 3D renders and detailed engineering files. Everything is ready for execution, all you need to do is approve it.
Houzz Pro also includes visual tools like moodboards and floor planning, but it doesn't offer integrated design-to-build execution within the same system.
2. Verified Execution by Vetted Professionals
RENO partners only with vetted, experienced professionals to ensure your renovation is handled by qualified, experienced contractors. Your contractor is pre-briefed and matched to your project's scope to maintain consistency and standards. Our professionals specialize in a number of different renovation and remodeling types, including:
Fix-and-flip investment upgrades
Coffee shop and commercial space fit-outs
They do the work on your project, and RENO organizes it. Our platform simplifies lead generation, payment collection, and client management.
Houzz Pro allows professionals to manage leads and schedule work, but clients still have to handle project coordination themselves.
3. Dedicated On-Site Engineer for Quality Assurance
Every project you undertake with RENO includes the services of an experienced on-site engineer. Our expert in-house team assesses the work quality at each step, and verifies that every detail of your renovation matches the specifications. They check each important milestone to assure everything is done to their satisfaction -- and yours!
Throughout every step of the renovation project you receive daily, weekly, and monthly reports. With RENO managing your project, you can be sure that your renovation meets the highest standards from start to finish
Houzz Pro is a digital toolkit, while RENO brings real professionals to your site.
4. Real-Time Tracking Through the RENO App
You can monitor your renovation progress anytime, from anywhere, using our easy-to-use app. With a few finger taps you can manage project delivery, request changes, and view your budget and timelines. There's no need to chase down multiple contractors for progress reports. The RENO app puts you in control of your renovation with transparent pricing and real-time progress tracking.
Houzz Pro offers project management features for professionals. But homeowners who choose Houzz Pro must still rely on emails, calls, and PDFs to stay in the loop.
5. Flexible Payment Options to Suit Your Budget
Most apps leave financing between you and the contractor. You face vague quotes and big upfront deposits before the project begins. When you choose a RENO package, you not only get a clear BOQ and scope. You also have the choice of paying in full or splitting your cost over 3, 6, or 12 months.
RENO offers 'Renovate Now, Pay Later' plans, making great design financially accessible. Our clients enjoy flexible 3-12 month payment plans with clear, transparent terms and quality guarantees. Houzz Pro offers invoicing and payment collection tools for pros, but they do not provide you with additional payment options for your project.
6. Accountability Built Into the Process
With the easy to use RENO app, you can monitor your renovation progress anytime, from anywhere. Whether you're in the UAE or managing your project from abroad, you have easy access to all the important information and a clear timeline of ongoing progress. You can manage project delivery, request changes, and view budgets and timelines.
No more worrying about vague bids and unclear invoices, or repeated phone calls to find out how your job is going. With RENO, you get transparent pricing and real-time progress tracking is always available anytime and anywhere.
Houzz Pro gives you access to task lists and timelines, but you're still responsible for managing the team locally or remotely. RENO handles project management for you. We keep you out of the back-and-forth and let you focus on outcomes.
Ready to Renovate Without the Guesswork?
If you simply want a design toolkit, Houzz Pro has you covered. But if you're looking for a renovation that's clearly organized, attentively supervised, and comes in on budget, RENO is your best choice. We guide you through the process and bring clarity to complex tasks.
Would you like to learn more about what it's like to actually use the RENO app day to day? We’ve put together a quick preview.
