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Patios, decks, yards, roofs, paint, windows, pools and more. Answer a few quick questions to see a planning range. You do not need to share contact details to see your estimate.
Pick a project, and the calculator applies a published cost range to the size you choose. Most outdoor work is priced by the square foot or by the linear foot. Pools, spas, fire features and exterior paint are priced from published project totals instead. The extras you select are added on top, and decks and patio covers include a typical permit allowance.
The three options for each project sit within the published range, from the basic material to the premium one. These are planning figures, not quotes, and they do not replace a contractor visit.
Ranges differ between publishers. Where a Los Angeles figure exists, we use it. National figures usually run lower than what homeowners in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego pay.
No. It is a planning range to help you set a budget before you talk to contractors. Get more than one quote.
Patio covers, attached decks, decks more than 30 inches above the ground, pools and most roof replacements usually need a permit. Patios, turf and many fences often do not, but rules vary by city, height and location. Check with your city before you build.
You see your range without sharing anything. We ask for contact details only to show the three options side by side and to send you a copy. Your project details may be shared with licensed contractors in our network, as the consent line says. See our Privacy Policy.
The American Home Magazine connects homeowners with licensed local contractors. We verify contractor licenses.
Read our outdoor living cost guide for patios, pergolas and outdoor kitchens, or 12 backyard ideas from Southern California homes.