Carpentry and joinery BOQ items: units, measurement, specs

Panelling, storage units, beds, vanities, doors and frames made on site or in a workshop. 6 items, each with the unit it is priced in, how it is measured, the standard that applies, what the line must name and what quotes leave out.

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Wall panelling

Unit
sq ft; also quoted in sq m
How it is measured
By face area of panelling; say whether framing and grooves are included. No Indian Standard fixes this for modular work, so the line itself must say it.
Indian Standards
IS 1200 (Part 21), Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: wood-work and joinery; IS 303, Plywood for general purposes.
The line must name
  • Board and its grade: for example IS 303 BWP plywood, IS 710 marine plywood, HDHMR
  • Thickness: in mm, for example 18 mm carcass
  • Finish: laminate and its thickness, veneer, PU, acrylic, lacquer
Often left out of the quote
  • Backing frame
  • Lighting in grooves
  • Cut-outs for switches
A line to start from
Providing and fixing wall panelling in [12] mm [IS 303 BWP] plywood on [batten] frame, finished in [1] mm laminate; measured by face area including frame.
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.panelling

Storage unit (TV, crockery, shoe, study)

Unit
sq ft; also quoted in running ft, nos, lump sum
How it is measured
Usually by front elevation area (height × width); some quote per unit. State which. No Indian Standard fixes this for modular work, so the line itself must say it.
Indian Standards
IS 1200 (Part 21), Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: wood-work and joinery; IS 303, Plywood for general purposes.
The line must name
  • Board and its grade: for example IS 303 BWP plywood, IS 710 marine plywood, HDHMR
  • Thickness: in mm, for example 18 mm carcass
  • Finish: laminate and its thickness, veneer, PU, acrylic, lacquer
  • Edge band: for example 2 mm PVC edge band
  • Hardware make: hinges, channels and fittings by make, or 'or equal'
Often left out of the quote
  • Glass and its frame
  • Lights inside
  • Handles
  • Back panel
A line to start from
Providing and making [TV] unit in [18] mm [IS 303 BWP] plywood carcass, [1] mm laminate outside, [0.8] mm laminate inside, [2] mm PVC edge band, [make] soft-close hinges and channels; measured by front elevation area.
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.storage-unit

Bed with storage

Unit
nos
How it is measured
By number, size stated (for example 6 ft × 6.5 ft).
Indian Standards
IS 1200 (Part 21), Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: wood-work and joinery; IS 303, Plywood for general purposes.
The line must name
  • Board and its grade: for example IS 303 BWP plywood, IS 710 marine plywood, HDHMR
  • Thickness: in mm, for example 18 mm carcass
  • Finish: laminate and its thickness, veneer, PU, acrylic, lacquer
  • Hardware make: hinges, channels and fittings by make, or 'or equal'
  • Size: a dimension in mm, ft or inches
Often left out of the quote
  • Mattress
  • Headboard upholstery
  • Side tables
A line to start from
Providing and making [6 × 6.5] ft bed in [18] mm [IS 303 BWP] plywood with [hydraulic lift / drawer] storage of [make], finished in [1] mm laminate.
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.bed

Bathroom vanity unit

Unit
running ft; also quoted in nos
How it is measured
By running length or per unit; state which. No Indian Standard fixes this for modular work, so the line itself must say it.
Indian Standards
IS 303, Plywood for general purposes; IS 710, Marine plywood.
The line must name
  • Board and its grade: for example IS 303 BWP plywood, IS 710 marine plywood, HDHMR
  • Thickness: in mm, for example 18 mm carcass
  • Finish: laminate and its thickness, veneer, PU, acrylic, lacquer
  • Edge band: for example 2 mm PVC edge band
  • Hardware make: hinges, channels and fittings by make, or 'or equal'
Often left out of the quote
  • Counter and basin
  • Mirror
  • Plumbing connections
A line to start from
Providing and making vanity unit in [18] mm [IS 710 marine / IS 303 BWP] plywood, finished in [1] mm laminate, [2] mm PVC edge band, [make] hinges; measured by running length.
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.vanity

Flush door shutter

Unit
nos; also quoted in sq ft
How it is measured
By number with size stated, or by shutter area.
Indian Standards
IS 2202 (Part 1), Wooden flush door shutters (solid core type): plywood face panels; IS 1200 (Part 21), Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: wood-work and joinery.
The line must name
  • Thickness: in mm, for example 18 mm carcass
  • Finish: laminate and its thickness, veneer, PU, acrylic, lacquer
  • Hardware make: hinges, channels and fittings by make, or 'or equal'
Often left out of the quote
  • Lock and handle
  • Door closer and stopper
  • Frame (a separate line)
A line to start from
Providing and fixing [35] mm flush door shutter to [IS 2202 (Part 1)], finished in [1] mm laminate both sides, with [3] stainless steel hinges of [make].
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.flush-door

Door frame

Unit
running ft; also quoted in running m, nos
How it is measured
By running length of frame, or per door with size stated.
Indian Standards
IS 1200 (Part 21), Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: wood-work and joinery.
The line must name
  • Material: named, for example granite, quartz, AAC block, sal wood
  • Size: a dimension in mm, ft or inches
Often left out of the quote
  • Architrave
  • Fixing to masonry (hold-fasts)
A line to start from
Providing and fixing door frame of [sal wood / WPC] [100 × 60] mm section, including hold-fasts and architrave on [one / both] sides.
Values in [brackets] are yours to fill. Item id: carpentry.door-frame

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A guide written by Ahrom Labs; not legal, tax or engineering advice. Indian Standards are cited by number and title from the BIS catalogue, not quoted; the standard governs wherever this page differs from it. No rates are given: they change with city and month. Last updated .

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