Deck Cost Calculator
Pick the pricing basis that matches what you know — a board count, a price per square foot, or a full line-item budget.
Pick one pricing basis — the site never mixes a board-count price with a per-square-foot price in the same total.
sq ft
$
Before waste.
%
$
Estimated total
$1,602.00
Planning estimate — not a contractor quote.
How it works
The three modes are kept deliberately separate. If your board quantity already includes a waste allowance — like the recommended quantity from the Board Calculator — the “by board count” mode multiplies it by your price with no further waste adjustment, so waste is never counted twice. The per-square-foot mode applies waste once to the material cost, and never to labor. The detailed mode simply totals whatever line items you enter.
Continue planning your deck
This website provides planning estimates and mathematical calculations for informational purposes. Actual material requirements can vary based on layout, product specifications, installation methods, site conditions, and applicable building codes. Structural dimensions and construction requirements should be verified using applicable codes, manufacturer instructions, approved plans, or a qualified professional before construction.