Gabion Wall Calculator & Material Planner
Basket courses, stone fill and filter fabric for rectangular gabions.
Project estimate
Gabion Wall Planner
$1,301–$1,496
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Basket count
- 5
- Installed basket volume
- 180 ft³
- Working time allowance
- 1.31 days
21 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Baskets
- $450
- Stone
- $693
- Drainage
- $83
- Hardware
- $75
Shopping list
0 / 4 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Baskets
Gabion baskets
5 baskets
$450$90 per baskets
Stone
Gabion stone
9.9 ton
$693$70 per ton
Drainage
Filter fabric
165 ft²
$83$1 per ft²
Hardware
Lacing / stiffener kits
5 kits
$75$15 per kits
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
- Fill is based on whole baskets, including rounded-up end bays and courses.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, stakes and string line
- Level and marking tools
- Post-hole tools where required
- Drill / driver and manufacturer-specific fasteners
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the gabion wall planner
Start with length, height, width. The result includes basket count, installed basket volume. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm the boundary, gate openings, corners and any height restrictions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Mark the actual bays and check ground levels before choosing posts and foundations.
3. Prepare your order
Review the panel or basket sizes and order all matching connections and gate accessories.
4. Plan the work
Follow the approved layout and manufacturer instructions; arrange checks for automated gates or retaining structures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the gabion wall planner estimate?+
Basket courses, stone fill and filter fabric for rectangular gabions. The shopping list includes gabion baskets, gabion stone, filter fabric, lacing / stiffener kits.
Which assumptions should I check?+
This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative. Fill is based on whole baskets, including rounded-up end bays and courses.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.