Fencing & Decking
Fence and deck take-offs: posts, rails, pickets and panels from the run length and post spacing, fence cost per foot plus gates, deck boards and fasteners from the board size (with waste), deck cost per square foot, and post-hole concrete bags from the hole size. Spacing and board widths are labeled typicals you can adjust — confirm the coverage on your materials.
Planning estimate: this is a planning estimate. Coverage varies by product (bag size, compaction, waste, slope and how tightly you pack). Buy about 5–10% extra and confirm the coverage printed on the product before you order.
Fence MaterialsWork out how many fence posts, rails and pickets you need from your fence length and post spacing. Instant, formula-based material take-off for any wood fence.Fence CostEstimate the total cost of a new fence from your own per-foot price, gate cost and a contingency buffer. A planning estimate on the numbers you enter.Deck BoardsFind how many deck boards you need from your deck area and board size, with a waste allowance for cuts. Formula-based decking take-off for any board.Deck CostEstimate the cost of a new deck from your own installed price per square foot and a contingency buffer. A planning estimate on the numbers you enter.Post-Hole ConcreteWork out how many bags of concrete you need to set fence or deck posts. Enter the hole size and post count for a bag count based on real hole volume.
Every Fencing & Decking tool is calculated server-side — visible immediately — with its formula, a worked example and a reference table, and works on the quantities you measure and the prices you enter. Background reading is in the guides.