Mechanical trade estimating
Mechanical Equipment Estimating
Equipment pricing and installation estimates for chillers, air handlers, rooftop units, VRF, pumps, boilers, cooling towers and fans, including rigging, setting, connections, supports and startup.
- Every scheduled unit priced by tag
- Rigging, cranes and setting labor
- Accessories, curbs and supports 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
Equipment is the biggest single number in most mechanical bids
On commercial and industrial projects, mechanical equipment can make up a large share of the mechanical contract value. Pricing it means more than looking up a unit cost: accessories, factory options, curbs, vibration isolation, rigging, crane time, setting and startup all add to the installed cost.
We price every unit on the equipment schedules by tag, with the options and accessories specified. Installation includes rigging, crane or lift time, setting, supports, connections and startup. Major items are flagged for vendor quotes, and lead times are noted where they could affect the schedule.
Use this service on its own to check equipment budgets, or as part of a full mechanical or HVAC estimate.
What's included
Equipment we price
- Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
- Cooling towers and fluid coolers
- Boilers and water heaters
- Air handling units and DOAS
- Packaged rooftop units
- VRF outdoor and indoor units
- Fan coils, VAV boxes and terminal units
- Pumps, VFDs and expansion tanks
- Exhaust, supply and kitchen fans
- Heat exchangers and air separators
- Curbs, rails, pads and vibration isolation
- Rigging, cranes, setting and startup
Florida factors
Equipment considerations in Florida
Rooftop and exterior equipment in Florida needs hurricane anchorage, and in Miami-Dade and Broward the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone adds product approval and engineered attachment requirements. Coastal sites often need corrosion-resistant coatings on coils and cabinets. These options add cost and lead time and are easy to miss in a quick equipment budget.
Crane access is another Florida factor. Urban high-rise sites in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa may need large cranes, street closures or night lifts, while summer storms can delay picks. We include realistic rigging and setting costs based on the project location and equipment weights.
At a glance
Equipment estimate format
| Column | Contents |
|---|---|
| Tag | Equipment tag from the schedule |
| Description | Type, capacity and key options |
| Material | Equipment and accessory pricing |
| Installation | Setting, rigging, connections, supports |
| Lead time note | Flag for long-lead items |
Scope gaps we catch
Equipment pricing gaps we catch
Equipment numbers look solid until the options and setting costs show up. We price items like these.
- Factory options and accessories listed in schedule notes
- Coil coatings for coastal sites
- Curbs, adapters and vibration isolation
- Crane, rigging and street closure costs
- Freight, storage and handling
- Factory startup and extended warranties
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 get manufacturer quotes?
We use current market pricing and recommend vendor quotes for major equipment. Each unit is listed separately so quotes can be dropped in.
Is crane time included?
Yes. Rigging and crane costs are estimated based on equipment weights, building height and site access.
Do you include hurricane anchorage?
Yes, where required by the drawings, specs or Florida code for the project location.
Can you price equipment alternates?
Yes. We can price alternate manufacturers or system types as options.
Do you include startup?
Yes. Factory startup and contractor startup are included where specified.
Can you help with long-lead planning?
We flag equipment with long lead times so you can plan purchasing early.
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