Doors & Windows Estimating
Openings takeoffs for doors, frames, hardware, windows, storefront and glazing, counted from your schedules and elevations by type, size and fire rating, and delivered in 24–48 hours.
Every opening counted and checked.
Doors and windows estimating services from NYNMO Estimating give door suppliers, glazing contractors, installers and general contractors an accurate count of every opening on a project. Our estimators work from the door, frame, hardware and window schedules, then check each mark against the floor plans and elevations, so openings that are drawn but missing from a schedule, or scheduled twice, are caught before you price.
Openings packages are priced by type, size, material, fire rating and hardware, so a simple door count is not enough. Our takeoffs list each opening with its schedule mark and attributes, group them by type for pricing, and total hardware by set, so you can send quantities to manufacturers and price installation accurately.
How we build an openings estimate
We review the door, window and hardware schedules, elevations, details and specifications to confirm materials, ratings, glazing and finishes. Each opening is counted on the plans and reconciled with the schedules, storefront and curtain wall are measured by elevation, and glass is measured by area and type. Doors, frames, hardware, windows and glazing are then priced with installation labor at regional rates.
Openings we take off.
Order the full Division 08 package or only the systems you supply and install.
Doors and frames
Hollow metal, wood and aluminum doors and frames counted by size, type, rating and finish.
Door hardware
Hinges, locksets, exit devices, closers, stops and access control prep, totaled by hardware set.
Windows
Vinyl, aluminum, wood and fiberglass windows counted by type and size from the window schedule.
Storefront and entrances
Aluminum storefront, entrances and frames measured by elevation, with doors and hardware.
Curtain wall and glazing
Curtain wall framing and glass by area, glazing types and spandrel panels.
Specialty doors
Overhead sectional, coiling, fire shutters and access panels counted from plans and schedules.
Openings estimates for every project type.
ResidentialHomes and multifamily
For residential projects we count exterior and interior doors, windows, patio doors and garage doors, listed by plan and elevation so builders can compare window packages.
CommercialOffices, schools, healthcare and retail
For commercial work we cover hollow metal and wood door packages, hardware sets, storefront, curtain wall and overhead doors, organized by schedule mark and floor.
Openings costs that are easy to miss.
Openings bids most often go wrong where the schedules and drawings disagree. We reconcile them and list these items separately:
- Openings shown on plans but missing from schedules, and the reverse.
- Fire-rated assemblies that need labeled doors, frames and glazing.
- Borrowed lites and sidelites that are easy to miss on interior elevations.
- Electrified hardware and access control prep that changes door and frame cost.
- Glazing in doors and partitions listed by glass type.
Every opening keeps its schedule mark, so your team can trace each line back to the drawings.
Three steps from plans to a priced bid.
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, and tell us which doors and windows scope you need priced.
We take off and price
Our estimators measure every doors and windows item from the plans and price material and labor at current rates for your region.
Review and bid
You receive the Excel estimate and marked-up plans, ask for any changes, and submit your bid with confidence.
Built for the people who bid openings.
Our openings takeoffs fit suppliers and installers who need reliable counts by type.
Door and hardware suppliers
Quote packages accurately by mark, type and rating.
Glazing contractors
Price storefront, curtain wall and glass by elevation.
Window installers
Count units by type and size for ordering and labor.
General contractors
Check openings bids against the drawings.
Why openings contractors outsource takeoffs.
Reconciling schedules with plans and elevations is careful, time-consuming work, and a single missed opening can cost more than the takeoff. Outsourcing gives you a checked count in a day or two, so your team can spend its time pricing and coordinating with manufacturers.
Openings connect to framing and finishes, so clients often add our drywall and painting estimates. For full projects, our construction cost estimating covers every division.
Common questions about openings estimating.
Answers to the questions contractors ask most before ordering an estimate.
Do you count doors from the schedule or the plans?
Both. Openings are counted on the plans and reconciled with the door and window schedules, and any mismatch is flagged so you can clarify it before bidding.
Do you estimate door hardware?
Yes. Hardware is totaled by set and by component, including hinges, locksets, exit devices, closers and stops, based on the hardware schedule or specifications.
Do you estimate storefront and curtain wall?
Yes. Storefront and curtain wall are measured by elevation, with framing, glass, doors and hardware listed separately.
Do you include fire ratings?
Yes. Each door, frame and glazed opening carries its fire rating from the schedule, so rated assemblies are priced correctly.
How long does an openings estimate take?
Most openings estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the plans and schedules.
How much does an openings estimate cost?
Pricing is per project with a flat quote before work starts. Send your plans for a free quote.
Have an openings package to estimate?
Tell us about the project and we will reply within one business day with a flat price and turnaround. You can also email your plans to info@nynmoestimating.com.