Yard projects rarely come one at a time — a pool brings a patio, a patio brings landscaping. This planner lets you check off every scope in one plan (pool, patio or hardscape, landscaping, fence, deck, outdoor kitchen, sport court, shed) while counting the shared work — site prep, permits, drainage, contingency — exactly once instead of once per scope.
Each scope you select adds its own cost lines and checklist items on top of the shared base. Edit every line in place against contractor quotes, then save, share, or export the plan to CSV or PDF.
What you can do
- Combine scopes: pool, patio, landscaping, fence, deck, kitchen, court, shed
- Shared site prep, permits, and drainage counted once, not per scope
- Contingency reserve for what the yard hides
- Per-scope cost lines and checklist items
- Save, share, CSV, and PDF export
Frequently asked questions
Can I budget a pool, patio, and landscaping together?
Yes — that is the point. Check every scope your project includes and the plan adds each one's specific costs while keeping shared site prep, permits, drainage, and contingency as single lines, so the combined total does not double-count the groundwork.
Which outdoor projects need permits?
Commonly pools, decks and other structures, and anything electrical, gas, or plumbing — like an outdoor kitchen. Rules vary by municipality, so the plan carries a permit line and checklist item to confirm locally before work starts.
Ready to plan?
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