Cost guides · updated August 2026
Project cost guides
The context behind the calculators: what projects really cost in 2026, where the money goes, and how to decide — every figure dated and sourced, every guide wired to a tool that runs your exact numbers.
Fence cost (2026)
Wood $25–$50/lf installed, chain-link, vinyl — per foot and by yard.
Concrete driveway cost (2026)
$6–$12/sq ft standard, $8–$20 reinforced — by driveway size.
Concrete patio cost (2026)
$6–$10/sq ft plain, $12–$20 stamped — with the DIY materials math.
Concrete slab cost (2026)
$6–$12/sq ft installed, by size — and the honest DIY comparison.
Bags vs ready-mix truck
The crossover math: where 45 bags a yard stops making sense.
Gravel driveway cost (2026)
The cheapest driveway there is — per square foot, by length.
Asphalt vs concrete driveway
Cost, lifespan, and climate — which surface pencils for you.
More guides land as the tool set grows — roofing, decks, and material price references are next.