Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads carpentry plans and trim and casing lf automatically.
- Price with your local $40-75/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Carpentry costs: $2.50-6.00/LF/trim carpentry, $200-600/EA/door installed, $5-12/SF/rough carpentry.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Carpentry takeoff
Carpentry takeoff covers rough and finish carpentry: framing, trim, casework, doors, and millwork by count, LF, and SF. CyanBuild detects and counts trim and casing lf and other carpentry elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Carpentry cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim carpentry | $2.50-6.00/LF | |
| Door installed | $200-600/EA | |
| Rough carpentry | $5-12/SF |
Common Carpentry tasks
- Trim and casing LF
- Door and hardware counts
- Cabinetry
- Rough framing
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Carpentry
- Dimensional lumber
- Trim and moldings
- Doors and hardware
- Cabinetry
- Sheet goods
- Fasteners
Carpentry takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Trim and casing LF | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Carpentry takeoff?
Upload your Carpentry plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts trim and casing lf and other carpentry elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $40-75/hr rates.
What does Carpentry work cost?
Typical Carpentry 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).
What materials are included in a Carpentry takeoff?
Common Carpentry materials: Dimensional lumber, Trim and moldings, Doors and hardware, Cabinetry, Sheet goods, Fasteners.
Can CyanBuild estimate Carpentry labor and materials separately?
Yes. Carpentry takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Carpentry-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Carpentry estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Carpentry cost build-up.