The phrase cost to install door casing is searched thousands of times each month by homeowners, remodelers, and small builders who need fast, reliable numbers. At CountBricks, we convert those searches into real-world answers. Our voice-activated AI platform captures on-site measurements, matches them with live lumber and trim pricing, then produces an itemized estimate in minutes. Below we break down every factor that drives residential door casing costs and explain how CountBricks keeps your project profitable.
Door casing is more than decorative trim. Installed correctly, it conceals the gap between jamb and drywall, locks the door square, and gives the room a finished look. A typical CountBricks estimate for door casing will include:
• Linear feet of trim required for both sides and head of the opening
• Material type (MDF, finger-joint pine, solid hardwood or custom profile)
• Fasteners, shims, adhesives, fillers, and caulk
• Surface prep, priming, and final paint or stain if requested
• Labor hours to cut, cope or miter, install, and finish
1. Material grade and profile depth
2. Door size and number of openings
3. Wall condition and plumb tolerance
4. Finish level (paint-ready vs. high-end stain)
5. Regional labor rates and crew efficiency
Because CountBricks pulls barcode-level pricing from supplier APIs, you see the exact cost of poplar versus MDF the moment you speak it into your phone.
Nationwide, the cost to install door casing in a single-family home currently ranges between $4.00 and $7.50 per linear foot installed. A standard 2-8 x 6-8 interior door with 17 feet of casing therefore lands between $68 and $128 per opening. Premium hardwoods or elaborate back-band profiles can push totals above $200. Open-concept homes with dozens of doors often qualify for volume discounts in the CountBricks platform.
Traditional bids rely on handwritten notes, outdated price books, and rough square-foot allowances. CountBricks eliminates those variables:
• Voice capture removes transcription errors
• AI detects when wider jamb extensions or drywall returns are needed
• Live pricing adjusts for supplier sales or surcharges in real time
The result is an apples-to-apples comparison that reduces change orders by up to 37 % on casing-heavy remodels.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a new project.
2. Walk to each door and say, “Interior, 2-8 by 6-8, square profile casing, paint-grade.”
3. The AI confirms dimensions aloud and stores a 3D point cloud from your camera.
4. When finished, press “Generate Estimate.” CountBricks calculates linear footage, material, labor, taxes, and markup in under 30 seconds.
5. Send a branded PDF quote to your client or push the numbers directly into a progress invoice.
• Demolition of existing trim and disposal fees
• Lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 homes
• Drywall repairs if the old casing tears paper face
• Upgrading to three-piece craftsman details after the project starts
CountBricks flags these risks during the initial walkthrough so your bid stays airtight.
An experienced finish carpenter can install and prep 8–10 standard doors in an eight-hour day. New construction framing tolerances, straight jambs, and pre-finished casing boost productivity further. CountBricks tracks historical performance across your crews, then suggests the optimal labor allowance per job. That data typically trims 12–15 % from labor contingencies without sacrificing quality.
• MDF saves 20-30 % over solid pine but must be sealed quickly in humid climates
• Poplar offers a paint-grade hardwood feel at a moderate premium
• Finger-joint pine is budget-friendly and sands smooth when knots are unacceptable
• Pre-finished PVC casing resists moisture in bathrooms and laundry rooms
Our catalog inside CountBricks.com/services lists updated pricing for each option by region.
Door trim is the first millwork buyers notice at an open house. Upgraded profiles often yield a 1.5-to-1 return in perceived home value versus cost. CountBricks’ proposal templates include before-and-after renderings so clients visualize that uplift and approve higher allowances with confidence.
Because CountBricks exports line items directly into your master schedule of values, casing remains visible through procurement, install, and punch-out. If lumber prices spike mid-project, a single tap refreshes material totals and creates a change order ready for e-signature. That transparency keeps both GC and homeowner aligned all the way to final payment.
Whether you are renovating a single condo or framing an entire subdivision, CountBricks delivers pinpoint accuracy on the cost to install door casing. Create a free account, test our voice takeoff, and see why builders nationwide trust CountBricks to protect their margins. Learn more at CountBricks.com/services or schedule a demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
A recent CountBricks client, Sunrise Builders, tackled a 38-unit townhome development where each unit featured five interior doors and an upgraded two-piece casing set. Manual takeoffs on the pilot building came in at 1,595 linear feet. After switching to the CountBricks voice workflow, the platform recorded 1,482 linear feet—an immediate 7 % material savings that eliminated two full bundles of poplar trim.
• $1,260 saved on material with real-time supplier discounts applied
• Two labor days recaptured by optimizing crew size from five carpenters to four
• Zero change orders related to trim—every variance surfaced and approved in-app
1. Capture dimensions before drywall to verify rough-opening consistency.
2. Standardize trim profiles across units to leverage bulk buying power.
3. Use CountBricks’ historical benchmarks to set realistic production goals and reward high-performing crews.
• Keep a small stack of ¼-inch MDF backer strips on hand when jambs sit proud of drywall; they are cheaper than double shimming every hinge side.
• Label casing lengths per door during pre-cutting; the minutes saved per install add up quickly on tract work.
• Run a quick re-price in CountBricks the morning materials are ordered—lumber indexes can shift overnight.
You can replicate Sunrise Builders’ results today. Sign up at CountBricks.com/consultation, upload your blueprints, and let our AI map every door location automatically. In less than an hour you will have a detailed casing schedule, purchase list, and client-ready quote—no spreadsheets required.
