Decks & patios
Deck and Patio Cost Calculator
Set a realistic range for decking, pavers, disposal, permits, and contingency.
- surface area
- material tier
- removal
Outdoor project budget planner
Estimate a realistic range before you request contractor quotes.
Choose a V1 outdoor calculator, adjust the major cost drivers, and leave with a low/mid/high planning range plus a contractor quote checklist you can use before making calls.
- Five allowlisted outdoor calculators
- Assumptions visible before next steps
- No quote selling or contractor matching
Calculator selector
Pick the outdoor project closest to your scope.
Each card opens a transparent planning calculator with readable assumptions, exclusions, and checklist prompts — no raw slug titles or hidden quote-service pitch.
Fence planning
Fence Installation Cost Calculator
Compare common fence materials before you ask installers for line-item quotes.
- linear feet
- material
- gates/access
Exterior refresh
Exterior Painting Cost Calculator
Understand prep, paint, labor, and uncertainty before booking exterior estimates.
- paintable area
- prep level
- paint tier
Yard refresh
Landscaping Refresh Cost Calculator
Budget a seasonal refresh with planting, edging, cleanup, and planning buffer.
- bed area
- planting scope
- cleanup
Garden beds
Mulch, Soil, and Garden Bed Cost Calculator
Estimate mulch, soil, delivery, spreading, and bed-prep costs without overbuilding the scope.
- bed square feet
- material
- DIY share
How it works
A quote-prep workflow, not a magic number.
The calculators are built to help homeowners compare scopes and prepare better questions before speaking with contractors.
- Enter project size and scope.Start with the major drivers: size, material tier, labor complexity, removal, permits, and contingency.
- Review the range and components.See low/mid/high estimates with materials, labor, removal, permit, and buffer separated.
- Download a contractor quote checklist.Use the checklist to compare quotes consistently without sharing personal details with a lead marketplace.
Trust boundary
What this tool is — and is not.
This is
- A planning estimate built from transparent assumptions.
- A way to prepare quote questions before contacting contractors.
- A lightweight checklist generator for homeowner due diligence.
This is not
- A contractor quote, bid, or guarantee.
- A contractor matching or lead-selling service.
- A replacement for local permits, HOA rules, or site-specific inspections.
Read the methodology or start with the calculator hub.