Free Planning Tools
Three tools for the questions that come before a design visit: what a deck costs here, whether yours needs a permit, and whether composite or cedar suits your yard. Each answers in a minute, and each links to the guide that explains the reasoning behind it.
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Deck Cost Calculator
Size, material, height, railing, stairs and city in; an Eastside price range out, permit fee included.
Deck Permit Checker
Decks, patio covers, pergolas and hot tub decks, city by city across the Eastside and Seattle.
Composite vs Cedar Calculator
Fifteen years of cost, upkeep and lifespan for both materials, for your deck’s size and sun.
Behind each tool, a guide
A tool gives a number; the guides explain what moves it. Read them before the design visit and you will know which questions to ask.
The tools give a range. The design visit gives a fixed price for your yard.