Question 1

Is this garden materials calculator really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, with no sign-up. The calculator covers topsoil, mulch, turf, grass seed, gravel, sand, concrete, fence panels, decking, patio slabs, railway sleepers, weed membrane and garden paint, all in UK units with bulk-bag and handy-bag pricing.

Question 2

How do I work out how much topsoil I need?

Accepted Answer

Multiply your area in square metres by the depth in centimetres, then by 10 — that gives litres. A 20m² bed at 10cm deep needs 2,000 litres (2m³), about three standard bulk bags. Our topsoil calculator does the maths and prices the cheapest way to buy it.

Question 3

How many litres are in a bulk bag?

Accepted Answer

Most UK bulk bags hold between 700 and 1,000 litres — around 730L is typical for topsoil, mulch and gravel. Because sizes vary between merchants, every calculator on this site prices bulk bags and handy bags side by side so you can see the genuine best value per litre.

Question 4

Can I calculate turf, gravel and fence panels too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Turf rolls come with the 5% cutting allowance built in (or switch to grass seed pricing), gravel can include stabilising grids and weed membrane, and fencing works out whole 1.83m panels in lap or picket styles with trade-pack pricing.

Question 5

Are the prices live merchant prices?

Accepted Answer

The catalogue is a realistic sample trade catalogue — and you can customise every price to match your own local suppliers. The seasonal deals section shows merchant offers we check by hand, each stamped with the date it was last verified.

Question 6

Can I save, share or print my materials list?

Accepted Answer

Yes — add any result to your project board, then save it, share it as a link, or print it. Landscapers can also build branded customer estimates with their own logo, labour costs, VAT and deposit, ready to print or email.

Question 7

Do I need an account to use the trade estimator?

Accepted Answer

No — the professional estimator works standalone with no sign-up. Build a branded customer estimate with your own logo, labour, deposit and VAT, then print it, email it or share it as a private link, all free. Your business details are remembered on your device for the next visit.

Question 8

What does the free trade account add?

Accepted Answer

A free trade account turns the estimator into a full office: every estimate saves itself to your own dashboard, converts to a numbered invoice in one tap, and can be emailed to the customer directly. Invoices are tracked unpaid, paid or overdue, so you always know exactly what you're owed. Free — no card, no subscription.

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