Not another app, a tool.

Instant results for stairs, decking, framing, roofing and more — no page loads, no friction. Built specifically for the Australian and New Zealand building industry.

Download on the App Store

14-day free trial, then just $1.99/week — cancel anytime. Available now on iPhone, with Android to follow.

Setout app home screen showing a grid of construction calculators

How It Works

Three steps.
That's it.

No learning curve. Open the app, pick your calculator, enter your numbers. Setout does the rest.

Choose a calculator

Pick from 15 trade-specific calculators. Stairs, decking, framing, roofing, concrete and more.

Enter your numbers

Type in your measurements. Everything is worked out on your phone, so there's no waiting on signal.

Get instant results

Results appear instantly with full working shown. Save to a job for your records or hand to an apprentice.

Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Built by tradies, for tradies. Every feature exists because someone on site needed it.

Export & Share

Send any result as a PDF or share it straight to your team. No re-typing numbers into another app.

Apprentice Mode

Every calculation shows its full working step by step. Perfect for training or double-checking your numbers.

AU & NZ Standards

Compliance notes built into every calculator. Stair limits, stud spacing, wind zones — all referenced automatically.

Job Sheets

Save any calculation to a named job. Pull it up on site, share with your team, or keep it for your records.

Works Without Signal

Every calculation runs on your phone, so you can work out your numbers on remote sites, underground, anywhere. You only need a connection to download the app and manage your subscription.

Diagram Output

Key calculators generate visual diagrams — stair stringers, roof pitches, spacing layouts — that you can save and share.

Calculators

15 calculators.
Plus job tools.

From rough-in to finish, every calculation you run on site is covered.

Decking

Boards, joists, bearers

Wall Framing

Studs, plates, nogs

Equal Spacing

Divide any span evenly

Stairs

Rise, run, stringer

Roof Pitch

Rafters, angles

Cut List

Optimise waste

Balusters

Spacing, quantity

Concrete

Slabs, post holes

Raked Wall

Varying stud heights

Cladding

Story rod, boards

Square Check

Check for square

Roofing

Sheets, screws, flashing

Excavation

Volume, swell, loads

Gradient

Fall, ratio, grade

Fencing

Posts, rails, palings

Sequencer

Step-by-step build guides

Quotes

Estimates, quotes & invoices

Receipts

Log and save receipts

Tool Log

Save info on your tools

FAQ

Common questions.

Is Setout free?

You get full access free for 14 days. After that it's just $1.99/week, and you can cancel anytime.

Does it work without internet?

Yes, for the calculators. All calculations run on your device, so they work on remote sites and underground. You only need a connection to download the app and start or manage your subscription.

Which standards does it follow?

Setout is built for Australian and New Zealand construction standards. Compliance notes are built into each calculator where relevant.

Can I rely on the results?

Setout is a calculation aid. Results are a guide only and don't replace the National Construction Code, the NZ Building Code, manufacturer specs or an engineer's advice. Always check against current requirements before you build.

Can I save my calculations?

Yes. Save any result to a named job. Your history is stored locally on your phone — no account or cloud sync required.

Is there an Android version?

Setout is available on iPhone now, with Android to follow. Email info@setoutapp.co.nz if you have questions.

About

Built for the tools,
not the office.

Setout was built by people who've spent time on site and know what's missing from generic calculator apps.

Our mission

To give every tradie access to fast, accurate, standards-compliant calculations — without needing a degree in engineering or a slow website.

Built in Australia

We're based in Australia and build specifically for the AU and NZ construction industry. Every calculator reflects how the trade actually works here.

Always improving

More calculators are in the pipeline. Got a calculation that's missing? We want to hear about it. Reach out at info@setoutapp.co.nz