Key Takeaways
- AI reads your carpentry PDF and trim and casing lf automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $40-75/hr rates.
- Typical Carpentry costs: $2.50-6.00/LF/trim carpentry, $200-600/EA/door installed, $5-12/SF/rough carpentry.
How Carpentry takeoff works
Carpentry takeoff covers rough and finish carpentry: framing, trim, casework, doors, and millwork by count, LF, and SF.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts trim and casing lf and other carpentry elements.
- Review the overlay, adjust anything the AI missed, and add conditions.
- Price each line with your local labor and material rates.
- Export a defensible, line-item takeoff with visual proof per item.
Carpentry cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim carpentry | $2.50-6.00/LF | |
| Door installed | $200-600/EA | |
| Rough carpentry | $5-12/SF |
What CyanBuild tracks for Carpentry
Materials
- Dimensional lumber
- Trim and moldings
- Doors and hardware
- Cabinetry
- Sheet goods
- Fasteners
Common tasks
- Trim and casing LF
- Door and hardware counts
- Cabinetry
- Rough framing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpentry takeoff software?
Carpentry takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of trim and casing lf and other carpentry elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Carpentry takeoff?
AI handles the counting and measuring consistently and fast; you review the overlay and adjust before pricing. The result is a reviewable takeoff with visual proof per item — more defensible than hand counts.
Does it work with my Carpentry plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Carpentry work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $40-75/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Carpentry takeoff include?
Common Carpentry materials (Dimensional lumber, Trim and moldings, Doors and hardware, Cabinetry) and tasks (Trim and casing LF, Door and hardware counts, Cabinetry), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.