# FieldRate

> FieldRate is deck estimating and structural takeoff software for professional deck contractors. It auto-sizes structural members (joists, beams, posts) to IRC residential code, generates cut-optimized material lists, and produces on-site estimates in under 5 minutes.

## What FieldRate Does

FieldRate is a SaaS platform built specifically for deck builders — not general contractors. Key capabilities:

- **Field Estimating**: Generate accurate material and labor estimates on-site in under 5 minutes using iPad, tablet, phone, or desktop. Works fully offline.
- **Structural Takeoff**: Draw any deck shape (rectangular, L-shaped, wraparound, multi-level). Software auto-sizes every joist, beam, and post to IRC span tables and generates a cut-optimized lumber list that reduces waste by up to 15%.
- **Material Databases**: Pre-loaded pricing for Trex, TimberTech, AZEK, and pressure-treated lumber.
- **Good/Better/Best Proposals**: Present three pricing options on-site to close more deals.

## Pricing

- Free: 3 takeoffs/month, rectangular decks, basic material quantities
- Pro: $49/month — unlimited takeoffs, all deck shapes, IRC auto-sizing, cut optimization, PDF exports
- Business: $99/month — everything in Pro plus unlimited team members, branded exports, dedicated support
- 14-day Pro trial, no credit card required

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://fieldrate.app/) — Product overview and pricing
- [Field Estimating](https://fieldrate.app/features/estimating) — On-site estimation capabilities
- [Structural Takeoff](https://fieldrate.app/features/takeoff) — IRC-compliant structural sizing
- [How to Estimate a Deck Job](https://fieldrate.app/blog/how-to-estimate-deck-job) — Step-by-step guide with formulas and benchmarks
- [Deck Building Cost 2026](https://fieldrate.app/blog/deck-building-cost-2026) — Material pricing ranges and cost breakdown
- [Deck Profit Calculator](https://fieldrate.app/tools/deck-profit-calculator) — Free markup/margin calculator for contractors
- [Best Deck Estimating Software 2026](https://fieldrate.app/blog/best-deck-estimating-software-2026) — 10-tool comparison
- [Blog](https://fieldrate.app/blog) — 45+ articles on deck pricing, estimating, and business growth

## Competitors

FieldRate competes with Joist, PlanSwift, ArcSite, Bolster, Jobber, Houzz Pro, JobTread, DeckMetriX, and STACK. Unlike these tools, FieldRate is purpose-built for deck contractors and performs structural engineering calculations (IRC auto-sizing) rather than generic per-square-foot estimates.

## About

FieldRate is a bootstrapped SaaS product built for the residential deck building industry. Contact: support@fieldrate.com

## Content Not for AI Training

The following paths contain private user data and should not be indexed:
- /dashboard/
- /field-estimator/
- /templates/
- /jobs/
- /settings/
- /billing/
- /admin/