Key Takeaways
- Turn doors & windows takeoff into a priced estimate with your local rates.
- Line-item audit trail — defensible, not a spreadsheet black box.
- Reference Doors & Windows costs: $250-650/EA/interior door, $600-2,000/EA/exterior door, $400-1,200/EA/window.
- Estimate flows directly into AIA G702/G703 billing.
Doors & Windows estimating, step by step
- Quantities come from takeoff — opening and unit counts and more.
- Price materials: Doors (interior/exterior), Windows, Frames, Hardware and hinges.
- Apply your burdened labor rate ($45-80/hr (carpenters)).
- Add overhead (10-20%) and profit (5-15%) per your books.
- Sanity-check per SF or per unit against the ranges below.
Doors & Windows cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Interior door | $250-650/EA | |
| Exterior door | $600-2,000/EA | |
| Window | $400-1,200/EA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doors & Windows estimating software?
It takes your doors & windows 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 Doors & Windows estimating work in CyanBuild?
Takeoff produces quantities, which flow directly into the estimate. You price each line with your $45-80/hr rate and material costs, add overhead and profit, and export a defensible bid.
Can I use my own Doors & Windows 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 Doors & Windows costs should I budget?
Typical ranges: $250-650/EA for interior door; $600-2,000/EA for exterior door; $400-1,200/EA for window. Labor runs about $45-80/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.