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How estimates work
Estimate accuracy
Photo uploads
Contractors & review
Pricing & payments
Privacy & uploaded photos
Technical questions
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Basics
How estimates work
An AI deck estimate is a price range generated from uploaded photos,
selected project type, and project notes. The system reviews visible
deck size, railings, stairs, height, materials, access, and complexity
to produce a starting estimate.
Upload 2–10 clear photos, choose your deck project type, enter your
contact information, add notes, and submit the request. The AI returns
an estimated price range. A deck professional should confirm final
scope and pricing before work begins.
No. You can start by uploading photos and project details. If the
estimate needs clarification, a contractor or team member may follow
up before confirming final pricing.
Include clear photos, project location, approximate deck size if known,
desired material, whether this is a new build, repair, replacement,
staining, demolition, railing, or stair project, and notes about access,
height, slope, or inspiration photos.
Accuracy
Estimate accuracy
No. AI deck estimates are informational ranges based on uploaded photos
and project details. Final pricing may change after on-site review,
measurement confirmation, material selection, permitting requirements,
or contractor inspection.
Final pricing can change because of actual deck dimensions, footing
requirements, structural attachment, site access, slope, demolition,
hidden damage, material choices, railings, stairs, permits, and local
code requirements.
Accuracy depends on photo quality, number of angles, whether the full
deck or yard is visible, whether railings and stairs are shown, and how
much detail you provide in the notes.
Yes. Deck projects can involve structure, safety, permits, and code
requirements, so a deck professional should review the project before
confirming final pricing.
Photos
Photo uploads
Yes. Uploading multiple photos helps the estimator understand the full
deck, yard, railings, stairs, access path, height, and design details.
Yes. Inspiration photos can help identify desired style, materials,
railing type, layout, premium features, and design complexity. Site
conditions still need to be confirmed separately.
Use bright, clear photos. Include a wide shot of the full deck or yard,
close-ups of railings, stairs, boards, framing, damage, access paths,
slopes, gates, and any inspiration details.
Yes. You can preview selected photos, add more, and remove individual
images before submitting your estimate request.
Contractors
Contractors & review
If contractor matching is available in your area, your estimate request
may be routed to a participating deck contractor based on location,
service area, project type, and provider rules.
A contractor may contact you to confirm measurements, materials,
schedule an on-site review, answer questions, or prepare a final quote.
In some markets, you may be able to request follow-up directly after
the estimate. In others, a contractor may need to confirm availability
and project fit first.
Pricing
Pricing & payments
In most cases, the AI estimate is free to start. Contractors may have
separate consultation, site visit, design, deposit, or project payment
requirements.
Deck pricing can depend on square footage, materials, railings, stairs,
height, layout complexity, demolition, structural repair, footings,
access, slope, permits, and local code requirements.
Privacy
Privacy & uploaded photos
Uploaded photos are used to generate and review your estimate.
They may be shared with participating contractors when needed to
evaluate the project or follow up.
Technical
Technical questions
Yes. The estimate form is designed for mobile devices so you can take
deck photos with your phone and upload them directly.