The Door and Window Takeoff & Estimating software you’ve been looking for!

Bid more projects in less time with STACK’s comprehensive takeoff and estimating solution. With best-in-class cloud-based tools, you can see 10X faster bids and up to 35% more opportunities to win.

Preconstruction in the Cloud

STACK is the only software to offer lightning-fast takeoff and complete estimating in one solution. See for yourself how we’re helping to power a more efficient and streamlined preconstruction process that leads to more wins and greater project profitability.

Plan, Spec and Document Management

Nail every detail. Keep your project docs organized and your team laser-focused.

Cloud-Based Quantity & Material Takeoff

Knock out takeoffs 10x faster and keep everyone on the same page from day one.

Detailed Cost Estimates & Proposals

Adjust costs, markup, tax, and overhead. Create customized estimates and branded proposals quickly and easily.

Real-Time Collaboration & Connectivity

Robust markup, callouts, sharing, & invites keep your entire team aligned.

The Benefits of Effective Software for Door and Window Estimates

High-quality, professional takeoff and estimating software offers numerous advantages for door and window-related projects. One of the primary benefits is the accuracy it brings to measurements. By allowing precise, automated measurements directly from digital plans, it reduces the risk of manual errors, ensuring that each door and window meets the exact project requirements. This precision also leads to significant cost savings, as it enables accurate calculations of materials, labor, and other project costs, helping to minimize waste and avoid the overspending that can come from miscalculations or incorrect material estimates.

Beyond cost efficiency, these tools also streamline the estimating process, saving considerable time compared to manual takeoff methods. This increased speed is crucial for fast-paced projects with tight deadlines. The collaborative features of cloud-based takeoff and estimating software are another key advantage. Teams can share updates and data in real time, fostering coordination among project stakeholders, which is particularly beneficial in door and window projects that require alignment with other trades, like framing and finishing.

The Best Software for Door Estimates

STACK is particularly effective for door estimating and takeoff projects, thanks to its precise measurement tools and comprehensive library of items and assemblies, which streamline the often complex door takeoff process. Here’s how STACK excels in this niche:

Detailed Assemblies and Customization: STACK’s database allows estimators to create door assemblies with customizable options like frame materials, door types, hardware, and finishes. This flexibility accommodates the wide variety of doors and frames that contractors might need to estimate, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency.
Integration of Material and Labor Costs: STACK’s pricing integration allows estimators to quickly apply up-to-date material and labor rates, including costs for door hardware and installation, all in a single, cohesive platform. This feature ensures accuracy in estimating project costs, which is essential for competitive bids in the door industry.
Visual Takeoff and Annotation Tools: STACK’s visual takeoff tools allow for accurate marking, counting, and measurement of doors directly on project plans, reducing the chances of human error and ensuring that measurements are precise. This is particularly useful for estimating projects involving multiple door types and sizes, or projects where doors are a significant element of the project scope.
Collaboration and Real-Time Updates: With STACK, team members can collaborate on projects in real-time, which is crucial for large-scale door projects that may require input from architects, engineers, and contractors. Real-time updates ensure that any changes to door specifications or quantities are immediately reflected across all team members’ views.
Cloud-Based Accessibility: Since STACK is cloud-based, estimators can work from anywhere, allowing them to coordinate with teams in the field or from remote offices. This is a practical advantage for contractors who may need to perform quick adjustments to door quantities or specifications without needing to be onsite.

Your “Window” to Better Solutions

STACK is particularly well-suited for window estimating and takeoff projects due to its robust set of features designed specifically for the construction and estimating industry. Here are some key aspects that make STACK excel for windows:

Customizable Takeoff Tools: The platform offers customizable takeoff tools that enable users to measure and quantify windows directly from digital plans. This precision ensures that all window dimensions are accurately captured, reducing the risk of errors.
Integrated Pricing: Users can integrate their own pricing or access industry-standard pricing, ensuring that estimates are competitive and reflective of current market conditions.
Collaboration Features: STACK supports collaboration among team members, allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously. This is crucial for larger projects where coordination between architects, contractors, and estimators is essential.
Cloud-Based Accessibility: Being cloud-based, STACK allows users to access their projects from anywhere, enabling real-time updates and collaboration.
Integration with Other Tools: STACK can be integrated with other construction management tools, providing a seamless workflow from estimating to project management, thus enhancing overall efficiency.
User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive design of the platform allows users to navigate easily, reducing the learning curve for new estimators and ensuring that all team members can efficiently use the tool.

Accurate Estimates, More Projects

Investing in STACK means investing in a reliable partner that prioritizes your project’s success. Experience the difference in accuracy and efficiency that STACK provides, and let us help you elevate your takeoff process to new heights.

Advanced Takeoff Technology: STACK utilizes cutting-edge measurement algorithms that enhance precision in quantity takeoffs. By employing intelligent image recognition and scaling tools, STACK minimizes human error and ensures that every measurement reflects true project specifications.
Real-Time Collaboration: STACK’s cloud-based system allows teams to collaborate in real-time, regardless of their physical location. This feature ensures that all stakeholders have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information, reducing discrepancies and improving overall project accuracy.
Intuitive User Interface: Our user-friendly interface simplifies complex takeoff processes, allowing users to focus on the specifics without being bogged down by unnecessary complications. This ease of use translates to increased accuracy as users can navigate the system efficiently and effectively.
Continuous Updates and Improvements: We are committed to evolving our technology to meet the changing needs of the construction industry. Regular updates ensure that STACK incorporates the latest advancements and best practices in measurement and estimation, keeping your projects at the forefront of accuracy.
Extensive Training and Support: Our dedicated support team and extensive training resources empower users to maximize STACK's capabilities. We understand that accuracy is paramount, which is why we provide the guidance necessary for clients to utilize every feature effectively.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

STACK’s Floor Plan AI significantly enhances contractors’ efficiency by automating labor-intensive tasks like counting doors, windows, and walls, as well as calculating areas. This technology allows estimators to redirect their efforts toward critical aspects of project bids, leading to greater accuracy and improved profitability. By reducing time spent on manual takeoffs, contractors can focus on strategic planning and detailed analysis, ultimately enabling them to accomplish more with less effort.

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See what STACK customers are saying:

Being able to create detailed estimates and go straight to the proposal, to customize it and make it look the way we want, and with everything in the cloud – STACK is the holy grail really!

WestPro Construction SolutionsKansas City, KS

We use STACK every day for a multitude of tasks. It is so adaptable to our needs. We use it for project takeoff, as-built drawings, area takeoffs, data center for quick access of equipment requirements and a host of other tasks. It's the greatest tool in our box!

5 Seasons MechanicalNorcross, GA

Great product, easy to use, easy to learn. My entire estimating workflow is more efficient because of STACK. I am able to bid more projects in less time. Because STACK is Web-Based I can use it on any computer. STACK works on both my PC and MAC. I recommend STACK to the other subcontractors I work with.

R3 PaintingHampstead, NC

STACK has continued to develop more useful tools for an already useful service. STACK is an integral part of our estimating team and has saved us time and improved our delivery of accurate estimates.

Bur-Han ServicesNorth Vancouver, BC

What makes STACK stand out to me is the open architecture. STACK’s application programming interfaces, which allow us to integrate other systems into STACK, are unique. One of the really exciting things about STACK is that we go from being rigid and inflexible to being able to quickly respond to customers.

CentiMarkPittsburgh, PA

See how Demotik achieved 50-75% better productivity and 30-40% win rates with STACK.

As a super subcontractor performing several trades, Demotik grappled with a slow estimating process and lost profits before finding STACK. Now, they’re seeing an increase in productivity, higher win rates, and better profit margins.

Awards? Yeah, we've won them.

STACK’s award-winning software has been recognized for excellence year after year.