Landscaping Calculator
Help homeowners envision and budget their landscape transformation with this comprehensive calculator. Covers all aspects of landscaping: softscape (lawns, plantings, trees, mulch), hardscape (patios, walkways, retaining walls), water features (irrigation, ponds, fountains), and outdoor living features (lighting, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas). Factor in yard size, terrain difficulty, and site preparation needs. Perfect for landscape designers and contractors to qualify leads and set realistic expectations.
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export function landscapingCalculator(form: FormTs) {
// Project type base costs
const projectBaseCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'design-only': 500,
'basic': 2500,
'standard': 7500,
'premium': 15000,
'luxury': 35000
};
// Yard size multipliers
const sizeMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 0.7, // Under 1,000 sq ft
'medium': 1.0, // 1,000-5,000 sq ft
'large': 1.5, // 5,000-10,000 sq ft
'xlarge': 2.2, // 10,000+ sq ft
'acreage': 3.5 // 1+ acres
};
// Terrain difficulty multipliers
const terrainMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'flat': 1.0,
'slight': 1.15,
'moderate': 1.35,
'steep': 1.60,
'complex': 2.0
};
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
computedValue: () => 'Landscaping Project Estimate',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.5rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20 });
// Service Location Section
const locationSection = form.addSubform('serviceLocation', { title: '📍 Project Location' });
locationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addAddress('projectAddress', {
label: 'Property Address',
placeholder: 'Enter the project address...',
showMap: true,
showDistance: true,
referenceAddress: {
formattedAddress: 'Service Center, Denver, CO',
coordinates: { lat: 39.7392, lng: -104.9903 }
},
restrictToCountries: ['US', 'CA'],
distanceUnit: 'miles',
isRequired: true
});
});
locationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('travelZoneInfo', {
computedValue: () => {
const addressField = locationSection.address('projectAddress');
const miles = addressField?.distance();
if (miles == null) return '📍 Enter address to check service area';
if (miles <= 20) return '📍 Within service area - Standard pricing';
if (miles <= 40) return '📍 Extended area - 5% distance surcharge';
if (miles <= 60) return '📍 Remote area - 10% distance surcharge';
return '📍 Long distance - 15%+ distance surcharge';
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.9rem', 'color': '#15803d', 'background': '#dcfce7', 'padding': '10px', 'border-radius': '6px' }
});
});
// Project Overview Section
const projectSection = form.addSubform('projectOverview', { title: '📋 Project Overview' });
projectSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('projectLevel', {
label: 'Project Scope',
options: [
{ id: 'design-only', name: 'Design Only ($500+) - Plans and consultation' },
{ id: 'basic', name: 'Basic ($2,500+) - Simple plantings, mulch, basic cleanup' },
{ id: 'standard', name: 'Standard ($7,500+) - New beds, plants, pathway, irrigation' },
{ id: 'premium', name: 'Premium ($15,000+) - Full front/back yard transformation' },
{ id: 'luxury', name: 'Luxury ($35,000+) - Complete outdoor living space' }
],
defaultValue: 'standard',
orientation: 'vertical',
isRequired: true
});
});
projectSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('yardSize', {
label: 'Yard/Project Size',
options: [
{ id: 'small', name: 'Small (under 1,000 sq ft)' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Medium (1,000-5,000 sq ft)' },
{ id: 'large', name: 'Large (5,000-10,000 sq ft)' },
{ id: 'xlarge', name: 'Extra Large (10,000+ sq ft)' },
{ id: 'acreage', name: 'Acreage (1+ acres)' }
],
defaultValue: 'medium',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('terrain', {
label: 'Terrain',
options: [
{ id: 'flat', name: 'Flat/Level' },
{ id: 'slight', name: 'Slight Slope (+15%)' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'Moderate Slope (+35%)' },
{ id: 'steep', name: 'Steep/Hillside (+60%)' },
{ id: 'complex', name: 'Complex/Multi-level (+100%)' }
],
defaultValue: 'flat'
}, '1fr');
});
// Softscape Section
const softscapeSection = form.addSubform('softscape', { title: '🌿 Softscape (Plants & Lawn)' });
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('newLawn', {
label: 'New Lawn Installation',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('lawnType', {
label: 'Lawn Type',
options: [
{ id: 'seed', name: 'Seeding ($0.15-0.30/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'sod', name: 'Sod Installation ($1-2/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'artificial', name: 'Artificial Turf ($8-15/sq ft)' }
],
defaultValue: 'sod',
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('newLawn')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSlider('lawnSqFt', {
label: 'Lawn Area',
min: 100,
max: 10000,
step: 100,
defaultValue: 2000,
showValue: true,
unit: 'sq ft',
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('newLawn')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('plantBeds', {
label: 'New Planting Beds',
defaultValue: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('plantingLevel', {
label: 'Planting Density',
options: [
{ id: 'sparse', name: 'Sparse - Basic foundation plants' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'Moderate - Full beds, good variety' },
{ id: 'lush', name: 'Lush - Dense, layered plantings' },
{ id: 'premium', name: 'Premium - Specimen plants, mature sizes' }
],
defaultValue: 'moderate',
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('plantBeds')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('trees', {
label: 'Tree Planting',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('treeCount', {
label: 'Number of Trees',
min: 1,
max: 20,
defaultValue: 3,
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('trees')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('treeSize', {
label: 'Tree Size',
options: [
{ id: 'small', name: 'Small/Container ($150-400)' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Medium 2-3" caliper ($400-800)' },
{ id: 'large', name: 'Large 3-4" caliper ($800-1,500)' },
{ id: 'specimen', name: 'Specimen 4"+ ($1,500-5,000)' }
],
defaultValue: 'medium',
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('trees')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
softscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('mulch', {
label: 'Mulch Installation ($3-5/sq ft)',
defaultValue: true
}, '1fr');
row.addSlider('mulchSqFt', {
label: 'Mulch Area',
min: 50,
max: 3000,
step: 50,
defaultValue: 500,
showValue: true,
unit: 'sq ft',
isVisible: () => softscapeSection.checkbox('mulch')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
// Hardscape Section
const hardscapeSection = form.addSubform('hardscape', { title: '🧱 Hardscape (Patios, Walkways, Walls)' });
hardscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('patio', {
label: 'Patio/Outdoor Living Area',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('patioMaterial', {
label: 'Patio Material',
options: [
{ id: 'concrete', name: 'Stamped Concrete ($10-20/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'pavers', name: 'Pavers ($15-30/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'flagstone', name: 'Natural Flagstone ($20-40/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'composite', name: 'Composite Decking ($25-50/sq ft)' }
],
defaultValue: 'pavers',
isVisible: () => hardscapeSection.checkbox('patio')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
hardscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSlider('patioSqFt', {
label: 'Patio Area',
min: 50,
max: 1000,
step: 25,
defaultValue: 200,
showValue: true,
unit: 'sq ft',
isVisible: () => hardscapeSection.checkbox('patio')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
hardscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('walkway', {
label: 'Walkways/Pathways',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addSlider('walkwayLength', {
label: 'Walkway Length',
min: 10,
max: 200,
step: 5,
defaultValue: 40,
showValue: true,
unit: 'linear ft',
isVisible: () => hardscapeSection.checkbox('walkway')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
hardscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('retainingWall', {
label: 'Retaining Wall',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addSlider('wallLength', {
label: 'Wall Length',
min: 10,
max: 200,
step: 5,
defaultValue: 30,
showValue: true,
unit: 'linear ft',
isVisible: () => hardscapeSection.checkbox('retainingWall')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
hardscapeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('wallHeight', {
label: 'Wall Height',
options: [
{ id: 'low', name: 'Low (under 2 ft) - $20-40/linear ft' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Medium (2-4 ft) - $40-80/linear ft' },
{ id: 'high', name: 'High (4-6 ft) - $80-150/linear ft' },
{ id: 'tall', name: 'Tall (6+ ft) - $150-300/linear ft' }
],
defaultValue: 'medium',
isVisible: () => hardscapeSection.checkbox('retainingWall')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
// Water Features Section
const waterSection = form.addSubform('waterFeatures', { title: '💧 Water Features & Irrigation' });
waterSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('irrigation', {
label: 'Irrigation System',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('irrigationType', {
label: 'Irrigation Type',
options: [
{ id: 'basic', name: 'Basic Drip ($1-2/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'sprinkler', name: 'Sprinkler System ($2-4/sq ft)' },
{ id: 'smart', name: 'Smart System ($3-6/sq ft)' }
],
defaultValue: 'sprinkler',
isVisible: () => waterSection.checkbox('irrigation')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
waterSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('waterFeature', {
label: 'Decorative Water Feature',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('waterType', {
label: 'Feature Type',
options: [
{ id: 'fountain', name: 'Fountain ($500-3,000)' },
{ id: 'pond', name: 'Pond ($2,000-10,000)' },
{ id: 'waterfall', name: 'Waterfall ($3,000-15,000)' },
{ id: 'stream', name: 'Stream Feature ($5,000-20,000)' }
],
defaultValue: 'fountain',
isVisible: () => waterSection.checkbox('waterFeature')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
// Outdoor Living Section
const outdoorSection = form.addSubform('outdoorLiving', { title: '🏡 Outdoor Living Features' });
outdoorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('lighting', {
label: 'Landscape Lighting (+$2,000-10,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('fireFeature', {
label: 'Fire Pit/Fireplace (+$1,500-15,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
});
outdoorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('outdoorKitchen', {
label: 'Outdoor Kitchen (+$5,000-30,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('pergola', {
label: 'Pergola/Shade Structure (+$3,000-20,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
});
outdoorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('fence', {
label: 'Fencing',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addSlider('fenceLength', {
label: 'Fence Length',
min: 20,
max: 500,
step: 10,
defaultValue: 100,
showValue: true,
unit: 'linear ft',
isVisible: () => outdoorSection.checkbox('fence')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
// Site Prep Section
const prepSection = form.addSubform('sitePrep', { title: '🚜 Site Preparation' });
prepSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('grading', {
label: 'Grading/Drainage Work (+$1,000-5,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('demolition', {
label: 'Existing Landscape Removal (+$500-3,000)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
});
prepSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('treeRemoval', {
label: 'Tree Removal',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('treesToRemove', {
label: 'Trees to Remove',
min: 1,
max: 10,
defaultValue: 2,
isVisible: () => prepSection.checkbox('treeRemoval')?.value() === true
}, '1fr');
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20, showLine: true, lineStyle: 'dashed' });
// Helper to calculate distance surcharge multiplier
const getDistanceSurchargeMultiplier = () => {
const addressField = locationSection.address('projectAddress');
const miles = addressField?.distance();
if (miles == null || miles <= 20) return 1.0;
if (miles <= 40) return 1.05;
if (miles <= 60) return 1.10;
return 1.15 + Math.floor((miles - 60) / 20) * 0.05;
};
// Price Summary Section
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', { title: '💰 Your Estimate', isCollapsible: false });
const getBasePrice = () => {
const level = projectSection.radioButton('projectLevel')?.value() || 'standard';
const size = projectSection.dropdown('yardSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const terrain = projectSection.dropdown('terrain')?.value() || 'flat';
const base = projectBaseCosts[level] || 7500;
const sizeMult = sizeMultipliers[size] || 1;
const terrainMult = terrainMultipliers[terrain] || 1;
return base * sizeMult * terrainMult;
};
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('basePrice', {
label: 'Base Project Cost',
computedValue: () => Math.round(getBasePrice()),
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('softscapeCost', {
label: 'Softscape',
computedValue: () => {
let total = 0;
// Lawn
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('newLawn')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('lawnSqFt')?.value() || 2000;
const type = softscapeSection.dropdown('lawnType')?.value() || 'sod';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'seed': 0.25, 'sod': 1.50, 'artificial': 11 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 1.50);
}
// Plant beds
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('plantBeds')?.value()) {
const density = softscapeSection.dropdown('plantingLevel')?.value() || 'moderate';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'sparse': 1500, 'moderate': 3500, 'lush': 6000, 'premium': 12000
};
total += costs[density] || 3500;
}
// Trees
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('trees')?.value()) {
const count = softscapeSection.integer('treeCount')?.value() || 3;
const size = softscapeSection.dropdown('treeSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const treeCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 275, 'medium': 600, 'large': 1100, 'specimen': 3000
};
total += count * (treeCosts[size] || 600);
}
// Mulch
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('mulch')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('mulchSqFt')?.value() || 500;
total += sqft * 4;
}
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('hardscapeCost', {
label: 'Hardscape',
computedValue: () => {
let total = 0;
// Patio
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('patio')?.value()) {
const sqft = hardscapeSection.slider('patioSqFt')?.value() || 200;
const material = hardscapeSection.dropdown('patioMaterial')?.value() || 'pavers';
const rates: Record<string, number> = {
'concrete': 15, 'pavers': 22, 'flagstone': 30, 'composite': 38
};
total += sqft * (rates[material] || 22);
}
// Walkway
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('walkway')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('walkwayLength')?.value() || 40;
total += length * 35; // Average 3ft wide walkway
}
// Retaining wall
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('retainingWall')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('wallLength')?.value() || 30;
const height = hardscapeSection.dropdown('wallHeight')?.value() || 'medium';
const wallRates: Record<string, number> = {
'low': 30, 'medium': 60, 'high': 115, 'tall': 225
};
total += length * (wallRates[height] || 60);
}
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+'
}, '1fr');
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('waterCost', {
label: 'Water Features & Irrigation',
computedValue: () => {
let total = 0;
// Irrigation
if (waterSection.checkbox('irrigation')?.value()) {
const size = projectSection.dropdown('yardSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const sqftEstimates: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 800, 'medium': 3000, 'large': 7500, 'xlarge': 12000, 'acreage': 25000
};
const sqft = sqftEstimates[size] || 3000;
const type = waterSection.dropdown('irrigationType')?.value() || 'sprinkler';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'basic': 1.5, 'sprinkler': 3, 'smart': 4.5 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 3);
}
// Water feature
if (waterSection.checkbox('waterFeature')?.value()) {
const type = waterSection.dropdown('waterType')?.value() || 'fountain';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'fountain': 1750, 'pond': 6000, 'waterfall': 9000, 'stream': 12500
};
total += costs[type] || 1750;
}
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('outdoorCost', {
label: 'Outdoor Living Features',
computedValue: () => {
let total = 0;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('lighting')?.value()) total += 5000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fireFeature')?.value()) total += 6000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('outdoorKitchen')?.value()) total += 15000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('pergola')?.value()) total += 10000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fence')?.value()) {
const length = outdoorSection.slider('fenceLength')?.value() || 100;
total += length * 35; // Average fence cost
}
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+'
}, '1fr');
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('prepCost', {
label: 'Site Preparation',
computedValue: () => {
let total = 0;
if (prepSection.checkbox('grading')?.value()) total += 2500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('demolition')?.value()) total += 1500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('treeRemoval')?.value()) {
const trees = prepSection.integer('treesToRemove')?.value() || 2;
total += trees * 800;
}
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+',
isVisible: () => {
return prepSection.checkbox('grading')?.value() ||
prepSection.checkbox('demolition')?.value() ||
prepSection.checkbox('treeRemoval')?.value();
}
});
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('distanceSurcharge', {
label: 'Distance Surcharge',
computedValue: () => {
const multiplier = getDistanceSurchargeMultiplier();
if (multiplier <= 1) return 0;
return Math.round((multiplier - 1) * 100);
},
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+',
suffix: '%',
isVisible: () => getDistanceSurchargeMultiplier() > 1
});
});
summarySection.addSpacer({ showLine: true, lineStyle: 'solid', lineColor: '#e2e8f0' });
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('totalEstimate', {
label: 'Total Estimated Investment',
computedValue: () => {
let total = getBasePrice();
// Softscape
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('newLawn')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('lawnSqFt')?.value() || 2000;
const type = softscapeSection.dropdown('lawnType')?.value() || 'sod';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'seed': 0.25, 'sod': 1.50, 'artificial': 11 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 1.50);
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('plantBeds')?.value()) {
const density = softscapeSection.dropdown('plantingLevel')?.value() || 'moderate';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'sparse': 1500, 'moderate': 3500, 'lush': 6000, 'premium': 12000
};
total += costs[density] || 3500;
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('trees')?.value()) {
const count = softscapeSection.integer('treeCount')?.value() || 3;
const size = softscapeSection.dropdown('treeSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const treeCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 275, 'medium': 600, 'large': 1100, 'specimen': 3000
};
total += count * (treeCosts[size] || 600);
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('mulch')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('mulchSqFt')?.value() || 500;
total += sqft * 4;
}
// Hardscape
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('patio')?.value()) {
const sqft = hardscapeSection.slider('patioSqFt')?.value() || 200;
const material = hardscapeSection.dropdown('patioMaterial')?.value() || 'pavers';
const rates: Record<string, number> = {
'concrete': 15, 'pavers': 22, 'flagstone': 30, 'composite': 38
};
total += sqft * (rates[material] || 22);
}
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('walkway')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('walkwayLength')?.value() || 40;
total += length * 35;
}
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('retainingWall')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('wallLength')?.value() || 30;
const height = hardscapeSection.dropdown('wallHeight')?.value() || 'medium';
const wallRates: Record<string, number> = {
'low': 30, 'medium': 60, 'high': 115, 'tall': 225
};
total += length * (wallRates[height] || 60);
}
// Water
if (waterSection.checkbox('irrigation')?.value()) {
const size = projectSection.dropdown('yardSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const sqftEstimates: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 800, 'medium': 3000, 'large': 7500, 'xlarge': 12000, 'acreage': 25000
};
const sqft = sqftEstimates[size] || 3000;
const type = waterSection.dropdown('irrigationType')?.value() || 'sprinkler';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'basic': 1.5, 'sprinkler': 3, 'smart': 4.5 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 3);
}
if (waterSection.checkbox('waterFeature')?.value()) {
const type = waterSection.dropdown('waterType')?.value() || 'fountain';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'fountain': 1750, 'pond': 6000, 'waterfall': 9000, 'stream': 12500
};
total += costs[type] || 1750;
}
// Outdoor
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('lighting')?.value()) total += 5000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fireFeature')?.value()) total += 6000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('outdoorKitchen')?.value()) total += 15000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('pergola')?.value()) total += 10000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fence')?.value()) {
const length = outdoorSection.slider('fenceLength')?.value() || 100;
total += length * 35;
}
// Prep
if (prepSection.checkbox('grading')?.value()) total += 2500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('demolition')?.value()) total += 1500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('treeRemoval')?.value()) {
const trees = prepSection.integer('treesToRemove')?.value() || 2;
total += trees * 800;
}
// Apply distance surcharge
total *= getDistanceSurchargeMultiplier();
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'large'
});
});
const finalSection = form.addSubform('final', {
title: '🧾 Summary',
isCollapsible: false,
sticky: 'bottom'
});
finalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('totalEstimate', {
label: 'Total Estimated Investment',
computedValue: () => {
let total = getBasePrice();
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('newLawn')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('lawnSqFt')?.value() || 2000;
const type = softscapeSection.dropdown('lawnType')?.value() || 'sod';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'seed': 0.25, 'sod': 1.50, 'artificial': 11 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 1.50);
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('plantBeds')?.value()) {
const density = softscapeSection.dropdown('plantingLevel')?.value() || 'moderate';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'sparse': 1500, 'moderate': 3500, 'lush': 6000, 'premium': 12000
};
total += costs[density] || 3500;
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('trees')?.value()) {
const count = softscapeSection.integer('treeCount')?.value() || 3;
const size = softscapeSection.dropdown('treeSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const treeCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 275, 'medium': 600, 'large': 1100, 'specimen': 3000
};
total += count * (treeCosts[size] || 600);
}
if (softscapeSection.checkbox('mulch')?.value()) {
const sqft = softscapeSection.slider('mulchSqFt')?.value() || 500;
total += sqft * 4;
}
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('patio')?.value()) {
const sqft = hardscapeSection.slider('patioSqFt')?.value() || 200;
const material = hardscapeSection.dropdown('patioMaterial')?.value() || 'pavers';
const rates: Record<string, number> = {
'concrete': 15, 'pavers': 22, 'flagstone': 30, 'composite': 38
};
total += sqft * (rates[material] || 22);
}
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('walkway')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('walkwayLength')?.value() || 40;
total += length * 35;
}
if (hardscapeSection.checkbox('retainingWall')?.value()) {
const length = hardscapeSection.slider('wallLength')?.value() || 30;
const height = hardscapeSection.dropdown('wallHeight')?.value() || 'medium';
const wallRates: Record<string, number> = {
'low': 30, 'medium': 60, 'high': 115, 'tall': 225
};
total += length * (wallRates[height] || 60);
}
if (waterSection.checkbox('irrigation')?.value()) {
const size = projectSection.dropdown('yardSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const sqftEstimates: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 800, 'medium': 3000, 'large': 7500, 'xlarge': 12000, 'acreage': 25000
};
const sqft = sqftEstimates[size] || 3000;
const type = waterSection.dropdown('irrigationType')?.value() || 'sprinkler';
const rates: Record<string, number> = { 'basic': 1.5, 'sprinkler': 3, 'smart': 4.5 };
total += sqft * (rates[type] || 3);
}
if (waterSection.checkbox('waterFeature')?.value()) {
const type = waterSection.dropdown('waterType')?.value() || 'fountain';
const costs: Record<string, number> = {
'fountain': 1750, 'pond': 6000, 'waterfall': 9000, 'stream': 12500
};
total += costs[type] || 1750;
}
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('lighting')?.value()) total += 5000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fireFeature')?.value()) total += 6000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('outdoorKitchen')?.value()) total += 15000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('pergola')?.value()) total += 10000;
if (outdoorSection.checkbox('fence')?.value()) {
const length = outdoorSection.slider('fenceLength')?.value() || 100;
total += length * 35;
}
if (prepSection.checkbox('grading')?.value()) total += 2500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('demolition')?.value()) total += 1500;
if (prepSection.checkbox('treeRemoval')?.value()) {
const trees = prepSection.integer('treesToRemove')?.value() || 2;
total += trees * 800;
}
// Apply distance surcharge
total *= getDistanceSurchargeMultiplier();
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'large'
});
});
finalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('disclaimer', {
computedValue: () => 'Detailed proposal requires on-site consultation.',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.85rem', 'color': '#64748b', 'font-style': 'italic' }
});
});
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Schedule Consultation'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
How do project levels affect pricing?
Project levels set the baseline: Design Only ($500+) is plans only, Basic ($2,500+) covers simple work, Standard ($7,500+) includes full beds and irrigation, Premium ($15,000+) transforms entire yards, and Luxury ($35,000+) creates complete outdoor living spaces.
Can I include both hardscape and softscape?
Yes. The calculator allows mixing and matching all elements - lawns, plantings, patios, walkways, water features, and outdoor living features - to build a comprehensive project estimate.
How does terrain affect cost?
Sloped or complex terrain requires more labor for grading, drainage, and installation. The calculator applies multipliers from flat (no adjustment) to complex/multi-level (+100%).
What outdoor living features are included?
The calculator includes landscape lighting, fire pits/fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pergolas/shade structures, and fencing - each with customizable pricing ranges.
Does this include irrigation systems?
Yes. Optional irrigation includes basic drip systems, full sprinkler systems, and smart irrigation systems with pricing based on yard size and system type.