Deck Cost Calculator: Estimate Your Project Budget

This tool will help you estimate the total cost of building a deck.

Deck Cost Calculator

This deck cost calculator determines overall installation cost based on entered parameters.

How to Use:

  1. Enter the length and width of the deck in feet.
  2. Enter the material cost per square foot in dollars.
  3. Enter the labor cost per square foot in dollars.
  4. Enter the waste percentage to account for material loss.
  5. Click the “Calculate” button to determine the total cost.

How It Calculates:

The calculator first computes the area of the deck using the formula:

Area = Length × Width

Then it determines the total cost by adding the material and labor costs, including the waste percentage:

Material Cost = Area × Material Cost per Sqft
Labor Cost = Area × Labor Cost per Sqft
Waste = (Material Cost + Labor Cost) × (Waste Percentage / 100)
Total Cost = Material Cost + Labor Cost + Waste

Limitations:

  • Ensure all inputs are non-negative numbers.
  • Calculator does not account for regional price variations or additional miscellaneous costs.

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