Category cost worksheet

Exterior cost calculators

Windows, siding, landscaping, driveways, decks, pools, and fencing. Compare every current national default, unit cost, range, and primary driver before opening a calculator.

Category cost summary

Lowest default range$12
Highest default range$91,333
Middle typical project$5,424
Available tools17

This span compares different project types and default quantities. It is not the cost of completing every project in the category.

What drives cost in this category

  • Project size and site access
  • Material or finish tier
  • Removal and disposal
  • Ground, drainage, or structural conditions
  • Permit rules and local labor availability

Compare exterior calculators

National default scenarios from the shared baseline store
CalculatorTypical costPlanning rangeUnit costPrimary cost driver
Gutter Installation Cost$3,233$2,586–$4,138$16 / linear ftProject size and site access
Tree Removal Cost$1,017$712–$1,638$1,017 / treeProject size and site access
Stump Removal Cost$307$246–$393$307 / stumpProject size and site access
Pool Installation Cost$56,728$39,710–$91,333$56,728 / projectProject size and site access
Landscaping Cost$8,704$6,093–$14,014$9 / sq ftProject size and site access
Pool Chlorine$12$12–$12$8 / 10,000 gal treatmentProject size and site access
Driveway Cost$5,424$4,068–$7,323$9 / sq ftProject size and site access
Gutter Size & Cost$2,757$2,205–$3,529$15 / linear ftProject size and site access
Pressure Washing Cost$648$519–$830$0 / sq ftProject size and site access
Window Replacement Cost$9,223$6,917–$12,451$922 / windowProject size and site access
Garage Door Installation Cost$2,464$1,848–$3,327$2,464 / doorProject size and site access
Fence Installation Cost$7,556$5,667–$10,201$47 / linear ftProject size and site access
Sod Installation Cost$3,377$2,701–$4,322$2 / sq ftProject size and site access
Vinyl Siding Cost$15,195$11,396–$20,513$8 / sq ftProject size and site access
Concrete Driveway Cost$6,219$4,664–$8,396$10 / sq ftProject size and site access
Deck Cost$11,413$7,989–$18,375$38 / sq ftProject size and site access
Siding Cost$20,953$15,715–$28,286$12 / sq ftProject size and site access

Exterior cost questions

What do exterior projects cost?

The current national default scenarios in this category run from $12 to $91,333. The middle modeled typical is $5,424. Each project uses a different quantity and scope, so compare the unit-cost column before using the category span.

How many exterior calculators are included?

This hub links to 17 calculators generated from the shared baseline store. 17 publish cost breakdowns; formula-only tools are labeled separately.

Does location change the material cost?

No. ZIP matching changes the labor component only through the available metro or state wage factor. Material escalation remains tied to the published national index series.

Are these contractor quotes?

No. They are deterministic planning estimates. A local proposal should define quantities, materials, labor scope, permits, removal, disposal, and exclusions.