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Estimatool is a growing set of fast, free calculators for flooring, roofing, and HVAC sizing — built to give you a real number, the formula behind it, and an honest range. No signup, no email gate.

The calculators

Pick a project and get a real number. More shipping soon.

Flooring Calculator

Material, boxes, and install cost for any floor.

Flagship tool

Roofing Calculator

Roof squares, bundles, and replacement cost.

BTU Calculator

Right-size heating and cooling — without oversizing.

Gutter Calculator

Seamless or sectional gutter cost, per foot and total.

Window Calculator

Replacement cost per window — by type, frame, and glass.

Tile Calculator

Tile installation cost per sq ft — material + labor.

Concrete Calculator

Cubic yards and slab cost per sq ft and per yard.

Tree Removal Calculator

Cost to remove a tree — by height, type, and access.

Furnace Replacement Cost Calculator

What replacing a furnace or full HVAC system really costs.

Garage Door Installation Cost Calculator

Door, opener, and install cost — by size, material, and style.

Retaining Wall Cost Calculator

Wall cost by face area — material, footing, drainage, and height.

Drywall Installation Cost Calculator

Sheets, material, and labor to hang and finish drywall.

Driveway Cost Calculator

Paving cost by area & material — gravel to pavers.

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost Calculator

Panel, labor, and permit cost for a service upgrade.

Fence Installation Cost Calculator

Fence cost per linear foot — by material, height, and gates.

Septic System Cost Calculator

Tank, field, and install cost for a new septic system.

Pressure Washing Cost Calculator

Power washing cost per sq ft — by surface and soiling.

Epoxy Garage Floor Cost Calculator

Garage floor coating cost by system and prep.

Insulation Cost Calculator

Insulation cost per sq ft — by type, location, and R-value.

Water Heater Installation Cost Calculator

Replacement cost by type — tank, tankless, or heat pump.

Sod Installation Cost Calculator

Sod cost per sq ft and per pallet — by grass and prep.

Basement Finishing Cost Calculator

Cost to finish a basement — by finish level and add-ons.

Whole-House Generator Cost Calculator

Standby generator cost — unit, transfer switch, and install.

House Siding Cost Calculator

Cost to side a house — by material and wall area.

Deck Cost Calculator

Cost to build a deck — by material and size.

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Real waste factors and load math, not flat fudge numbers — plus the formula and a worked example so you can check it yourself.

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From the blog

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10 min read

Flooring Cost Per Square Foot in 2026 (Material + Install)

What hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and carpet actually cost per square foot in 2026 — material, installation, and the hidden extras that blow up a budget.

9 min read

How to Size an AC: A Plain-English BTU Guide

Why bigger is not better, how BTU load actually works, and a step-by-step way to size an air conditioner or mini-split for a room without oversizing it.

8 min read

Water Heater Replacement Cost in 2026

Water heater replacement runs roughly $1,500-$4,600 installed in 2026, from ~$1,800 for a standard electric tank to ~$3,100-$3,300 for a gas tankless or heat-pump. Honest 2026 cost ranges by type, tank size, and what install, permit, and labor add.

7 min read

Tankless vs Tank Water Heater: Cost Compared (2026)

Tank vs tankless water heater installed cost in 2026 runs about $1,500-$2,800 for a tank and $2,800-$4,600 for a tankless; here is the upfront, operating, and lifespan breakdown.

7 min read

Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth It?

A gas tankless water heater runs about $2,800–$4,600 installed versus $1,700–$2,800 for a tank — a real $1,000–$1,500 premium. Here's who it's worth it for, the payback math, and the retrofit gotchas.

7 min read

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in 2026

Electrical panel upgrades run roughly $1,600 to $5,200 installed in 2026 — about $2,150 for a 100A-to-200A swap, more with a new meter and riser. 2026 cost by amp tier, plus labor, permit, and add-ons.

8 min read

100 vs 200 vs 400 Amp Panel: Cost Compared (2026)

A 200A panel costs roughly $2,150–$3,350 installed in 2026, 100A less and 400A $3,955–$5,200+. Honest cost comparison by service size, when each is right, and the step between them.

8 min read

Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade (2026 Cost Guide)

A panel upgrade runs about $2,000–$4,000 in 2026 (~$2,150 for a 100→200 amp swap). The signs you need one, cost by amp tier, and when it's worth it.

6 min read

Furnace Replacement Cost in 2026

Furnace replacement costs about $3,200–$5,000 installed in 2026 (full furnace + AC runs $7,000–$15,000+). Honest 2026 cost ranges by fuel type, AFUE efficiency, and home size, plus what install, permit, ductwork, and removal add.

7 min read

Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Cost Compared (2026)

A heat pump runs about $6,300 installed versus roughly $8,000 for a furnace-plus-AC system in a 2,000 sq ft home — see installed cost, operating cost, and when each wins for 2026.

6 min read

When to Replace Your Furnace (Signs + Cost)

A new furnace typically runs about $3,200–$5,000 installed (roughly $4,200 for a mid-range gas unit in a 2,000 sq ft home) — here are the signs it's time to replace instead of repair, and the repair-vs-replace math.

7 min read

Gutter Installation Cost in 2026 (Per Foot + Total)

Gutter installation cost guide leading with the $7–$35 per-foot range and a typical-house total; ranks cost per foot by material, seamless vs sectional, downspouts, guards, and stories — all reconciled to lib/gutter/model.ts.

6 min read

Seamless vs Sectional Gutters: Cost Compared (2026)

Sectional gutters run $7–$12/ft and can be DIY'd; seamless run $10–$36/ft (pro-only) but leak far less. On a 150-ft home, seamless aluminum costs ~$190 more. Full 2026 cost comparison.

7 min read

Signs You Need New Gutters (and the Cost to Replace)

New gutters run about $7–$13 per linear foot installed — roughly $1,500–$3,500 for a whole house. The concrete signs you need them, repair-vs-replace math, and honest 2026 cost ranges.

7 min read

Window Replacement Cost in 2026 (Per Window + Whole House)

Window replacement costs roughly $553-$1,063 per window installed in 2026 (vinyl ~$650, fiberglass ~$850), with a 10-window house landing about $5,525-$10,625. Honest 2026 cost ranges by frame, type, glass, size, and install method.

6 min read

Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows: Cost Compared (2026)

Vinyl runs about $650 per window installed vs fiberglass at about $850, a ~$200 (~31%) premium, roughly $2,000 more on a 10-window house. The entire gap is frame material; labor is identical. All figures are estimates.

7 min read

When Is Window Replacement Worth It?

Replacing windows runs about $650 each for vinyl (~$6,500 for a 10-window house). Here are the concrete signs your windows are done, when to repair instead, and how to decide if it's worth it.

7 min read

Garage Door Replacement Cost in 2026 (Per Door + Installed)

Garage door replacement costs about $1,050-$1,150 for a single steel door installed, climbing past $2,000 for premium materials, glass, or a double. 2026 cost-by-material and size guide.

6 min read

Steel vs Wood vs Full-View Glass Garage Doors: Cost Compared (2026)

Steel runs about $1,150 per door installed, wood about $1,735, and full-view glass about $2,060 (single, traditional, with removal) — the whole gap is the material; labor and removal are identical across all three.

7 min read

Repair vs Replace a Garage Door (2026 Cost Guide)

Repair vs replace a garage door: a new single steel door runs about $1,150 installed, so when repairs near that, replace. The decision rule, repairable parts, and signs it's time for a new door.