CSI Division 06 · Structural
Carpentry Estimating
Rough and finish carpentry by the linear foot, including the blocking and backing every later trade depends on and nobody prices.
- LF
- trim, base, casing, blocking
- SF
- panelling, sheathing
- EA
- openings, assemblies
- LS
- rough carpentry allowances
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Interior elevations, finish schedules, door schedules and millwork sections
- 01Rough Carpentry
- 02Finish Carpentry
- 03Door & Window Trim
- 04Blocking & Backing
- 05Fasteners & Adhesive
Where bids go wrong
What other carpentry estimates miss.
Backing for everything mounted later — grab bars, TVs, casework, handrails.
Trim mitre and return waste, which runs high on short runs and detailed profiles.
Punch-list carpentry after the finish trades, budgeted as its own crew day.
Material grade and species changes between the specification and the millwork schedule.
Sample takeoff
How carpentry 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 10 00 | Rough carpentry | 1 LS |
| 06 20 00 | Finish carpentry | 1,240 LF |
| 06 22 00 | Door & window trim | 68 EA |
| 06 16 00 | Blocking & backing | 640 LF |
| 06 05 23 | Fasteners & adhesive | 1 LS |
FAQ
Carpentry Estimating, answered.
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Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]What is the difference between carpentry and millwork?
Carpentry covers site-built work such as blocking, trim and installation. Shop-built casework is estimated under millwork.
Do you count blocking?
Yes. In-wall blocking for accessories, cabinets and equipment is counted from the elevations, because it is commonly missed.
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.
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Need carpentry 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.