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HoursHQ vs BuildingCalc

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HoursHQ compared with BuildingCalc
DetailHoursHQ logo HoursHQBuildingCalc logo BuildingCalc
What it doesUK calculators for work, hours and pay with every figure cited to source Free professional construction calculators for contractors, DIYers and architects
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Timesheet calculator
  • Minimum wage checker
  • Take-home pay calculator
  • Holiday entitlement calculator
  • Maternity pay calculator
  • Redundancy pay calculator
  • Sources cited with dates
  • Shows calculation workings
  • Letter templates
  • Guides explaining rules
  • 45 specialized trade calculators
  • Real-time calculation updates as you type
  • PDF and Excel export with company branding
  • Adjustable waste factors on all calculators
  • Material rate library with regional presets
  • Multi-language support in 13 languages
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Works offline entirely in browser
What makes it different
  • Every figure cited to its source with dates so you can check rather than trust
  • All workings shown step by step for every calculation
  • No sign-up required and nothing stored from calculators
  • Covers all four UK jurisdictions including Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Honest about areas where the law is genuinely unsettled
  • No sign-up, no account required
  • Privacy-first: all calculations run locally in browser
  • Industry-standard formulas from ACI, NEC, and IRC codes
  • Professional exports ready for client bids and supplier orders
  • Customizable material rates that sync across all calculators
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)413
Referring domains (Majestic)21

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