Mechanical Estimating
HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation and controls quantified and priced — so nothing gets missed between the mechanical schedule and your final number.
What's Included
- Rooftop units, air handlers, VAV boxes & mechanical equipment schedules
- Ductwork takeoff by gauge, type & fitting, including insulation
- Hydronic & refrigerant piping, valves, pumps & hangers
- Controls & BAS integration scope coordination
- Sheet metal and duct fabrication labor estimating
What You'll Receive
Every estimate includes these five deliverables, organized and ready for bid day.
Proposal Package
Complete proposal including Scope of Work, Exclusions, and Terms & Conditions.
📄 Includes SOW & T&CBill of Material
Detailed material quantities and specifications for procurement.
📦 Quantities & SpecsCost Summary
Clear breakdown of all costs including labor, materials, and equipment.
💰 Labor & MaterialsMarkup Plans
Digitally marked-up plan sets showing all takeoff quantities.
📐 Digital TakeoffRevisions & Addendums
Tracking and incorporation of all design changes and addendums.
🔄 Change TrackingHow We Estimate Mechanical Estimating
Send Plans & Bid Date
Upload drawings and specs through our form, email, or WhatsApp along with your bid due date.
Scope Confirmation
An estimator reviews the set and confirms trade scope, exclusions, and turnaround before starting.
Takeoff & Pricing
Quantities are taken off division by division and priced against current material and labor costs.
Delivery & Review
You receive an itemized estimate ready for bid day, with a call available to walk through it.
Common Questions
Can you estimate design-build mechanical scope from partial drawings?
Yes — we regularly work from 50–75% design documents and flag assumptions clearly so you can adjust pricing as drawings develop.
Do you include start-up and TAB costs?
Testing, adjusting and balancing can be scoped in on request; by default we price installed equipment, ductwork and piping.
How do you handle sheet metal fabrication vs. purchased duct?
Tell us your shop's fabrication capability and we'll price labor accordingly, or default to purchased duct standards.
Contractors We've Helped Bid & Win
“We send Accure our electrical bid packages and get a full material takeoff and pricing back inside 48 hours. It's let us bid on twice as many jobs without hiring another estimator.”
“Their mechanical estimating team catches things our old process missed — duct fittings, insulation, hangers, all itemized clearly. Our win rate on negotiated work is up noticeably.”
“Accurate, fast, and they actually pick up the phone. We use them as our outsourced estimating department across three states now.”
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Panel schedules, conduit, wire, fixtures & devices, itemized by CSI division.
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Cost-saving alternates and constructability review without cutting quality.
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