Windows Estimating Services
Forte Estimating offers window estimating services for contractors and subcontractors in the bidding process for windows scope projects in residential, commercial and industrial properties. Our estimators have a solid background in the trade, and use advanced takeoff software to create accurate, bid ready windows estimates with up-to-date windows material and labor pricing assistance as well as window takeoff services and commercial window estimating services.
If you are a specialty subcontractor placing bids directly on a job, or a general contractor seeking an accurate bid for windows, our project team will provide the detail necessary to include in your bid package and secure the job.
We start from your plans and specs and generate a full window quantity takeoff package, ready to pass on to your suppliers for material pricing, or to use as a starting point for you to review your own bid.
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What Is Windows Estimating?
Window estimating is a technique that involves counting each window in a project, recording the size, material and performance allotted for each window, and then providing this information to the supplier for a more accurate quote.
Our takeoffs will reference window schedules and elevations in order to count units by type, size and material and include glazing type, performance ratings, if applicable.
These quantities are not only a critical part of the actual bid but also directly contribute to material ordering and scheduling after the project has been awarded, as an incorrect windows takeoff can cause issues long after the winning bid.
Our Windows Takeoff Process
All window quantity takeoff assignments start with a thorough examination of the drawings and specifications, and then are completed by taking quantities by the categories that are most important to pricing accurately.
After the quantity is measured, a second estimator reads the takeoff to check for quantity mistakes and/or scope gaps before the bid is priced, before the mistake ever affects your bid.
What's Included in Our Doors & Hardware Estimate
Deliverables consist of a complete door, frame and hardware count in the same format as your door schedule for direct shipment to suppliers for quoting.
Spreadsheet and PDF files are provided and can be tailored to your company’s preferred takeoff format or bid format, if you have one.
Key Considerations for Doors & Hardware Estimating
There may be dozens of unique hardware groups in a door schedule and matching each opening to the correct group is important to prevent expensive field corrections during installation. The door schedule is cross referenced with the floor plans to ensure all doors listed on plan are also on the schedule and vice versa.
Residential vs. Commercial Doors & Hardware Estimating
Residential door estimating may have a lighter workload of hardware across a smaller number of openings, and commercial door and hardware estimating may have more complicated groups of hardware, fire ratings and access control integration across a higher number of openings.
Why Trade Contractors Choose Forte
Doors & hardware specialty subcontractors know what doors are all about, and they know us from the field, not just a drawing set. That industry-specific expertise allows us to pick up scope details that a generalist estimator may overlook, before we even put down a number, before we ever present a number to you.
In addition, we provide options for pricing for doors & hardware estimating, including one time pricing for a project, as well as monthly pricing for subcontractors that regularly bid this scope and require the consistent, reliable estimating partner.
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Call us now and upload your construction project plans with all the specific details to explain the scope of work that includes construction drawings, specifications and other specific documentation.
Receive your schedule
Our expert team of BIM Estimators manages to deliver the final draft for review and consult through an email or call to consult and finalize the construction project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cross-check the door schedule against the floor plans?
Yes, we do check that all openings listed on the floor plans are also included on the door schedule so that we don’t have to deal with them as a field problem.
Do you cross-check the door schedule against the floor plans?
Yes, we do count and flag electronically controlled openings separately, as they need to be coordinated with the security and access control estimates.
Do you estimate storefront and aluminum entrance doors?
Yes, door systems that are made of storefront and aluminum are estimated along with hollow metal and wood doors as part of a complete door system.
What is your approach to fire rated door requirements?
Fire rating is monitored based on opening by using the door schedule to make sure that the correct fire rated doors, frames and hardware are identified and counted.
How quickly can you turn around a doors & hardware estimate?
Typically, most doors & hardware estimates come within 24 to 48 hours for a standard size project, depending on its size and complexity, it may take 3 to 5 business days.
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