Rodent Exclusion Cost Calculator for Gardens

Seal gaps, screen vents, and protect harvests efficiently. Balance material choices with skilled labor costs. Get totals, unit pricing, and printable reports instantly here.

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Used for display only.
Calculations convert to meters internally.
Fence line, shed base, beds edge, or structure perimeter.
Vents, drains, pipe penetrations, gaps at doors.
Total length of cracks/voids needing seal.
Typical: 20–45 cm for garden edges.
Extra allowance for overlaps and corners.
Depends on bead size and surface.
Share of gaps filled using foam vs sealant.
Includes digging, fastening, sealing, cleanup.
Use higher values for tight access or stone walls.
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Example Data Table

Scenario Perimeter Gap Length Openings Mesh Height Labor Rate Difficulty Contingency
Raised beds + shed base 30 m 8 m 6 30 cm 18 /hr 1.2 10%
Stone wall edge (hard access) 55 m 14 m 10 40 cm 22 /hr 1.6 15%

Formula Used

  • Mesh area (m²) = Perimeter(m) × MeshHeight(m) × (1 + Overlap%/100)
  • Mesh cost = MeshArea(m²) × MeshPrice(per m²)
  • Foam gap (m) = GapLength(m) × FoamShare%/100
  • Sealant gap (m) = GapLength(m) − FoamGap(m)
  • Foam cans = ceil(FoamGap(m) / FoamCoverage(m per can))
  • Sealant tubes = ceil(SealantGap(m) / SealantCoverage(m per tube))
  • Labor hours = [SetupHours + Perimeter(m)×HoursPerMeter + Openings×HoursPerOpening] × Difficulty
  • Base subtotal = MaterialsSubtotal + LaborCost + Travel + Permit + Disposal
  • Pre-discount = BaseSubtotal + Emergency% + Contingency%
  • Grand total = (PreDiscount − Discount) + Tax
  • Cost per meter = GrandTotal / Perimeter(m)

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Measure the perimeter you want to protect.
  2. Estimate total crack and void length needing seal.
  3. Count openings like vents and pipe penetrations.
  4. Enter mesh height and overlap for corners.
  5. Confirm unit prices for your local supplies.
  6. Set labor rate, difficulty, and travel fees.
  7. Add contingency, discount, and tax if needed.
  8. Click calculate and download reports when ready.

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