Free deck planning tools
Use these free tools to plan your deck, compare estimates, and check a builder before you hire. OutDeckly is a free matching service, not a deck builder.
Tools
Deck Budget Worksheet
A free worksheet to map your deck budget across decking, framing, footings, railings, stairs, and permits.
Open → ToolsDeck Builder Vetting Checklist
A free checklist of the license, insurance, reference, and contract questions to ask before you hire a deck builder.
Open → ToolsDeck Planning Checklist
A free step-by-step checklist to plan your deck from first idea to final inspection.
Open → ToolsDeck Quote Comparison Guide
A free guide to comparing deck quotes line by line so you compare apples to apples.
Open → Get matched with a deck builder — free
Ready to plan your deck?
Check the honest cost per square foot first. Then get matched, free, with a licensed deck builder near you. You compare quotes and choose who to hire — and you confirm the price before any work starts.