CSI Division 06 · Architectural
Millwork Estimating
Casework by the linear foot with tops, panelling and hardware, plus the shop drawings, field measure and scribes that installing into a real building takes.
- LF
- cabinet runs by height and depth
- SF
- panelling, tops, faces
- EA
- units, fittings, specialty items
- LS
- shop drawings and hardware
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Millwork elevations, sections, finish schedules and the casework specification
- 01Base Cabinets
- 02Upper Cabinets
- 03Solid Surface Tops
- 04Paneling & Reveals
- 05Hardware & Fittings
Where bids go wrong
What other millwork estimates miss.
Shop drawings, engineering and field measure, which precede fabrication and take real hours.
Substrate, blocking and scribes required to install into an out-of-plumb building.
Grade and finish from the specification — AWI grade changes the price more than the linear footage.
Delivery, protection and site handling for finished casework on an active site.
Sample takeoff
How millwork line items come back.
Every quantity is traceable to the sheet it came from, in the units the trade buys in.
- Quantities traced to the sheet they came from
- Waste and productivity carried as visible lines
- Formulas intact — edit any rate
| CSI | Line item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 06 41 00 | Base cabinets | 48 LF |
| 06 41 00 | Upper cabinets | 36 LF |
| 12 36 00 | Solid surface tops | 92 SF |
| 06 42 00 | Panelling & reveals | 340 SF |
| 06 41 00 | Hardware & fittings | 1 LS |
FAQ
Millwork Estimating, answered.
Talk to an estimator
Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you estimate custom casework?
Yes. Casework is measured by linear foot and by unit, with countertops, panels and hardware broken out.
Is installation priced separately?
Yes. Fabrication and installation are separate lines, since they are often bid by different companies.
Can you use our cost book and labor rates?
Yes, and we prefer it. Your historical costs reflect your crews and your suppliers better than any published average. Send the template and we work inside it.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is per project and quoted before any work starts — no retainer, no minimum volume and no subscription.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Drawings, specifications and pricing are treated as confidential by default, and we sign your NDA on request before any documents change hands.
Start a quote
Need millwork numbers for your next bid?
Pick your project type and send the drawings. We confirm the fee and delivery date within the hour on working days.