Free planning tool
Black Diamond Deck Planner
Answer a few questions about your project and get an instant scope summary, complexity assessment, and a path to a field-verified proposal — no email required.
This planner is a scope and specification tool, not a binding cost estimate. No pricing is published.
Deck dimensions
Approximate measurements are fine — these help estimate surface area.
Number of levels
Project type
Deck height
About the Deck Planner
What the Deck Planner does, what it does not do, and what to expect when you request a proposal.
No. The Deck Planner is a planning and scope tool — not a binding estimate, proposal, or bid.
It helps you think through the key variables that affect a deck project: approximate area, material preference, stairs, railing, drainage, spa integration, lighting, access, and related scope. The output gives you a complexity assessment and a scope summary that you can bring into the quote conversation.
Actual project pricing is determined by a measured site review, a detailed proposal, and the specific conditions of your property. No online tool can substitute for that.
The Deck Planner is designed to make the first conversation more productive — so we arrive on site with a shared understanding of what you are planning, rather than starting from scratch.
The more you know going in, the more useful the planning conversation will be. Here is what helps:
Approximate dimensions — even a rough estimate of the deck footprint helps establish scope. Exact measurements come from the site visit.
Deck height — a ground-level deck, a raised deck off the back door, or a second-story deck all have different structural and access requirements.
Sun exposure — which direction does the deck face, and how much direct sun does it receive? This affects material and color selection.
Planned furniture and use — dining, lounging, entertaining, or a combination? The layout and size of the deck should support how you actually plan to use it.
Spa or hot tub — if you are planning to include a hot tub, that changes the structural scope significantly. Include it from the start.
Stairs — how many levels, and where do they land? Stairs add scope and affect the overall design.
Railing — style, material, and any gate requirements.
Lower-level use — if the deck is elevated, do you want usable space below? That changes the drainage and framing design.
Drainage — is there an existing drainage concern on the property?
Preferred materials — if you have a preference for Trex or TimberTech, or a specific collection or color in mind, bring that to the conversation.
Access and site conditions — is there vehicle or equipment access to the deck location? Are there existing structures, trees, or utilities that affect the layout?
The Deck Planner walks through these questions in about five minutes and sends the results directly to our quote request form.
When you complete the Deck Planner and click through to the quote request, your selections — approximate size, material preference, features, and complexity tier — are passed directly into the quote form. Our team sees your planning summary before the first conversation, so we can arrive on site with context rather than starting from scratch.
Your Planner selections are not a binding specification. They are a starting point for the planning conversation. The actual proposal is based on a measured site review.
Yes. The Deck Planner uses your estimated dimensions to generate a scope summary and complexity assessment — it does not replace a measured site review. Actual project pricing, structural design, and material quantities are all determined after we visit the property.
The Planner is designed to make that first site visit more productive, not to replace it.