Division 08: Openings (08 11 13, 08 14 16, 08 71 00)
Door hardware estimating services, opening by opening
We count every opening on your door schedule, tie each to its door, frame and hardware set, and price them separately at your rates.
Fixed price in 2 business hours. Pay only after you accept.
- Fixed price agreed before any work starts
- Plan review is free
- You pay only after you accept the price and delivery date
- Single-trade estimates in 48 hours
- Your rates, your markup, your final number
- Hollow metal frames8 EA
- Flush wood doors1Callout 1: 4 open onto the corridor6 EA
- Hollow metal doors2Callout 2: 2 exterior, insulated2 EA
- Hardware sets HW-1 to HW-38 EA
Quick answer
Door hardware estimating services from Bidmere count doors, frames and hardware sets per opening from your door schedule and specifications. Door, frame and hardware suppliers, installers and GC estimators get an opening-by-opening count, a hardware set rollup, a cost summary at your rates and a schedule conflict list. Estimates are priced from $195 and are ready in 48 hours.
What do door hardware estimating services include?
They include the count, the rollup and the conflicts.
- Opening-by-opening count: each door, frame and hardware set tied to its opening number and sheet
- Hardware set rollup: item counts per set multiplied across the openings that use it
- Cost summary: doors, frames, hardware and installation priced at your rates, shown separately
- Schedule conflicts: openings where the plan, door schedule, rating or hardware set disagree
- Delivered as an Excel estimate with live formulas, color-coded marked-up PDF plans, and a written list of assumptions, exclusions and open questions
What does a door, frame and hardware takeoff count?
Almost everything in Division 08 openings is counted each, but the attributes matter as much as the count.
| Item | Unit | Attributes tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | EA | Type, size, material, fire rating |
| Frames | EA | Type, profile, gauge, wall condition |
| Hardware sets | EA | Set number and the openings that use it |
| Hardware items per set | EA | Hinges, locksets, closers, exit devices, stops |
| Vision kits, louvers, fire labels | EA | Per opening |
How does a hardware set rollup work?
Each hardware set lists its items once. The rollup multiplies them by the number of openings that use the set, so suppliers can price by item and installers can price by opening.
Fictional example: set HW-2 has three hinges, one passage set, one closer and one wall stop. If eight openings use HW-2, the rollup carries 24 hinges, 8 passage sets, 8 closers and 8 stops. Pairs of doors and electrified items are flagged separately because they change both material and labor.
Which door schedule conflicts cause bid misses?
- An opening on the floor plan missing from the door schedule
- A fire rating on the life safety plan that differs from the door schedule
- A hardware set named on the schedule but not defined in the specification
- Electrified hardware shown without power or access control scope assigned
- Frame profiles that do not suit the wall type at the opening
- Factory-finished doors on one sheet and field-painted on another
Have plans for this scope? Send them over. Fixed quote within 2 business hours. Plan review is free, and you pay only after you accept.
Get a fixed quoteWhat does a door hardware estimate not include?
We count and price what the documents specify. We do not:
- Write hardware specifications or prepare submittals
- Wire or program access control
- Review egress or fire ratings for code compliance
- Visit the site or verify existing openings
Missing or unclear hardware sets are listed as questions for the design team.
Sample takeoff
What a takeoff looks like
| Item | Quantity | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow metal frames, 16 ga welded, 3 ft x 7 ft | 8 | EA | All openings |
| Flush wood doors, 1-3/4 in, factory finished | 6 | EA | 4 open onto corridor |
| Hollow metal doors, insulated | 2 | EA | Exterior |
| Hardware sets HW-1 to HW-3 | 8 | EA | Locksets, hinges, closers, exit devices |
| Open question | HW-3 named on schedule, not in specification |
Fictional example: doors takeoff for an invented 1,960 SF office, sheet A-801
Before you send plans
Common questions about handing off the work
Will I lose control of my number?
No. We price with your rates. You set markup, review every line and choose the bid price.
Who is responsible for the final bid?
Your company. Bidmere prepares the estimate. Your team reviews, signs and submits.
Do you visit the site?
No. We measure from the documents. Existing conditions go on the open-question list for your team to verify.
What if the plans are incomplete?
Gaps go on the open-question list with the source sheet. Nothing is guessed silently.
Doors, frames and hardware takeoff and estimate pricing
Doors, frames and hardware takeoffs from Bidmere start at $149, and single-trade doors, frames and hardware estimates at $195. The fixed quote for your job usually lands in these ranges:
| Job size | Takeoff only (quantities) | Single-trade estimate (quantities and pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| Small job: up to 10,000 SF | $149 to $295 | $195 to $395 |
| Mid-size job: 10,000 to 50,000 SF | $295 to $695 | $395 to $895 |
| Large job: over 50,000 SF, or several buildings | From $695 | From $895 |
Single-trade estimates are ready in 48 hours. Rush (24 hours) adds 30%. 25% off your first estimate. Every job gets a fixed quote within 2 business hours, and you pay only after you accept. Every estimate is delivered as an Excel estimate with live formulas, color-coded marked-up PDF plans, and a written list of assumptions, exclusions and open questions. See pricing for the full price list and scope conditions.
Monthly estimating plans
Bidding every week? Put estimating on a monthly plan
If plan sets arrive faster than your team can measure them, a monthly plan keeps a remote estimator on your bid calendar. Starter is $1,395 per month for up to 6 bids. Pro is $2,595 per month for up to 12 bids. Scale is $4,795 per month for up to 25 bids. Every estimate uses your rates and lists its assumptions and open questions. Start with one estimate to see the work first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a door hardware estimate cost?
Qualifying single-trade estimates are priced from $195, with 25% off your first estimate. Each job gets a fixed quote within 2 business hours after we review the plans. Plan review is free, and you pay only after you accept the price and delivery date.
How fast is the estimate delivered?
Qualifying single-trade estimates are ready in 48 hours from your accepted quote and complete documents. A 24-hour rush for 30% more option is available when capacity allows. Tell us your bid date in the request so the quote and the delivery date reflect it.
What should I send for a door and hardware estimate?
The door schedule with door and frame elevations, hardware sets from the specification or a hardware schedule, floor plans and life safety plans showing ratings, specification sections for hollow metal, wood doors and door hardware, all addenda, and your material and installation rates.
How do you handle conflicts between door schedules and hardware sets?
Each opening is tied to its door, frame and hardware references. Conflicting ratings, finishes, quantities or hardware assignments go on the open-question list with the source sheets. Your team or the design team resolves them; we do not pick a substitute hardware set.
Do you write the hardware schedule or submittals?
No. We count and price what the documents specify. Missing or unclear hardware sets are listed as questions for the design team. Hardware scheduling, submittals and any consultant work stay with your company or your hardware consultant. We can count from a consultant’s schedule if you have one.
Can doors, frames and hardware be priced as separate numbers?
Yes. The summary separates doors, frames, hardware and installation, so each part can be priced, bought or bid on its own. That helps when a supplier furnishes material and a carpentry subcontractor installs it, or when the GC buys hardware directly.
Who sets the prices in the estimate?
You do. Quantities are priced with the labor rates, material pricing and markup you approve, and they sit in their own columns. You review every line, adjust what looks wrong and decide the final bid number. We never sign or submit a bid.
Do you offer monthly estimating plans?
Yes, for contractors who bid every week. Plans start at $1,395 per month for up to 6 bids, with Pro at $2,595 per month for up to 12 bids and Scale at $4,795 per month for up to 25 bids. Each estimate uses your rates and lists assumptions and open questions. Most contractors start with one estimate to see the work first.
Get a fixed quote
Share the project basics. You get a fixed price and delivery date within 2 business hours. Plan review is free, and you pay only after you accept.