admin Your deck Length (ft) Width (ft) How long will you keep the home? ~5 years~10 years~15 years25 years (forever home) Who does maintenance? Hire it outI’ll stain it myself Your state The duel PT WOOD Build cost Staining over period Board repairs COMPOSITE Build cost Cleaning only Repairs Composite vs wood: the real cost question … Read more
Your deck 12×12 starter 16×12 standard 20×16 large 24×14 entertainer Length (ft) Width (ft) Decking material Pressure-treated woodCedarComposite (Trex-style)PVC (premium) Deck height Ground-level (<30″, often no rail)Standard (30″–5 ft)Elevated / 2nd story (+18%) Railing Matching material railNo railing (ground-level)Upgraded (metal/cable) Stairs None1 stair run (3–5 steps)2 stair runs Your state Your estimate Professionally built Per … Read more
Your deck Deck length (ft) Deck width (ft) Railing length (ft) Coats 1 coat (refresh)2 coats (recommended) Stain type Transparent sealer — $30/gal, 2 yr lifeSemi-transparent — $42/gal, 3 yr lifeSolid stain — $48/gal, 5 yr lifeResurfacer — $60/gal, thick coat Wood condition Smooth / previously stainedRough or very dry wood (+25% stain) Your materials … Read more
Your project Fence length (linear ft) Your state Every material’s total updates live for your length and state. Bars show relative cost. Click through to each material’s full calculator for options like height, gates, and removal. All materials, your yard Ranges shown are installed totals at 2026 rates: 4 ft chain link · 6 ft … Read more
Your privacy fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 6 ft standard8 ft tall Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates Your state Not sure of your length? A typical suburban backyard perimeter runs 120–180 linear feet. Compare all three PT PINE 15–20 yr life · stain every 2–3 yrs CEDAR 20–30 yr life · optional stain … Read more
Your chain link fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 4 ft — yard/pets5 ft6 ft — security8 ft — commercial Coating Galvanized (silver)Vinyl-coated black/green (+20%) Privacy slats NoneAdd slats (+$5/ft) Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Your state Your estimate Professionally installed Per linear foot Gates included Materials Posts (10 … Read more
Your vinyl fence Fence length (linear ft) Style 6 ft privacy panel6 ft semi-privacy4 ft picketRanch rail (3-rail) Grade Standard (big-box panels)Premium (thicker wall, textured) Your state Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Old fence removal NoYes (+$4/ft) Your estimate Professionally installed Per linear foot Gates included Compare (same length) … Read more
Your fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 4 ft — picket/yard5 ft6 ft — privacy8 ft — tall privacy Wood type Pressure-treated pine — budget workhorseCedar — rot-resistant, best value lookRedwood — premium (West Coast)Composite — wood look, no staining Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Your state Old fence … Read more
Your delivery Your state Cubic yards needed Concrete strength 3,000 PSI — patios, walks3,500 PSI — driveways4,000 PSI — garages, footings Distance from plant Under 20 miles — standard20–35 miles (+$60)Over 35 miles (+$130) Tip: don’t know your yards? Use our slab calculator first. Your estimate Total delivered Per cubic yard in your state Short-load … Read more
Your footings Tube diameter 8″10″12″14″16″18″ Depth (ft) Number of tubes Bag size 80 lb bags ($5.40)60 lb bags ($4.30)50 lb bags ($3.80) Bell-shaped base? No — straight tubeYes — belled footing (+25%) Frost depth matters: your tube must reach below the local frost line (typically 30–48″ in northern states, 12–18″ in the South). Your materials … Read more