Outdoor and Site Cost Calculators
Outdoor and site projects often hinge on access, grading, disposal, equipment needs, and site conditions. Use these calculators before comparing contractor scopes and timelines.
Cost calculators
Fence installation
Estimate backyard fence installation costs by linear footage, fence material, gate count, and site difficulty.
$2,800 - $12,000 LandscapingFrench drain installation
Estimate French drain installation costs by drain length, drain type, water problem, trench depth and access, discharge plan, restoration, and permit needs before comparing drainage bids.
$1,500 - $9,000 PlumbingMain water line replacement
Estimate main water line replacement costs by service line length, trenched versus trenchless method, pipe material, depth and access, surface restoration, and urgency before comparing plumber bids.
$2,000 - $12,000 PlumbingDrain cleaning
Estimate drain cleaning costs by clog location, severity, snaking versus hydro jetting, access point, emergency timing, and camera follow-up before calling a plumber.
$125 - $900 PlumbingSewer line replacement
Estimate sewer line replacement costs by line length, replacement method, pipe condition, depth and access, surface restoration, permits, cleanouts, and municipal connection scope before comparing sewer contractor bids.
$2,500 - $15,000 DrivewaysDriveway paving
Estimate asphalt, concrete, gravel, or paver driveway costs by square footage, material, base prep, and drainage.
$3,500 - $18,000 ConcreteConcrete patio
Estimate concrete patio costs by square footage, finish type, slab thickness, site prep, removal work, drainage, curing, and sealing before comparing concrete contractor bids.
$1,600 - $12,000 HardscapingPaver patio
Estimate paver patio costs by square footage, paver material, compacted base prep, pattern complexity, site access, removal work, edge restraints, drainage, and add-ons before comparing hardscape bids.
$2,400 - $15,000 HardscapingRetaining wall
Estimate retaining wall costs by wall length, height, material, soil and slope conditions, drainage and backfill scope, engineering, permits, and access before comparing hardscape bids.
$3,000 - $18,000 LandscapingSprinkler system
Estimate sprinkler system installation costs by lawn size, system type, zone count, water supply, soil and landscape restoration, controller, rain sensor, and backflow-preventer scope before comparing irrigation bids.
$3,000 - $10,000 Foundation repairFoundation repair
Estimate foundation repair costs by foundation area, repair method, damage severity, foundation type, water or drainage work, and engineering or access needs before comparing structural repair bids.
$2,200 - $12,000 Basement waterproofingBasement waterproofing
Estimate basement waterproofing costs by basement area, waterproofing method, water severity, finish level, drainage or sump work, and excavation or access needs before comparing contractor bids.
$2,500 - $15,000 Crawl space encapsulationCrawl space encapsulation
Estimate crawl space encapsulation costs by crawl space area, encapsulation scope, moisture condition, liner and wall coverage, insulation or HVAC needs, and prep or repair access before comparing contractor bids.
$3,500 - $16,000 Mold remediationMold remediation
Estimate professional mold remediation costs by affected area, remediation scope, moisture source, containment needs, material removal, and testing or clearance requirements before comparing bids.
$1,200 - $6,000 Water damage restorationWater damage restoration
Estimate water damage restoration costs by affected area, water category, damage class, response timing, material removal, and insurance documentation needs before comparing restoration bids.
$1,300 - $6,500 Outdoor livingDeck building
Estimate new deck construction costs by deck size, material, height, railing needs, stairs, and site complexity.
$6,000 - $28,000 Tree serviceTree removal and trimming
Build a tree removal estimate and compare when tree trimming, pruning, limb removal, or an arborist review may be a lower-cost next step.
$600 - $7,500 Land improvementLand clearing
Estimate land clearing costs for lots, acreage, brush removal, grading prep, and tree-heavy parcels.
$1,500 - $12,000Project supplies
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Project supply checklist
Price-check related supplies, parts, fixtures, tools, and materials before reviewing bids.
View supply checklistQuote comparison worksheets
- Fence installation worksheet Compare bids for fence installation with the same scope and assumptions.
- French drain installation worksheet Compare bids for french drain installation with the same scope and assumptions.
- Main water line replacement worksheet Compare bids for main water line replacement with the same scope and assumptions.
- Drain cleaning worksheet Compare bids for drain cleaning with the same scope and assumptions.
- Sewer line replacement worksheet Compare bids for sewer line replacement with the same scope and assumptions.
- Driveway paving worksheet Compare bids for driveway paving with the same scope and assumptions.
- Concrete patio worksheet Compare bids for concrete patio with the same scope and assumptions.
- Paver patio worksheet Compare bids for paver patio with the same scope and assumptions.
- Retaining wall worksheet Compare bids for retaining wall with the same scope and assumptions.
- Sprinkler system worksheet Compare bids for sprinkler system with the same scope and assumptions.
- Foundation repair worksheet Compare bids for foundation repair with the same scope and assumptions.
- Basement waterproofing worksheet Compare bids for basement waterproofing with the same scope and assumptions.
- Crawl space encapsulation worksheet Compare bids for crawl space encapsulation with the same scope and assumptions.
- Mold remediation worksheet Compare bids for mold remediation with the same scope and assumptions.
- Water damage restoration worksheet Compare bids for water damage restoration with the same scope and assumptions.
- Deck building worksheet Compare bids for deck building with the same scope and assumptions.
- Tree removal and trimming worksheet Compare bids for tree removal and trimming with the same scope and assumptions.
- Land clearing worksheet Compare bids for land clearing with the same scope and assumptions.
Common questions
Which outdoor and site costs should I compare first?
Start with fence installation, french drain installation, main water line replacement, drain cleaning, sewer line replacement, driveway paving, concrete patio, paver patio, retaining wall, sprinkler system, foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, mold remediation, water damage restoration, deck building, tree removal and trimming, and land clearing calculators when the project scope overlaps.
Why can outdoor and site costs change between bids?
Outdoor and site projects often hinge on access, grading, disposal, equipment needs, and site conditions. Use these calculators before comparing contractor scopes and timelines. Keep the same scope, assumptions, and exclusions in front of each contractor before comparing totals.
What should I do after checking these outdoor and site costs?
Open the related quote comparison worksheets, list the same assumptions for each bid, and confirm included work, exclusions, schedule, warranty, and cleanup before choosing a contractor.