BRCKS
£40/seat/month — Cancel any time. Subs free.
- Monthly plan — no 12-month lock-in
- Unlimited free subcontractor seats
- Free client portal
- 14-day free trial
BRCKS vs Houzz Pro: project software without the marketplace
Houzz Pro bundles project management with lead generation from the Houzz marketplace — a real product for design-build remodelers who want leads. If you just want to run projects, you're paying for a marketplace you may not use, on a plan that renews annually and where users report cancellations are hard to action. BRCKS is just the software: £40 a seat, monthly, cancel any time.
The 30-second answer
Choose Houzz Pro if…
- You're a remodeler or design-build firm that wants homeowner leads from the Houzz brand.
- You want 3D floor plans and mood boards for design clients built into your PM tool.
Choose BRCKS if…
- You get work from reputation and referrals and need to run the jobs — site updates, subs, variations, safety.
- You'd rather not be bundled with a marketplace and a 12-month auto-renewing contract.
Feature by feature
| Feature | BRCKS | Houzz Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | UK builders and site managers | Design-led remodelers and design-build firms |
| Pricing | £40/seat/mo, published | ~£54–85/mo entry rising past £275/mo; upper tiers quote-only |
| Contract | Cancel any time | 12-month auto-renewal (billing complaints dominate Trustpilot) |
| Lead generation from marketplace | None | Yes — real UK marketplace |
| 3D floor planner & mood boards | None | Yes |
| Consumer brand homeowners know | New brand | Yes — Houzz is a household name |
| WhatsApp capture | Native | None |
| RFIs & variations with sign-off | Yes | None |
| Safety & RAMS (UK-format) | Yes | None |
| Site tours | Yes | None |
| Free sub seats | Yes, unlimited | None |
| UK support | UK-native | Real UK operation |
The real cost comparison
Houzz Pro
~£54–85/mo entry — Rises past £275/mo. Upper tiers quote-only. Typically annual with auto-renewal.
- Includes leads from the Houzz marketplace
- 3D floor planner and mood boards
- Ad spend extra
- Trustpilot dominated by renewal-dispute complaints — check terms carefully
Where Houzz Pro wins
Lead gen from a marketplace homeowners actually browse
For a remodeler or design-build firm, Houzz can genuinely drive enquiries. Quality varies by trade and area, but the marketplace is real.
Design presentation tools
3D floor planner and mood boards inside the PM tool — useful for design-forward clients who want to see the room before committing.
Brand trust with homeowners
Houzz is a household name. Being on the platform lends credibility with a certain client type.
Estimating / proposal templates for remodels
Purpose-built for remodel workflows — quicker to spin up quotes for design-heavy jobs.
Where BRCKS wins
No marketplace tax
Pay for software, not directory placement. Your lead gen stays your lead gen.
No lock-in
Monthly, cancel any time. Houzz Pro's Trustpilot pattern is full of renewal-dispute stories — that alone is a warning sign.
Site-first workflow
Houzz Pro is office/design-first. BRCKS is site-first — WhatsApp updates, safety, RFIs, variations with sign-off.
Trades on WhatsApp, subs free
No new app for the site team. Unlimited free subcontractor seats.
Which should you choose?
If you're Design-build remodeler where design presentation + leads drive the business
Choose Houzz Pro. That's what Houzz Pro sells — 3D design tools and the Houzz marketplace. If those are your bottleneck, it's a reasonable fit. Just know you're buying a marketplace with your project software attached.
If you're UK builder where delivery is the bottleneck
Choose BRCKS. Site updates, RFIs, variations, safety — everything Houzz Pro doesn't have.
If you're Firm burned by an auto-renewal
Choose BRCKS. Monthly plans, cancel any time, no lock-in.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Houzz Pro cost in the UK?
Entry around £54–85/month, rising past £275/month; upper tiers quote-only. Ad spend is extra. Typically sold on a 12-month contract with auto-renewal.
Does Houzz Pro generate leads in the UK?
Yes — there's a real UK marketplace, though lead quality varies by trade and area and their reviews are mixed. If you do test it, keep your project delivery separate — you shouldn't have to buy a marketplace to run your jobs.
Can I cancel Houzz Pro any time?
Typically annual with auto-renewal — check terms carefully. Their Trustpilot is full of renewal-dispute stories, so read the small print. BRCKS monthly plans cancel any time.
Does BRCKS do 3D floor plans or design boards?
No — pair BRCKS with your design tools if you need those. BRCKS focuses on running the live project.
Which is better for a design-build remodeler?
If design presentation and marketplace leads drive your business, that's what Houzz Pro sells. If delivery is your bottleneck — site updates, subs, variations, safety — that's BRCKS, at £40 a seat with no 12-month lock-in.