Per linear foot
base, crown, chair rail, and running trim
Division 06, Finish Carpentry
Finish Carpentry Estimating for Trim, Doors & Stairs
Finish carpentry is priced by the piece, the foot, and the opening, and the margin lives in the details. A house with simple casing and a flat ceiling is a different job from one with built-up crown, coffered ceilings, and a curved stair, even at the same square footage.
Our finish carpentry estimating takes off every piece of trim, every door, and every stair part from your plans and elevations, with labor priced to the profiles and complexity you're actually installing.
06 20 00Trim, doors and installed items
Excel + PDFWith marked-up drawings
ZIP-code pricedLocal material and labor rates
24 to 48 hoursTypical turnaround
What We Take Off
Interior trim
- Baseboard and shoe molding
- Door and window casing
- Crown molding, including built-up profiles
- Chair rail, picture rail, and wainscot
- Window stools and aprons
Doors
- Prehung interior doors
- Slab doors hung in existing frames
- Bifold, pocket, and barn doors
- Door hardware installation Openings estimating →
Stairs
- Treads, risers, and skirt boards
- Balusters, newels, and handrails
- Landings and nosings
Built-ins and closets
- Site-built shelving and bookcases
- Closet shelving and rods
- Window seats and benches
- Mantels and fireplace surrounds
Exterior trim (when in scope)
- Fascia, soffit, frieze, and corner boards
- Porch ceilings and columns
How Finish Carpentry Is Priced
Finish carpenters use a few common methods, and the takeoff supports each:
Per opening
doors and windows, including casing both sides, hanging, and hardware
Per piece
balusters, newels, brackets, and specialty items
Per day or hour
custom built-ins and complex details
We report quantities in all these units, so you can price the way you normally do. If you send your rates, we can apply them directly.
Profiles and Complexity
The same length of trim can take very different time:
Single-piece vs built-up crown
built-up profiles mean multiple passes
Paint-grade vs stain-grade
stain-grade needs tighter joints and matched wood
Inside and outside corners
every cope and miter adds time; rooms with many corners are slower
Ceiling height
high ceilings mean scaffolding and slower work
Coffered and tray ceilings
trim work multiplies quickly
We count corners and note profiles, so labor reflects the actual work.
Shop-fabricated cabinets and architectural woodwork are covered in our millwork estimates. Millwork estimating →
Who Uses Finish Carpentry Estimating
- Finish and trim carpenters
- Custom home builders
- Remodelers
- General contractors pricing interior trim packages
Checklist
What to Send
- Floor plans and interior elevations
- Door and window schedules
- Trim details and profiles
- Stair details
- Finish specifications (paint-grade or stain-grade, species)
Send Your Files
Upload the drawings through our quote form, share a Google Drive or plan-room link, or email them. Large sets travel best as a shared folder.
Upload Your Plans →Or email info@primeestimation.com.
Excel + PDFWith marked-up drawings
Deliverables
What You Receive
- Linear footage by trim profile and room
- Door and window counts with casing quantities
- Stair parts list
- Built-in breakdowns
- Labor and material pricing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you price finish carpentry?
By linear foot for running trim, per opening for doors and windows, per piece for stair parts and specialty items, and per hour for custom work. We give quantities in each unit. Single-trade takeoffs typically run $250 to $600.
Do you include door installation?
Yes, if it's in your scope.
What's the difference between finish carpentry and millwork?
Finish carpentry is site-installed trim, doors, and details. Millwork is shop-fabricated casework and woodwork.
Can you estimate stain-grade trim?
Yes, with materials and labor adjusted for stain-grade work.
Ready to Get Started?
Price Every Foot, Opening, and Piece
Send your plans and trim details. We'll quote the takeoff and delivery date.