MEP estimating service
MEP Change Order Estimating
Clear, documented add and deduct pricing for MEP changes, so contractors get paid for extra work and owners can check that the number is fair.
- Bulletins, ASIs, RFIs and field directives
- Labor, material, equipment and markups itemized
- Fast turnaround so work isn't held up
Free quote
Send plans. Get a firm quote.
- Quote back after a quick plan review
- Typical delivery in 24–48 hours
- Excel estimate + marked-up drawings
- Priced to Florida labor and material rates
Or email ask@floridamepestimating.com
24–48 hr typical turnaround
NDA-protected plans
Florida Building Code aware
Florida labor & material pricing
Overview
Changes are where MEP profit is made or lost
Every MEP job changes. The owner adds a tenant space, the engineer upsizes a feeder, the architect moves a wall and three duct runs have to reroute. The contractor who prices those changes quickly and with solid backup gets paid. The one who sends a lump sum with no detail ends up negotiating for months, or eating the cost.
We price MEP changes from the revised drawings or directive, compared against the original contract documents. Each change order shows what was added, what was deleted, the labor hours, material and equipment, and the markups allowed by your contract. Owners and construction managers also use us to review contractor change orders and confirm the price is reasonable.
If you already have a detailed bid estimate or bill of quantities for the project, we price changes using the same unit costs, which keeps negotiations short.
What's included
What we document in a change order estimate
- Comparison of original vs. revised drawings
- Added and deleted quantities by system
- Labor hours with productivity factors for rework
- Demolition and removal of installed work
- Material, equipment and rental costs
- Impact on schedule and extended general conditions (when requested)
- Overtime or premium time if required
- Subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Contract-allowed overhead and profit
- Bond and insurance markups
- Narrative explaining the change
- Backup ready to attach to your change order request
Florida factors
Change orders on Florida projects
Florida projects see a lot of mid-stream change: permit reviewers asking for revisions, utility companies changing service locations, and owners adding resilience features like generators or elevated equipment after a storm season. Those changes often hit MEP harder than any other trade.
Code transitions add another source of change. A project designed under the 8th Edition Florida Building Code but permitted after December 31, 2026 may need revisions to meet the 9th Edition and the 2023 NEC. We price the difference clearly, so the cost of a code-driven change isn’t confused with a design error or a contractor claim.
At a glance
Change order pricing breakdown
| Component | How we price it |
|---|---|
| Added work | New quantities from revised drawings at current labor and material rates |
| Deleted work | Credit for uninstalled work; removal cost if already installed |
| Rework | Labor for demolition, rerouting and reinstallation with productivity factors |
| Time impact | Extended supervision and general conditions when requested and supported |
| Markups | Overhead, profit, bond and insurance per your contract terms |
Scope gaps we catch
Change order items contractors forget to price
Change orders are often under-priced because the obvious work is counted and the rest isn’t. We include items like these.
- Demolition and disposal of installed work
- Rework of finished ceilings, walls and firestopping
- Re-submittals, re-coordination and revised shop drawings
- Restocking fees on returned material
- Extended supervision when the change affects the schedule
- Markups on subcontractor and supplier costs allowed by the contract
Our process
How our MEP estimating process works
- 01
Send your plans
Upload PDFs, CAD files or a bid-portal link with specs, addenda and the bid date. A quick scope note helps.
- 02
Get a fixed quote
We confirm scope, price and delivery date before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice.
- 03
Takeoff & pricing
Estimators count and measure every MEP item, then price labor and material for the project's Florida location.
- 04
Senior QA review
A second estimator checks quantities, scope gaps and math against the drawings and specs.
- 05
Bid-ready delivery
You get the Excel estimate, marked-up drawings and a clarifications list you can send with your bid.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what contractors usually ask before sending plans. Don’t see your question? Call or email us.
How quickly can you price a change order?
Small changes are often priced within a day or two. Larger bulletins with many sheets are quoted with a delivery date when we receive them.
Can you review a change order from my contractor?
Yes. Owners, developers and construction managers send us contractor change orders to check quantities, labor and pricing.
Do you price credits for deleted work?
Yes. We price deleted scope as a credit and note whether any material has already been purchased or installed.
Can you include schedule impact?
When requested and supported by the project schedule, we include extended general conditions and supervision costs.
What do I need to send?
The original contract drawings, the revised drawings or directive, and your contract’s markup terms. Any RFIs or correspondence about the change also help.
Do you support disputed change orders?
We prepare clear, itemized estimates that can support negotiations. For legal disputes, our estimate can be shared with your attorney or consultant.
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