Cost calculators
One job at a time, with the formula shown. Each calculator gives you a 2026 DIY-vs-pro range you can share, plus the three or four things that actually move the price.
roofing
Roof replacement cost
Footprint × pitch × material. Includes tear-off, stories, and the decking surprise nobody budgets for.
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paintingInterior painting cost
Rooms, ceilings, trim, wall condition. Shows why DIY saves 85% here and when to hire anyway.
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paintingDeck staining cost
Square feet, railings, strip-or-clean, stain type. The prep is the job — the math reflects it.
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plumbingWater heater replacement cost
Tank, tankless, or heat pump; like-for-like vs. conversion. Flags the installs that aren't DIY.
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hvacAC replacement cost
Tonnage, SEER2 tier, ductwork, furnace. Pro-only, with the Manual J question you should ask every bidder.
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Several projects at once?
The cost planner prices 25 common repairs together, DIY vs. pro, with one shareable total.
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