Mechanical Estimating Services
Detailed mechanical estimates and takeoffs for mechanical contractors and general contractors. We price equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation and controls from your mechanical drawings and deliver an editable Excel estimate, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
What You Get
- Equipment, ductwork and piping takeoff
- Insulation, controls and specialties
- Labor hours and material pricing
- Delivery in 24 to 48 hours
- Free revisions when drawings change
What Is Mechanical Estimating?
Mechanical estimating is the process of pricing the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and piping scope of a project. It covers the major equipment, air distribution, hydronic and steam piping, refrigerant lines, insulation, controls and the labor to install them.
Mechanical scopes carry some of the largest numbers on any bid, and small misses grow quickly. A wrong duct gauge, a missed fitting count or an overlooked equipment pad can change your price by thousands. We read the mechanical plans, schedules and specifications together in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, so every quantity can be traced back to a sheet. If you only need the air side, see our HVAC estimating services.
Our Mechanical Estimating Services
Equipment Takeoff
Air handlers, rooftop units, chillers, boilers, pumps and fans counted from the equipment schedules.
Ductwork Takeoff
Duct by size, gauge and weight, with fittings, dampers, diffusers and grilles.
Hydronic and Steam Piping
Chilled water, heating hot water and steam piping by size and material, with valves and fittings.
Refrigerant Piping
Line sets and refrigerant piping for split systems and VRF installations.
Insulation
Duct and pipe insulation measured by size, thickness and type.
Controls and Testing
Thermostats, sensors, control wiring and test and balance allowances.
Mechanical Projects We Estimate
From tenant improvements to complete buildings, as a standalone mechanical estimate or as part of a whole job estimate.
Commercial Offices
Rooftop units, VAV systems and ductwork for office buildings and interior fit outs.
Schools and Public Buildings
Central plants, air handlers and piping for schools, fire stations and civic buildings.
Restaurants and Retail
Kitchen exhaust, makeup air and rooftop units for restaurants and stores.
Multifamily and Senior Living
Unit systems, corridor ventilation and central plant work for apartments and retirement communities.
Our Mechanical Estimating Process
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, or email them to us.
Get a fixed quote
We review the scope and reply with a price and delivery date.
We build the estimate
Our estimators complete the takeoff and pricing for your scope.
Receive and revise
Get your editable Excel estimate, with free revisions any time.
What You Receive
- Equipment counts by tag from the schedules
- Ductwork quantities by size and gauge
- Piping quantities by size and material
- Insulation and specialties listed separately
- Labor hours and material pricing for your location
- Editable Excel sheet organized by CSI division
Why Mechanical Contractors Choose Us
- Estimators who read mechanical drawings every week
- Quantities you can trace back to each sheet
- Turnaround in 24 to 48 hours for most projects
- Free revisions when addenda arrive
- Pricing based on your project location
- Fixed quote before any work begins
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a mechanical estimate cost?
The price depends on the size of the project and the scope you need. Send your plans and we reply with a fixed quote, usually the same day.
How long does a mechanical estimate take?
Most mechanical estimates are delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Large or complex projects may take a little longer, and we confirm the date with your quote.
What do I need to send?
The mechanical drawings, equipment schedules and specifications, plus your bid date and any scope notes.
Can you estimate only part of the mechanical scope?
Yes. We can price only ductwork, only piping, only equipment or the full mechanical scope.
Which software do you use?
We use PlanSwift and Bluebeam for takeoffs and RSMeans data for pricing.
Do you include labor?
Yes. Each estimate includes labor hours and material pricing based on your project location.
Are revisions free?
Yes. When drawings change or addenda arrive, we update your estimate at no extra cost.
Request a Free Quote
Upload your plans and we will reply with a fixed price and delivery date, usually the same day.
Phone
+1 718 305 4518
Office
1942 Broadway St., Suite 314C
Boulder, CO 80302, USA
USA Estimation LLC
Construction estimating and quantity takeoff services for contractors, builders and developers across the United States and Canada.
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1942 Broadway St., Suite 314C
Boulder, CO 80302, USA
+1 718 305 4518
info@usaestimation.com
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