Key Takeaways
- Turn carpentry takeoff into a priced estimate with your local rates.
- Line-item audit trail — defensible, not a spreadsheet black box.
- Reference Carpentry costs: $2.50-6.00/LF/trim carpentry, $200-600/EA/door installed, $5-12/SF/rough carpentry.
- Estimate flows directly into AIA G702/G703 billing.
Carpentry estimating, step by step
- Quantities come from takeoff — trim and casing lf and more.
- Price materials: Dimensional lumber, Trim and moldings, Doors and hardware, Cabinetry.
- Apply your burdened labor rate ($40-75/hr (carpenters)).
- Add overhead (10-20%) and profit (5-15%) per your books.
- Sanity-check per SF or per unit against the ranges below.
Carpentry cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim carpentry | $2.50-6.00/LF | |
| Door installed | $200-600/EA | |
| Rough carpentry | $5-12/SF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpentry estimating software?
It takes your carpentry quantities and builds a priced estimate — material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit — line by line, with your local rates instead of generic national averages.
How does Carpentry estimating work in CyanBuild?
Takeoff produces quantities, which flow directly into the estimate. You price each line with your $40-75/hr rate and material costs, add overhead and profit, and export a defensible bid.
Can I use my own Carpentry cost data?
Yes. Use the built-in reference ranges as a starting point, then override with your vendor quotes and historical job costs — your own data is always more accurate than national averages.
What Carpentry costs should I budget?
Typical ranges: $2.50-6.00/LF for trim carpentry; $200-600/EA for door installed; $5-12/SF for rough carpentry. Labor runs about $40-75/hr (carpenters).
Does the estimate flow into billing?
Yes — your CyanBuild estimate becomes your Schedule of Values, which feeds AIA G702/G703 pay applications, so your estimate and billing stay in sync.