Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads doors & windows plans and opening and unit counts automatically.
- Price with your local $45-80/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Doors & Windows costs: $250-650/EA/interior door, $600-2,000/EA/exterior door, $400-1,200/EA/window.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Doors & Windows takeoff
Doors and windows takeoff covers units by type and size with frames, hardware, glass, and flashing. CyanBuild detects and counts opening and unit counts and other doors & windows elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Doors & Windows cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Interior door | $250-650/EA | |
| Exterior door | $600-2,000/EA | |
| Window | $400-1,200/EA |
Common Doors & Windows tasks
- Opening and unit counts
- Hardware schedule
- Glass and glazing
- Flashing and sealants
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Doors & Windows
- Doors (interior/exterior)
- Windows
- Frames
- Hardware and hinges
- Weatherstripping
- Flashing
Doors & Windows takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and unit counts | 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 Doors & Windows takeoff?
Upload your Doors & Windows plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts opening and unit counts and other doors & windows elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $45-80/hr rates.
What does Doors & Windows work cost?
Typical Doors & Windows 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).
What materials are included in a Doors & Windows takeoff?
Common Doors & Windows materials: Doors (interior/exterior), Windows, Frames, Hardware and hinges, Weatherstripping, Flashing.
Can CyanBuild estimate Doors & Windows labor and materials separately?
Yes. Doors & Windows 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 Doors & Windows-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Doors & Windows estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Doors & Windows cost build-up.