# StudSheet

> StudSheet is a construction app for the US and Canada. Type a job ("12x16 deck", "glass railing 32 ft", "paint a 12x14 bedroom") and it draws it, counts every piece with the math shown, lists the tools and the steps, and notes the code for the job's state. Contractors price it from their own price book and send an estimate the client signs and pays a deposit on from their phone, then run change orders, invoices, crew and job cost. Homeowners use the Sheets free. StudSheet Pro for contractors: 14 days free with no card, then $49 a month.

- Web app: https://app.studsheet.com/ (iPhone and Android apps coming soon)
- 45 Sheets live across 16 trades, each with a worked example at https://studsheet.com/sheets; contractors sketch and price any job no Sheet covers
- Connects to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini through MCP: https://mcp.studsheet.com/account (the person's own account, OAuth sign-in); public calculators without an account
- Support: support@studsheet.com
- StudSheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studsheet/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudSheet

## Pages

- [Contractors](https://studsheet.com/contractors.md): Type the job: StudSheet counts every piece with the math shown, prices it from your price book, and gets the estimate signed and paid. 14 days free, no card.
- [Trades](https://studsheet.com/trades.md): Pick your trade and see an example job: the sizes off the tape, every piece counted with the math shown, the signed estimate and the deposit paid.
- [Carpentry and framing](https://studsheet.com/trades/carpentry.md): Framing and finish carpenters: walls, stairs, doors, trim, closets and sheds counted with the math shown, priced from your price book and signed on the phone.
- [Decks and fences](https://studsheet.com/trades/decks-fences.md): Fence and deck contractors: sketch the run or the deck, count posts, rails, pickets and boards from it, and get the estimate signed and the deposit paid.
- [Drywall](https://studsheet.com/trades/drywall.md): Drywall contractors: board laid out wall by wall in ½″, ⅝″ Type X or moisture-resistant, with mud, tape, bead and screws, priced and signed on the phone.
- [Painting](https://studsheet.com/trades/painting.md): Painting contractors: measure the walls and ceiling once, get the gallons and supplies off the sizes, price your labor, and get the estimate signed and paid.
- [Flooring](https://studsheet.com/trades/flooring.md): Flooring installers: vinyl plank, hardwood, laminate and carpet counted in boxes and yards with waste, pad, trim and transitions, priced and signed.
- [Tile](https://studsheet.com/trades/tile.md): Tile setters: floors, shower walls and backsplashes counted to the tile, with thinset by trowel notch, grout, backer and membrane, signed and paid.
- [Concrete and masonry](https://studsheet.com/trades/concrete.md): Concrete contractors: slabs, pads, footings and steps counted in yards or bags, with the base, rebar, mesh and forms, then priced, signed and paid.
- [Roofing, siding and gutters](https://studsheet.com/trades/roofing.md): Roofers and exterior contractors: shingle squares with the pitch factor, underlayment and flashing, siding and gutters counted, priced and signed.
- [Electrical](https://studsheet.com/trades/electrical.md): Electricians: new circuits and 100 A to 200 A panel upgrades counted with NEC or CEC notes, cable by gauge, breakers and boxes, priced and signed.
- [Plumbing](https://studsheet.com/trades/plumbing.md): Plumbers: rough-ins sized by fixture units, water heaters, toilets, vanities and faucets, every pipe and fitting counted, then priced and signed on the phone.
- [HVAC](https://studsheet.com/trades/hvac.md): HVAC contractors: a rough load by area and climate zone, furnace, AC, heat pump or mini-split sizes, ducts and line sets counted, and QR service plans.
- [Glass and shower doors](https://studsheet.com/trades/glass.md): Shower doors, glass railings and mirrors: type each panel to the 1/16″, price the glass by the square foot, and get the estimate signed and the deposit paid.
- [Iron and metal railings](https://studsheet.com/trades/railings.md): Iron, steel and aluminum railings: sketch each run, price sections, posts and install from your price book, and get the estimate signed and the deposit paid.
- [Remodeling and additions](https://studsheet.com/trades/remodeling.md): Remodelers and general contractors: basements, additions, kitchens and baths priced from several Sheets on one job, with change orders, updates and job cost.
- [Landscaping and hardscaping](https://studsheet.com/trades/landscaping.md): Landscapers and hardscapers: paver patios, block retaining walls and raised beds counted with base, sand and drain stone, then priced, signed and paid.
- [Handyman](https://studsheet.com/trades/handyman.md): Handyman and small-job pros: sketch the job, price doors, trim and repairs from your price book, and get the estimate signed and paid in the same visit.
- [Homeowners](https://studsheet.com/homeowners.md): Free for homeowners: type your project and get every piece counted, the tools, the steps in order, and a straight call on what to hire out. No account needed.
- [Pricing](https://studsheet.com/pricing.md): Homeowners use StudSheet free. Contractors get Pro free for 14 days with no card, then $49 a month at the founding price. Cancel any time.
- [Community](https://studsheet.com/forum.md): Questions and answers from homeowners and pros across the US and Canada, sorted by trade and open to read from anywhere. Sign in with your email to post.
- [Jobs board](https://studsheet.com/work.md): Contractors post day work and helper shifts with the pay shown; anyone looking for work keeps a free card. Contacts are shared only after both say yes.
- [Your AI](https://studsheet.com/ai.md): Connect StudSheet to ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, opening now: your AI reads your jobs, clients, invoices and price book, and makes the changes you ask for.
- [Sheets](https://studsheet.com/sheets.md): 45 construction calculators: framing, decks, fences, drywall, paint, flooring, tile, concrete, roofing and more. Every piece counted, with the math.
- [Build an interior wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/wall.md): Wall framing calculator. 12′ wall, 8′ tall, 1 door: 15 studs (2×4 × 8′), 2 plates and 6 sheets of drywall, every stud placed on the drawing.
- [Build a garden or retaining wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/retaining.md): Retaining wall block calculator. 16′ wall, 2′ tall: 58 blocks in 5 courses, the caps, 39 bags of base gravel and 64 bags of drain stone.
- [Build deck or porch stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/stairs.md): Deck stair calculator. Stairs for a 3′ rise: 5 risers of 7-3/16″, 4 treads and 3 stringers (2×12 × 8′), checked against the stair code.
- [Paint a room](https://studsheet.com/sheets/paint.md): Paint calculator. 14′ × 12′ room, 2 coats: 365 sq ft of wall after the doors and windows, 2.25 gallons of paint in all. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Carpet a room](https://studsheet.com/sheets/carpet.md): Carpet calculator. 14′ × 12′ room: 19.4 sq yd of carpet, 19.6 sq yd of pad and 13 pieces of tack strip, with the seams laid out.
- [Install vinyl plank flooring](https://studsheet.com/sheets/lvp.md): Vinyl plank flooring calculator. 14′ × 12′ floor: 168 sq ft plus 10% waste is 10 boxes (20 sq ft each), and 49 ft of trim. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Tile a floor](https://studsheet.com/sheets/tile.md): Floor tile calculator. 8′ × 5′ bathroom: 19 tiles, 2 bags of thinset, 1 bag of grout and the backer board, sized to your tile.
- [Finish a basement](https://studsheet.com/sheets/basement.md): Basement finishing calculator. 28′ × 25′ basement: 657 sq ft finished, 108 studs, 36 sheets of drywall and 188 ceiling panels, with foam on the walls.
- [Hang and finish drywall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/drywall.md): Drywall calculator. 14′ × 12′ room: 21 sheets (4×8) for 533 sq ft of walls and ceiling, 2 pails of joint compound, and the tape and screws.
- [Addition shell](https://studsheet.com/sheets/addition.md): Room addition takeoff. 16′ × 12′ addition: 4.75 cu yd of concrete, 63 studs, 28 sheets of sheathing, 3 squares of roofing and 14 sheets of drywall.
- [Hardwood and laminate floors](https://studsheet.com/sheets/woodfloor.md): 14′ × 12′ floor: 168 sq ft is 10 boxes (20 sq ft each), with a ¾″ gap at the walls and the underlayment and fasteners counted.
- [Paint the outside of a house](https://studsheet.com/sheets/extpaint.md): 40′ × 25′ house, 2 stories: 2274 sq ft of siding and 439 sq ft of trim take 19.75 gal, paint + primer, and the job needs a 28 ft ladder.
- [Deck or balcony](https://studsheet.com/sheets/deck.md): Deck calculator. 16′ × 12′ deck: 3 footings, 13 joists (2×8 at 16″ o.c.), a 2-2×10 beam and 28 deck boards, every hanger and screw counted.
- [Railings and guards](https://studsheet.com/sheets/railing.md): Deck railing calculator. 12′ wood railing: 3 posts (6′ on center), 26 balusters with 3-1/2″ gaps and a 36″ guard. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Fence](https://studsheet.com/sheets/fence.md): Fence calculator. 100′ wood fence, 6′ tall: 17 posts, 45 rails, 230 pickets (1×6 × 6′) and 67 bags of concrete. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Concrete slab or footings](https://studsheet.com/sheets/concrete.md): Concrete slab calculator. 10′ × 10′ slab, 4″ thick: 1.23 cu yd of concrete; order 1.5 cu yd, plus the gravel base, mesh and forms.
- [Shingle roof](https://studsheet.com/sheets/roofing.md): 40′ × 30′ house, 6/12 roof: 1503 sq ft of roof is 50 bundles of shingles (architectural, 10% waste), with the underlayment, ice barrier, drip edge and nails.
- [Circuits and wiring runs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/circuits.md): Electrical takeoff for new circuits. 3 circuits: 515 ft of cable, 3 breakers, the boxes and devices, and a voltage-drop check.
- [Panel or service upgrade](https://studsheet.com/sheets/panel.md): Panel upgrade takeoff. 100 A to 200 A service: 4/0 AWG Al conductors, a 40-space panel, 20 breakers and the grounding (2 rods).
- [Plumbing rough-in](https://studsheet.com/sheets/plumbing.md): Plumbing rough-in takeoff. 3 fixtures: 5 drain fixture units, a 3″ drain branch, 1½″ vents and ¾″ + ½″ water lines, every fitting counted.
- [Water heater replacement](https://studsheet.com/sheets/waterheater.md): Water heater sizing. Gas water heater, 4 people: a 50 gal tank (first hour 84 gal) for a busiest hour of 83 gal, a 3″ vent and a 2 gal expansion tank.
- [Heating and cooling sizing](https://studsheet.com/sheets/hvac.md): 2000 sq ft, furnace + AC: a rough heat loss of 37,200 BTU/h and heat gain of 26,100 BTU/h, a cross-check before the room-by-room Manual J.
- [Patch a hole in drywall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/patch.md): Drywall patch calculator. 1 patch + 7 small holes: 3 coats of compound and 2–3 days to dry, with the patches, spackle and primer counted.
- [Install baseboard and trim](https://studsheet.com/sheets/trim.md): Baseboard and trim calculator. 14′ × 12′ room: 49 ft of baseboard (2 × 16′ + 2 × 12′), in lengths that fit your walls, and 2 tubes of caulk.
- [Hang an interior door](https://studsheet.com/sheets/door.md): Interior door calculator. 30″ × 6′ 8″ door: a 32″ × 82-1/2″ rough opening, a 4-9/16″ jamb (for a 4-1/2″ wall), and the shims, nails, casing and knob.
- [Closet shelving](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shelves.md): Closet shelving calculator. 6′ reach-in closet: 6 ft of shelf (1 run, 12″ deep), 6 ft of rod and 10 supports, on studs where they fall.
- [Mount a TV](https://studsheet.com/sheets/tv.md): TV mount calculator. 65-inch TV, tilting mount: a mount rated 55 lb+, centered 42″ up from the floor, held by 4 lags into 2 studs.
- [Paint kitchen cabinets](https://studsheet.com/sheets/cabinets.md): Cabinet painting calculator. 20 doors, 8 drawers: 209 sq ft to paint, 1 gallon + 1 quart of cabinet enamel, 2 coats and 1 gallon of bonding primer.
- [Tile a kitchen backsplash](https://studsheet.com/sheets/backsplash.md): Backsplash tile calculator. 12′ of backsplash, 18″ tall: 18 sq ft of tile, the adhesive, grout and edge trim, and 4 outlet box extenders.
- [Tile a shower or tub surround](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shower.md): Shower tile calculator. 5′ tub surround, tiled to 7′: 66 sq ft of wall tile, 2 gal of waterproofing, and the backer board, thinset and grout.
- [Re-caulk a tub, shower or sink](https://studsheet.com/sheets/caulk.md): Tub and shower caulk calculator. Tub, 22 ft of caulk: 1 tube of silicone for a 1/4″ bead, and 24 h before water touches it. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Replace a toilet](https://studsheet.com/sheets/toilet.md): Replace a toilet. Toilet, 12″ rough-in: a toilet for a 12″ rough-in, elongated bowl, a wax seal, a 12″ supply line and new closet bolts.
- [Replace a bathroom vanity](https://studsheet.com/sheets/vanity.md): Replace a bathroom vanity. 30″ vanity: the vanity fits (33″ of room), a 4 in centerset faucet, 2 supply lines (20″ braided) and a new trap.
- [Replace a faucet](https://studsheet.com/sheets/faucet.md): Replace a faucet. Kitchen faucet: a kitchen pull-down faucet, supply lines built in (on the faucet), plumber’s putty and a leak check.
- [Carpet stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/carpetstairs.md): Stair carpet calculator. 13 steps, 3′ wide: 12 sq yd of carpet, 4.2 sq yd of pad and 20 pieces of tack strip, cut step by step.
- [Build interior or basement stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/istairs.md): Stair stringer calculator. Inside stairs, 8′ 9″ rise: 14 risers of 7-1/2″, 13 treads, 4 stringers (2×12 × 16′) and 11′ 4-1/2″ of floor space.
- [Pour concrete steps (brick or stone facing optional)](https://studsheet.com/sheets/concretesteps.md): Concrete steps calculator. 3 concrete steps, 1′ 9″ rise: 1.56 cu yd of concrete, 4 rebar bars (#4 × 20′), the forms and base, and a 5′ × 4′ stoop.
- [Steel or spiral stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/steelstairs.md): Spiral stair calculator. 5′ spiral stair, 9′ rise: 11 treads (9″ rises), a 5′ kit (26″ clear path) and a floor opening of ≥ 62″.
- [Build a paver patio](https://studsheet.com/sheets/pavers.md): Paver patio calculator. 16′ × 12′ paver patio: 208 sq ft of pavers, 5 cu yd of gravel base, 34 bags of bedding sand and 40 ft of edge restraint.
- [Build a raised garden bed](https://studsheet.com/sheets/garden.md): Raised garden bed calculator. 8′ × 4′ raised bed: 6 × 8′ cedar 2×6 boards, 1.25 cu yd of soil, and the corner posts and screws.
- [Build a storage shed](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shed.md): Shed materials calculator. 8′ × 10′ shed: 90 boards and studs, 11 sheets of siding and 1.11 squares of roofing, every board counted.
- [Stain or seal a deck or fence](https://studsheet.com/sheets/stain.md): Deck stain calculator. 16′ × 12′ deck: 502 sq ft to coat, 3 gal + 1 qt of stain in 2 coats, and 2 gallons of cleaner. Free, with the math on every line.
- [Install or replace siding](https://studsheet.com/sheets/siding.md): Siding calculator. 40′ × 25′ house, 2 stories: 22.7 squares of siding (+10% → 13 boxes), 3 rolls of house wrap, 31 pieces of J-channel and 8 corner posts.
- [Gutters and downspouts](https://studsheet.com/sheets/gutters.md): 84′ of gutter, 4 downspouts: 34 hangers every 32″, 4 downspouts (2×3, 2 × 10′ each) sized for 1503 sq ft of roof, and the corners, caps and outlets.
- [Build a media wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/mediawall.md): Media wall calculator. 12′ media wall, 65-inch TV, 6 niches: 38 2×4 boards, 7 4×8 sheets of drywall, niches 24″ × 18″ each and a TV recess 2″ deep.
- [Building codes](https://studsheet.com/codes.md): Frost depth by state and province, stair rise and run, handrails, guards, basement insulation and retaining wall permits: IRC and NBC figures, with sources.
- [Compare](https://studsheet.com/compare.md): How StudSheet compares with spreadsheets, estimate apps, field-service apps and blueprint takeoff tools, and when another kind of app is the better pick.
- [FAQ](https://studsheet.com/faq.md): Straight answers about StudSheet: what’s free, what Pro costs, accounts, your data, Canada, the code notes, quote requests, payments and connecting your AI.

## App

- [Open StudSheet](https://app.studsheet.com/): the web app; Sheets work without an account
- [Terms of use](https://app.studsheet.com/legal/terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://app.studsheet.com/legal/privacy)

## Optional

- [Everything on this site in one file](https://studsheet.com/llms-full.txt)
- [Home page as Markdown](https://studsheet.com/index.md)