Mechanical trade takeoff
Ductwork Takeoff Services
Detailed sheet metal takeoffs with duct by size, gauge, pressure class and weight, plus fittings, hangers, insulation, dampers and air devices, ready for your shop pricing.
- Rectangular, round, spiral and flex
- Weight or surface-area reporting
- Fittings counted, not estimated
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
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Florida Building Code aware
Florida labor & material pricing
Overview
Sheet metal quantities your shop can price
Ductwork is one of the hardest MEP scopes to take off by hand. Every run has transitions, elbows, takeoffs and offsets, and fittings often cost more than straight duct. A takeoff that skips fittings or guesses at gauges can be badly wrong even when the linear footage looks right.
We take off ductwork by system and floor, with straight duct by size, length, gauge and pressure class, and every fitting counted by type and size. Results can be reported by weight, surface area or linear foot, depending on how your shop prices sheet metal. Hangers, sealant, insulation and air devices are included as separate items.
For a full HVAC price including equipment and labor, see our HVAC estimating and mechanical estimating services.
What's included
What we include in a ductwork takeoff
- Rectangular duct by size, gauge and length
- Round and spiral duct with fittings
- Flex duct and connectors
- Elbows, transitions, tees, takeoffs and offsets
- Duct weight by gauge (SMACNA-based)
- Pressure class and sealing class
- Hangers, supports and seismic/wind bracing
- Fire, smoke and volume dampers
- Access doors and test ports
- Diffusers, grilles, registers and louvers
- Duct insulation and liner
- Kitchen grease duct and specialty exhaust
Florida factors
Ductwork considerations in Florida
Most Florida homes run ductwork through hot, humid attics, where duct leakage and condensation cost real money. Sealing, insulation R-values and duct testing requirements under the Florida Energy Conservation Code all affect the price. On commercial work, exposed duct in humid spaces often needs vapor-retarder insulation, and duct crossing rated walls needs fire and smoke dampers.
Coastal and industrial projects may specify stainless, aluminum or coated duct for corrosion resistance, which changes both material cost and labor. We read the specs and price the duct material and construction actually required.
At a glance
Ductwork report options
| Report | Shows | Use |
|---|---|---|
| By weight | Pounds of sheet metal by gauge | Shop fabrication pricing |
| By surface area | Square feet by gauge | Insulation and fabrication pricing |
| By linear foot | Length by size plus fitting counts | Field labor and purchasing |
| By system / floor | All of the above per area | Phased installation and billing |
Scope gaps we catch
Ductwork takeoff gaps we catch
Sheet metal estimates fail when fittings and accessories are guessed. We count items like these.
- Every elbow, transition, tee and takeoff by size
- Reinforcement for larger ducts and higher pressure classes
- Duct sealant for the specified sealing class
- Hangers and supports at the required spacing
- Fire, smoke and volume dampers with access doors
- Flexible connections at equipment
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.
Do you count every fitting?
Yes. Elbows, transitions, tees, takeoffs and offsets are counted by type and size, not added as a percentage.
Can you report duct weight?
Yes. We calculate weight by gauge using standard sheet metal tables so your shop can price fabrication.
Do you include insulation?
Yes. Duct wrap and liner are listed separately by type and thickness. See also insulation estimating.
Can you take off from a BIM model?
Yes. Coordinated models give the most accurate fittings counts. See MEP shop drawings estimating.
Do you handle flex duct in residential work?
Yes, including flex runs, boots, plenums and connectors per plan.
What's the usual turnaround?
Most ductwork takeoffs are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
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- Office349 State Ln, Orlando, FL 32801