Allan Block Estimating Tools

FREE download avaliable for your Mac** or Windows computer

Use the simple screens to enter information about your project for height, length, soil type and then choose a condition that represents your yard. As an option you can enter in exact X, Y and Z coordinates of your wall to adjust the projects location and height information for more exact estimates.

Entering in this basic information will give you a rough estimate of the blocks you will need in an easy to read format.

Want a more in depth estimate?

Submit your project to the Allan Block Design Center and receive a Free estimate that includes cross sections, block and material estimates quantities.

Sample Design Portfolio

This retaining wall design, estimator and project portfolio include the following features:

• Bird’s eye and front views of your wall
• Coordinate locations can be entered (X, Y and Z)
• Customizable not only length, but top and bottom of wall locations
• Details/cross sections of your wall design
• Block estimates for each of the locally available Allan Block
• Photo/Project Gallery
• Links to additional information: videos, installation instructions, and more
• List of recommended local Allan Block Dealers

**NOTE: When installing on a Mac computer, you will need to adjust your security settings to allow you to download from the internet. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences
• Go to Security & Privacy
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to unlocked so you can make changes
• Change the Allow apps downloaded from:
  to Anywhere
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to lock

FREE download avaliable for your Mac** or Windows computer

Design & estimate your perfect courtyard patio with this useful tool from Allan Block. Choose from the AB Courtyard Patio Package choices that offer pre-designed layouts with different styles and looks to transform your backyard space.

Sample Patio Package Portfolio

Each package has video installation and detailed instructions available.

Looking for just a small accent to add to your space like a pond, bench or planter? Choose from our Element options to give your outdoor space a simple upgrade. These can all be built in just a weekend and enjoyed all season long.

Want something more customized?

Then let your creativity shine and easily design the size and style of your patio and seating walls with the flexible AB Courtyard Collection. Use the Create Your Own Feature and simply choose the size of your patio area, select where the walls will be, add curves, corners or posts and then enter the heights.

Sample Design Portfolio

Quick and easy and you’re done! Want more? Add on accents from our Elements, like ponds, fire pits, bench seating or grilling stations to expand your custom layout even more.

This AB Courtyard Estimator and Project Portfolio include the following features:

• Pre-Designed Patio Packages
• Pre-Designed Elements
• Shows bird’s eye and front views of your project
• Offers custom patio shapes
• Shows details of your wall design
• Block estimates for the AB Courtyard Collection
• Photo/project gallery
• Links to additional information: videos, installation instructions, and more
• List of recommended local Allan Block Dealers

**NOTE: When installing on a Mac computer, you will need to adjust your security settings to allow you to download from the internet. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences
• Go to Security & Privacy
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to unlocked so you can make changes
• Change the Allow apps downloaded from:
  to Anywhere
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to lock

FREE download avaliable for your Mac** computer

Allan Block makes it easy to estimate your materials. Quickly calculate the amount of block, capstones, and other materials for your retaining wall, patio seating wall and/or fence projects. This estimating tool enables you to estimate any of your Allan Block wall projects.

Sample Estimate

Estimate Your Projects in Minutes!

• Great for Homeowners, Contractors and Distributors
• Estimate retaining walls, patio walls and Fences all in one place!
• Materials Esitmate for block, rock, grid and more
• Create Complete Project Estimates or Individual Itemized by Wall Estimates
• Contractors/Distributors: Add Your Pricing and Company Logo to Create Customized Estimates

**NOTE: When installing on a Mac computer, you will need to adjust your security settings to allow you to download from the internet. To do this:

• Go to System Preferences
• Go to Security & Privacy
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to unlocked so you can make changes
• Change the Allow apps downloaded from:
  to Anywhere
• Click the lock at the bottom right of the screen to lock

FREE download avaliable for your Windows computer

Allan Block makes it easy to estimate your materials. Quickly calculate the amount of block, capstones, and other materials for your retaining wall, patio seating wall and/or fence projects. This estimating tool enables you to estimate any of your Allan Block wall projects.

Sample Estimate

Estimate Your Projects in Minutes!

• Great for Homeowners, Contractors and Distributors
• Estimate retaining walls, patio walls and Fences all in one place!
• Materials Esitmate for block, rock, grid and more
• Create Complete Project Estimates or Individual Itemized by Wall Estimates
• Contractors/Distributors: Add Your Pricing and Company Logo to Create Customized Estimates