Built by a contractor for contractors

Build deck estimates with fewer guesses and less paperwork.

Custom Deck Estimator helps contractors organize deck layouts, framing inputs, material takeoffs, labor, and project details in one practical estimating workflow.

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No credit card required. Founding pricing is limited to the first 50 paying contractor companies.

Actual Custom Deck Estimator screens showing deck layout, railing calculations, and a material takeoff

Made for real estimating work

Stop rebuilding the same estimate across notes, spreadsheets, and supplier lists.

Keep project inputs together

Capture measurements, structure choices, decking, stairs, railing, labor, and added items in one estimate.

Build a clearer material plan

Turn project selections into a contractor-facing material takeoff and purchase list for review.

Estimate with contractor judgment intact

Use the estimator as a planning tool while retaining control over measurements, code review, availability, and final specifications.

See the real workflow

From visual deck layout to a purchase-ready material takeoff.

These are actual screens from Custom Deck Estimator. Build the layout, select materials, calculate railing quantities, and review the contractor-facing takeoff in one connected workflow.

Visual deck layout editor showing dimensions, railing edges, and stairs — **Visual deck layout** Draw the footprint, assign edge uses, and place stairs with calculated geometry.

Decking selection screen with manufacturer, collection, color, and picture frame settings — **Product selections** Choose manufacturer, collection, color, and board pattern for the estimate.

Railing screen showing automatically calculated sections, posts, and stair rail — **Automatic railing quantities** Calculate sections, posts, equal panel sizes, and stair-rail footage from the layout.

Material takeoff and purchase list showing categorized materials and IRC adjustment summary — **Material takeoff and purchase list** Review categorized quantities, SKUs, costs, and system-generated IRC adjustment notices.

See it in action

Watch the Custom Deck Estimator workflow.

See the real app move through the estimating workflow, from project setup and deck layout to material planning and review.

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How it works

A straightforward estimating path from project setup to review.

Set up the customer and project

Enter the deck dimensions, project type, and core job information.

Configure the build

Choose structure, decking, fascia, risers, stairs, railing, labor, and additional items.

Review the material takeoff

Generate and review a purchase-oriented list before finalizing the estimate.

Prepare the estimate

Review the project details and contractor-facing estimate information in one place.

Current capabilities

Focused tools for deck estimating and material planning.

Customer and project setup

Organize project records and estimate details by contractor account.

Visual deck layout

Build a project layout to support measurements and estimating inputs.

Structure inputs

Capture framing selections and review system-assisted structural adjustments.

Decking, stairs, and railing

Choose project materials for decking, fascia, risers, stairs, and available railing options.

Material takeoff

Create a categorized material and purchase list for contractor review.

Labor and added items

Add labor assumptions and project-specific extras to the estimate.

Estimate review

Review project information and contractor-facing estimate details before final use.

Multi-tenant contractor accounts

Keep company data separated within the application’s account structure.

Important: The estimator assists with material planning and estimating. Contractors remain responsible for verifying measurements, code requirements, material availability, and final project specifications.

Founding contractor offer

Launch pricing for the first 50 contractor companies.

Start with a 5-day free trial with no credit card required. Founding members receive access to product improvements released during their first 12 months at no additional software charge.

Founding-member rate guaranteed for the first 12 months
All upgrades released during that period included
Direct founding-member support
Opportunity to help shape future improvements

Founding Contractor Plan

5-day free trial · No credit card required

$59 per month

$590 annually Two months free · Save $118

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Choose monthly or annual billing when you upgrade after the trial.

Who it is for

Contractors who need a faster path from site visit to estimate review.

Deck builders Remodelers General contractors Estimators Small construction companies

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before you join.

Does the estimator guarantee code compliance?

No. It can assist with planning and system-based adjustments, but contractors remain responsible for verifying applicable codes, site conditions, engineering requirements, and final specifications.

Is QuickBooks integration available?

Not currently. QuickBooks integration is planned for a later release and is not included as a current feature claim.

Does the app support every decking and railing manufacturer?

No. Available selections depend on the products and catalogs currently configured in the application.

When does my free trial begin?

Your 5-day trial begins after you create your account, confirm your email, complete Company Setup, and select Save and Start Estimating.

What happens when the trial ends?

Your saved company and project information remains available. A paid plan is required to continue creating or updating estimates.

Can founding pricing change?

Your selected founding-member rate is guaranteed for your first 12 months. Renewal pricing after that period will be provided in advance.

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