Square Footage Calculator in Waterloo, WI

How to measure

1. Measure the length and width of the house footprint at the outside walls. For an L-shaped house, measure it as one rectangle around the outside; the difference is small.
2. Count the stories with siding. Most stories are about 8-10 feet of wall, including the floor framing.
3. Take off a rough share for windows and doors. About 10-20% is common for houses; garages and plain walls have less.
4. For flatwork, measure each rectangle of driveway, patio or walkway and add them up. Split curved or odd shapes into rectangles.

Gable ends, dormers and chimneys add some wall area that this simple estimate leaves out, and a deep porch or a lot of glass takes some away.

Example siding areas

Based on 9-foot walls per story with 15% taken off for windows and doors.

How pros price by the square foot

Many companies price flatwork and house washing by area, then adjust for condition, access and the method needed. As a rough ballpark consistent with our typical job prices, flatwork such as a driveway or patio often works out to about $0.15-$0.45 per sq ft, and a house wash to about $0.10-$0.30 per sq ft of siding.

• Small jobs usually have a minimum charge, so the per-foot price is higher.
• Large, simple areas often cost less per foot.
• Sealing, stain treatments, roof work and heavy buildup are priced separately or higher.

Use these numbers to compare quotes, not as a price. Your exact price depends on the property.

Want it measured and quoted in Waterloo, WI? Call (555) 010-0000 or book a visit online.