MEP estimating service
MEP Quantity Takeoff Services
Clean, counted and measured mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection quantities, with color-coded drawings so you can check every line and price it your way.
- Quantities only, or quantities plus pricing
- Organized by system, floor, area or phase
- Color-coded marked-up PDF drawings included
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
Accurate quantities, ready for your own pricing
A lot of contractors have pricing they trust but not enough hours to count. That’s where a quantity takeoff fits. We measure and count every MEP component on the drawings and hand you organized quantities that drop into your own estimating system, whether that’s Excel, Accubid, ConEst, QuickPen or a database you’ve built over years.
Each takeoff comes with color-coded marked-up drawings. Every counted device and measured run is highlighted, so your estimator can spot-check our work in minutes rather than redoing it. If you’d rather have pricing too, we can turn the takeoff into a full MEP bid estimate.
Takeoffs are organized the way you price: by system, floor, building, phase or bid package. Tell us your format and we’ll match it.
Takeoff scope
What we count and measure
- Ductwork by size, gauge and linear feet, plus fittings
- Diffusers, grilles, registers, dampers and VAV boxes
- HVAC equipment by tag from the schedules
- Piping by system, material and size, plus fittings and valves
- Plumbing fixtures, drains, cleanouts and carriers
- Water heaters, pumps, tanks and specialties
- Conduit and wire by size and type
- Devices, receptacles, switches and junction boxes
- Light fixtures by type, plus lighting controls
- Panels, transformers, disconnects and gear
- Fire alarm devices and notification appliances
- Sprinkler heads, branch lines, mains and risers
Florida factors
Why quantity takeoffs matter more on Florida jobs
Florida bid calendars are crowded. In a busy market, an estimator who spends three days counting fixtures on one job isn’t pricing the next two. Outsourcing the counting lets your senior people focus on pricing, scope review and vendor quotes, where their experience actually moves the number.
Florida drawings also tend to carry items that are easy to skip: equipment tie-downs, condensate pumps and secondary drain pans, surge protection, generator connections and corrosion-resistant materials on coastal sites. We list them as separate quantities so they don’t get buried in an allowance.
At a glance
Takeoff formats we deliver
| Format | Contents | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Excel quantity sheet | Item, size, unit, quantity, drawing reference | Pricing in your own spreadsheet |
| Estimating software export | Item lists mapped to your database where possible | Accubid, ConEst, QuickPen users |
| Marked-up PDF | Color-coded counts and runs with a legend | Quick QA and field reference |
| Summary by area | Quantities per floor, building or phase | Phased buyout and scheduling |
Scope gaps we catch
What incomplete takeoffs usually leave out
A quantity takeoff is only useful if it’s complete. These are the items we count that quick takeoffs tend to skip.
- Fittings and transitions instead of a flat percentage on straight runs
- Hangers, rods, supports and seismic/wind bracing by system
- Junction and pull boxes on long conduit runs
- Cleanouts, trap primers and floor drains shown only in details
- Duct accessories such as volume dampers, access doors and test ports
- Equipment accessories and curbs listed in the schedule notes
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.
Is a quantity takeoff the same as an estimate?
No. A quantity takeoff gives you counts and measurements only. An estimate adds labor, material pricing, equipment, markups and a final number. We can do either.
Can you match my estimating software's item names?
In most cases, yes. Send a sample of your item list or a past export and we’ll map quantities to your naming.
How do I check your quantities?
Every takeoff includes color-coded marked-up drawings with a legend, so each counted item and measured run is visible on the sheet.
Do you take off from CAD or BIM models?
We work mainly from PDF drawings. We can also use CAD files or Revit/IFC models when they’re provided and coordinated.
What turnaround should I expect?
Single-trade takeoffs on typical commercial projects are often delivered in 24 to 48 hours. We confirm the date before starting.
Can you do one trade only?
Yes. Many clients order only electrical, plumbing or ductwork takeoffs.
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