DIY Project Cost Estimator

Estimate your total DIY project cost including materials, tools, and your time — then compare it against the contractor price to decide whether to DIY or hire out.

Materials Cost ($) Tool Rental or Purchase ($) Estimated Hours of Work Your Hourly Value ($/hr) — what is your time worth? Contractor Quote ($) — leave 0 to estimate Project Size (for contractor estimate if no quote)

Your DIY cost (incl. time)

Contractor estimated cost