Affiliate Disclosure
In short: BuildCalc participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission if you click a link and sign up or make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our calculator content or recommendations.
FTC & ASA Compliance
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules on affiliate marketing, we disclose that BuildCalc participates in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to third-party products and services.
What This Means for You
Some links on BuildCalc — including links to contractor quote services, supplier websites, and tool retailers — are affiliate links. This means:
- If you click an affiliate link and sign up for a service or make a purchase, we may receive a commission or referral fee.
- This comes at no additional cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly.
- Commissions help us keep BuildCalc free and fund the development of new calculators.
Affiliate Partners
We may partner with services including, but not limited to:
- Contractor and tradesperson quote platforms (e.g., Angi, Checkatrade, Bark, HomeAdvisor)
- Building material suppliers and online retailers
- Tool and equipment retailers
- Home improvement financing services
We only link to services we believe may be genuinely useful to our audience. Affiliate relationships do not determine which calculators we build or how our tools function.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate commissions do not affect our calculator formulas, results, or editorial content. We do not accept payment to alter calculator outputs, rank products unfairly, or promote services that are not relevant to our users. Our primary commitment is providing accurate, free tools for construction and trade professionals and DIYers.
Google AdSense
In addition to affiliate links, BuildCalc displays advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense serves ads based on your browsing history and the content of the page. We do not control which specific ads appear. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details.
Transparency Commitment
We believe in being upfront with our users. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we monetize the Site, please contact us. We are happy to provide further clarification.