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Mechanical Estimating Services

Full mechanical takeoffs covering HVAC, refrigeration, piping and plumbing systems, quantified with zip-code based pricing from small repair jobs through complex, multi-million dollar builds. You get the mechanical numbers in an editable workbook with a marked-up plan set behind every.

Mechanical estimating

Mechanical scope, quantified end to end

Mechanical work covers a wide field, heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration, piping and plumbing systems, each with its own fabrication and installation quirks. Our estimators are engaged across the design phase, independent bid-evaluation estimates, change orders and value engineering, so the numbers hold up whichever stage a project is at.

Every mechanical component is quantified individually: air handling units, condensing units, pumps, louvers, ducts, pipes, duct and pipe fittings, insulation, supports, thermostats, boilers, humidifiers, filters and dampers, all priced against current zip-code based rates for material, equipment and labour.

We have delivered mechanical estimates ranging from simple repair jobs worth a few thousand dollars up to complex, multi-million dollar developments, and we remain hands-on with clients through every revision.

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Mechanical contractor inspecting rooftop HVAC units and pipework against a drawing set

Our clients

Our mechanical estimating clients

General contractors
Mechanical contractors
Piping contractors
Plumbing contractors
HVAC contractors
Piping & duct fabricators
Engineering design firms

Range of services

The range of mechanical estimating services

Mechanical, plumbing, piping & HVAC quantity takeoffs
Budget estimates
Bid estimates & bid reviews
Check estimates
Reconciliation estimates
Change order management
Project cost management
Subcontractor marketing
Mechanical project lead generation

Takeoff scope

What we quantify in mechanical takeoffs

Our estimators work in FastPIPE, FastDUCT, FastWRAP, Trimble, Accubid and PlanSwift to capture the following.

Air devices & air handling units
Air-cooled condensing units
Air conditioning units
Exhaust fans & manual volume dampers
Rooftop units & louvers
Ducts & duct fittings
Gas, vent & refrigerant pipes
Condensate drain pipes & pipe fittings
Duct insulation & duct supports
Boilers, heat pumps & humidifiers
Air filters, air cleaners & chillers

Deliverables

Our deliverables

Tailored to the specific needs of each client, generally including the following.

Digital takeoff Excel spreadsheets
Material quantities & pricing
Labour costs and labour-hour breakdowns
Colour-coded drawing plans
Takeoff summary with rentals, equipment, taxes, overheads and profit percentage
Complete bid proposal with inclusion/exclusion sheet

Method

Our method on mechanical packages

01Drawings and specifications are reviewed to define mechanical scope and equipment schedules
02Ductwork, piping and equipment are measured on-screen using FastPIPE, FastDUCT and PlanSwift
03Quantities are organised by system, floor and zone for clear cross-referencing
04Pricing is applied using RSMeans and our zip-code based cost database
05A senior mechanical estimator reviews the takeoff before delivery

Follow the simple process

The mechanical workflow, step by step

Nothing in a mechanical estimate is guessed. Scope is confirmed in writing, quantities come off your drawings, and the final workbook stays editable so your team can adjust pricing.

Share your plans

Send your drawings by email, chat, or the upload button, we review them and start on the quote immediately.

Get our quote

Your quote arrives within minutes with invoice, turnaround time and delivery date. Pay by card or PayPal and work begins.

Receive your estimate

Delivered in 24 to 48 hours as Excel spreadsheets with colour-coded plans, in MasterFormat or your own template.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Talk to an estimator today

Send the drawings today and get your mechanical quantities priced, marked up and ready to bid, with revisions covered when addenda change the scope.

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Upload your plans and we'll send a quote within minutes. Call +1 (346) 358-6424 or email Info@estimatorexpert.com.

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