What will your yard project cost?

Free, interactive calculators that estimate outdoor project costs in 2026 — by size, material, and U.S. state, with DIY vs. hiring a pro side by side. No sign-up, just answers.

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Deck & Patio

Decks, patios, pergolas and the finishes that protect them.

Deck Cost Estimate how much your new deck will cost — by size, material, and state. Updated June 2026. Composite vs. Wood See composite and pressure-treated wood side by side — what each costs to build, and what each costs to own for a decade. Deck Stain How much to stain or seal your deck — gallons needed, materials cost, and what a pro would charge. Paver Patio Price a paver patio by size and material — concrete, brick, natural stone, or porcelain — adjusted for your state. Concrete Patio Price a poured concrete patio by size and finish — from plain broom to stamped — adjusted for your state. Pergola Price a pergola by size and material — kit or custom — adjusted for your state.

Fence

Every fence material, plus stain and gates.

Fence Cost Price a fence by length and material — wood, vinyl, chain link, or aluminum — at the height you need. Privacy Fence Price a solid privacy fence by length and material — at 6 or 8 feet — adjusted for your state. Vinyl Fence Price a vinyl fence by length and style — privacy, picket, ranch rail, or lattice-top — adjusted for your state. Chain Link Price a chain link fence by length and fabric — galvanized or vinyl-coated — adjusted for your state. Fence Stain How much to stain or seal a fence — gallons needed from length and height, materials, and what a pro would charge. Gate Cost Price a fence gate — walk or driveway, manual or automatic — by material and width, adjusted for your state.

Why Cost My Yard

Most cost guides are articles you scroll through; ours are tools you actually use. Every calculator splits materials from labor, shows what changes if you do it yourself, and adjusts for your state — because a deck in California doesn't cost what a deck in Mississippi does.

We publish our numbers as ranges, never single guaranteed prices, and we show where the data comes from. See exactly how we build our estimates on the methodology page.