Outdoor project cost calculators
Every tool estimates 2026 cost by size, material, and state — with a DIY vs. hire-a-pro split. Pick a project to get started.
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.
Landscaping & Hardscape
Walls, ground cover, drainage, lawns, and tree work.
Retaining Wall Price a retaining wall by length, height, and material — adjusted for your state. Gravel Figure the cubic yards you need and the 2026 cost — by gravel type, delivered, DIY or spread for you. Mulch Figure the yards (and bags) you need and the 2026 cost — by mulch type, DIY or spread for you. Sod Price a new sod lawn by size and grass type — with or without tearing out the old one. Artificial Turf Price a synthetic lawn by size and turf grade — adjusted for your state. French Drain Price an exterior French drain by length and depth — adjusted for your state. Landscape Rock Figure the tons you need and the 2026 cost — river rock, granite, lava, or marble chips. Tree Removal Price tree removal by size and count — with or without stump grinding — adjusted for your state.
Driveway & Concrete
Concrete and asphalt driveways, slabs, and sealing.
Concrete Driveway Price a concrete driveway by size and finish — adjusted for your state. Asphalt Driveway Price an asphalt driveway by size — new, full replacement, or overlay — adjusted for your state. Concrete Slab Price a concrete pad for a shed, garage, or patio — by size and thickness — adjusted for your state. Driveway Sealing Price sealcoating by driveway size and condition — pro or DIY with the pail count figured for you.