Openings Estimating Services
The most important aspect of opening estimation is accurate dimensioning. A slight miscalculation in the size of doors, windows, or frames can cause big issues during installation like costly delays and material waste. However, if you have professional openings estimating services by your side you’ll never fear any error.
Whether it is the grand entrances of a hotel, the secure openings of an industrial warehouse, or a house, Kelly Estimating ensures accuracy in sizing, material quantification, and labor cost calculation. After all, we have ASPE and NAHB-certified opening estimators who are responsible for every contractor’s trust they place in our services.
Opening Material Takeoff Service
Our opening material takeoff services cover a vast range of door and window types, along with hardware and accessories:
Door Takeoffs
- Metal Door Frame
- Steel Door Openings
- Aluminum Door
- Bronze Door Frame
- Plastic Door
- Vinyl Door
- Hangar Door
- Fiberglass PVC Door
- Sliding, Folding, or Swing Door
- Pressure Resistant Door
- Thermal Shielding Door
Frames
- Steel, aluminum, and custom-designed frame openings
- Pre-fabricated or site-built frame openings
Hardware
- Quantify hinges, locks, handles, closers, and panic devices
Accessories
- Seals
- Thresholds
- Weatherstripping
- Supplementary components
Specialized Openings
- Louvers & Vents
- Grilles
- Smoke Containment
- Storefronts
- Entrances
- Skylights
- Roof Windows
Outsource Openings Estimating Services to Us
By outsourcing your opening frames estimation for door and window to us, you can get multiple benefits such as:
Ease Budget Planning
If you want to install the openings in commercial and residential facilities, get a material takeoff list from us as we provide exact quantities of doors, windows, frames, and hardware. We eliminate the risk of underestimating or overestimating costs. The accuracy of data reduces the risk of unexpected expenses and manages the budget.
Ensure No Material Waste
Construction waste means there is inefficient cost calculation, but it is not an issue for us. Our opening cost estimators provide exact cost calculations and quantities to minimize overordering. You will not face shortages that can delay construction timelines.
Improved Project Scheduling
Having the right materials on-site at the right time is only possible with the help of Kelly Estimating’s professional openings estimators because they ensure the availability of materials when adding them to the estimating document. With this, contractors avoid delayed delivery and troubles due to missing or incorrect calculations.
Increased Bid Competitiveness
Frame and door contractors need timely bid proposals, and we deliver within 24 hours because we swiftly calculate the costs and ensure a 96% bid-winning ratio that boosts confidence in clients. We guarantee your bids are competitive without sacrificing profitability.
Why Choose Kelly Estimating?
Choosing us means you are going on the right path! Our US openings estimating company has 1000+ satisfied customers who believe in us as we ensure our clients receive:
- Ensuring bidding success with a 96% winning ratio.
- Change order estimates in case of project modification.
- Expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Budgeted openings packages and free customized quotations.
- Timely deliverables with a quick turnaround time of 12–24 hours.
- Estimates for all types of openings, including standard and specialized designs
How Do We Create Openings Estimate For Clients?
In opening estimates, we calculate the size, quantity, and cost of openings in a structure, such as doors and windows. The purpose is to find the dimensions, materials, and installation requirements and cost calculation for the project. Here is how we provide accurate assessments.
Initial Assessment
Our opening’s estimator reviews the project blueprints, plans, and specifications to a list of all openings in the structure, including doors, windows, skylights, storefronts, or any special openings.
Quantification and Material Selection
The team measures each opening to ensure accurate dimensions including width, height, thickness, and the type of material required by using ProEst, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam. We calculate the total quantity of each type of opening, select the types of materials for the doors and frames and make a list.
Calculate the Pricing
To calculate the material and labor pricing, we use BIM, a local zip code pricing database, and data from local trusted suppliers, and contractors. We import this data to the software and get the digital takeoff of the openings by adding all quantities accurately.
Final Review & Delivery
Our opening cost estimators review and adjust the data to ensure transparency and export the takeoff and cost breakdown into Excel spreadsheets. In the end, we deliver the final opening estimate to you! You will get:
- Detailed digital takeoff sheet with material quantities and breakdowns for all opening-related elements with the required lengths and sizes.
- Pricing of materials according to door or window frame type based on market rates.
- Detailed estimation of labor costs, including hours required for installation.
- Marked-up drawing plans.
- Summary that includes total material costs, total labor costs, hours required for each task, taxes, overheads, and profit margins.
Openings Estimation Projects Portfolio
1: Lakeview Estates Apartments, Houston, TX | Residential
We provided material takeoff and cost estimation for over 120 apartments. The project included opening estimates for aluminum window frames, wooden doors, sliding patio doors, and thermal shielding entrances. Our estimates helped the developer save 15% on material procurement.
2: The Rockford Logistics Warehouse, Rockford, AL | Commercial
Our opening estimators delivered material takeoffs for doors, louvers, and coiling doors for efficient temperature control and durability. We ensured precise budgeting and reduced overall material costs by 10%.
3: University of Pennsylvania | Institutional
Estimated openings for campus buildings, including wood doors for classrooms, curtain walls for libraries, and pressure-resistant doors for laboratories. The contractor won the bid and completed the project within the decided budget.
4: Green Valley Manufacturing Inc, Decatur, IL | Industrial
We provided an opening estimate for an industrial facility, including hangar doors, coiling grilles, and thermal-insulated entrances, by measuring the dimensions, providing quantities of materials, and estimating labor costs for installation.
How Can You Get Openings Estimating Services?
You need to follow a simple process that helps you get an opening cost estimate from Kelly Estimating. Here you go!
- Simply provide your details and upload the plan in an acceptable format, such as PDF, DFX, JPG, etc.
- When you submit the details, we will analyze them and share a free quotation.
- Submit the payment through PayPal, major credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, etc.
How Can You Get Openings Estimating Services?
You need to follow a simple process that helps you get an opening cost estimate from Kelly Estimating. Here you go!
Simply provide your details and upload the plan in an acceptable format, such as PDF, DFX, JPG, etc.
When you submit the details, we will analyze them and share a free quotation.
Submit the payment through PayPal, major credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Materials Do You Include in Your Opening Cost Estimates?
Our estimates cover a wide range of materials, such as aluminum, steel, wood, fiberglass, vinyl, and bronze.
How Do You Ensure Accuracy in Your Estimates?
Our openings estimators are certified by reputable organizations such as the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and are professional in using software such as BlueBeam, RS Means, PlanSwift, and more for accuracy in quantities and costs. Plus, they cross-reference the material costs with current market rates.
What Types of Openings Projects Do You Handle?
We handle every category of project, such as:
- Residential – homes, apartments, and housing societies.
- Commercial – restaurants, warehouses, and retail stores.
- Institutional – schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities.
- Industrial – factories, manufacturing plants, and logistic warehouses
What is Your Service Area for Providing Openings Estimating Services?
We serve door, windows, and framing contractors to all 50 states of the US, including but not limited to:
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- Michigan
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Washington
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Indiana
Client's Remarks
When I first reached out for opening estimates for our housing project, I didn’t expect the level of accuracy and detail this team delivered. Their material takeoffs and costs for the vinyl doors were absolutely accurate and saved us significant costs.
Mark Jones
I am a project manager, and I approached Kelly Estimating to get an estimate for doors, windows, and openings; the team communicated well and delivered detailed breakdowns of materials and labor costs. The project stayed within budget, and thinking about hiring the team again. Highly recommended!
Sarah Jason
Their quick turnaround on our opening estimates helped us win the bid. The details were accurate and clear, which positively impacted the owner. Happy with the team!
Emily Carter
