Key Takeaways
- AI reads your doors & windows PDF and opening and unit counts automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $45-80/hr rates.
- Typical Doors & Windows costs: $250-650/EA/interior door, $600-2,000/EA/exterior door, $400-1,200/EA/window.
How Doors & Windows takeoff works
Doors and windows takeoff covers units by type and size with frames, hardware, glass, and flashing.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts opening and unit counts and other doors & windows 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.
Doors & Windows cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Interior door | $250-650/EA | |
| Exterior door | $600-2,000/EA | |
| Window | $400-1,200/EA |
What CyanBuild tracks for Doors & Windows
Materials
- Doors (interior/exterior)
- Windows
- Frames
- Hardware and hinges
- Weatherstripping
- Flashing
Common tasks
- Opening and unit counts
- Hardware schedule
- Glass and glazing
- Flashing and sealants
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doors & Windows takeoff software?
Doors & Windows takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of opening and unit counts and other doors & windows elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Doors & Windows 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 Doors & Windows plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Doors & Windows work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $45-80/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Doors & Windows takeoff include?
Common Doors & Windows materials (Doors (interior/exterior), Windows, Frames, Hardware and hinges) and tasks (Opening and unit counts, Hardware schedule, Glass and glazing), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.