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Deck Estimate Calculator & Proposal Builder

Deck estimates from footings to railings

Break a deck into footings, framing, decking, stairs, and railings. Show the homeowner package prices while you track every joist hanger behind the scenes.

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Example decks & porches projects

  • 16×20 composite deck with aluminum railings
  • Covered front porch rebuild
  • Pressure-treated deck with stairs to grade

Pro tips

  • • Separate railings into their own group; homeowners often compare railing options.

How a decks & porches bid comes together

  1. 1

    Start

    Open a decks & porches estimate with the sections below already in place, or a blank one.

  2. 2

    Add items

    Click suggested items to add them, then enter quantities and your costs.

  3. 3

    Set your price

    Choose markup or target margin. See cost, price, profit, and margin update live.

  4. 4

    Send

    Pick the proposal style, preview it, and download a branded PDF.

Common sections in a decks & porches estimate

Suggested items are a checklist, not prices. You decide what goes in.

Footings & Foundation

  • Concrete footingsea
  • Post basesea
  • Footing excavationea

Framing Package

  • Pressure-treated postsea
  • Beamsea
  • Joistsea
  • Joist hangersea
  • Structural screws and connectorsbox
  • Ledger flashingLF

Decking Material Package

  • Composite deck boardsea
  • Hidden fastening systembox
  • Fascia boardsea
  • DeliveryLS

Stairs & Railings

  • Stair stringersea
  • Railing materialsLF
  • Post capsea

Labor

  • Demolition of existing deckLS
  • Framing installationhr
  • Decking installationSF
  • Railing installationLF
  • CleanupLS

Decks & Porches estimate FAQ

Should I price decking per board or per square foot?

Price materials the way you buy them (usually per board) and labor the way you think about production (often per square foot). The builder handles both in the same estimate.

Can I hide individual material prices from the homeowner?

Yes. Use Item Names Without Individual Prices to list what is included while showing only the package total.

Will my customer see my costs?

No. The proposal shows only customer prices, in the level of detail you choose. Internal costs, markup, margin, and notes never appear.

Do the suggested items include prices?

No. Suggestions help you remember what belongs in the bid. You enter your own costs, so nothing is priced with made-up numbers.

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