Allan Block Estimating Tools

Choose the Right Tool for Your Next Project

Allan Block makes it easy to estimate your materials. Choose from the estimating tools below to quickly calculate the amount of materials for your retaining wall, patio seating wall and/or fence projects.


AB Retaining Wall Estimator

What does it do?

The AB Estimator is a purpose-built calculator for Allan Block projects. It contains every Allan Block product line in a single tool, so you can quickly generate a full materials list.

Estimating by hand takes time, and every hour spent measuring and calculating is an hour not spent closing your next job. Allan Block developed the AB Estimator to solve exactly that problem, giving you a fast, reliable way to generate accurate material counts for your projects.

Whether you used the old AB Estimating Tool or are brand new, you will find the AB Estimator simplified, streamlined, and built to work faster while covering more ground than ever before.



  • Offers both a Basic mode and an Advanced mode for all AB Products
  • Precise material counts mean fewer surprise shortages mid-project.

AB Estimating Tool for Retaining Walls, Patio Walls & Fences

What does it do?

Estimate all your Allan Block projects in one place with the AB Estimating Tool. This simple material estimator for retaining walls, patio walls and concrete fences allows you to quickly and efficiently estimate the materials needed for large and small retaining walls, AB Courtyard patio Walls and AB Fence sound and security fences.



  • Estimates all Allan Block Retaining Wall Products
  • Works with Mac and PC computers

AB Walls Design Software

What does it do?

AB Walls is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality construction drawings with technical support data. Ability to transfer a conceptual layout from a site plan to a complete wall solution and then export it to various CAD software programs as well as provide a 3D Model. In addition, designers can generate elevations, plans, and multiple cross sectional views of their retaining wall projects.



  • Design and Estimates all Allan Block Retaining Wall Products
  • Works with PC computers