MEP trade estimating
Mechanical Estimating Services in Florida
Complete mechanical takeoffs and priced estimates covering HVAC equipment, ductwork, hydronic and refrigerant piping, insulation, controls and testing, for residential, commercial and industrial projects across Florida.
- Divisions 23 and 25 in one estimate
- Labor hours by system and floor
- Equipment from schedules, priced to current market
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
Mechanical is the biggest and most complex MEP scope
On most commercial buildings, the mechanical package carries the largest share of MEP cost and the most moving parts. Equipment, sheet metal, piping, insulation, controls and balancing all have to come together, and any one of them can sink a bid if it’s missed or mispriced.
Our mechanical estimators take off every item from the drawings and schedules: equipment by tag, ductwork by size and gauge, piping by system and material, fittings, valves, specialties, hangers and air devices. Labor is calculated by system with factors for height, access and congestion. You get a priced estimate, labor hours and marked-up drawings, ready for your bid.
Need just one part of the scope? We also offer focused estimates for HVAC, ductwork takeoff, piping, insulation and mechanical equipment.
What's included
Mechanical scope we take off
- Rooftop units, splits, heat pumps and VRF systems
- Chillers, boilers, cooling towers and pumps
- Air handlers, fan coils, VAV and terminal units
- Supply, return and exhaust ductwork and fittings
- Diffusers, grilles, registers, dampers and louvers
- Chilled water, hot water and condenser water piping
- Refrigerant piping and condensate drains
- Kitchen and specialty exhaust systems
- Insulation for duct, pipe and equipment
- Building automation and controls
- Test, adjust and balance (TAB)
- Startup, commissioning and training
Clients
Who uses our mechanical estimates
Mechanical contractors
Extra estimating capacity for bids you'd otherwise pass on, in your format and with your labor units.
General contractors
An independent mechanical number to check sub bids and protect the budget.
Owners & developers
Mechanical budgets for feasibility, financing and value engineering decisions.
Florida factors
Florida factors in mechanical pricing
Florida mechanical systems work harder than most. Cooling runs nearly year-round, humidity control drives equipment selection, and dedicated outdoor air systems, energy recovery and reheat are common on commercial work. Coastal projects often need corrosion-resistant coil coatings and stainless hardware.
Rooftop equipment must be anchored for hurricane wind loads, and in Miami-Dade and Broward the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone adds product approval and anchorage requirements. The industry’s move to A2L refrigerants such as R-454B and R-32 has also changed equipment pricing and some installation details. We price all of it based on what’s specified for your project.
At a glance
Mechanical estimate deliverables
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Equipment list | Every scheduled unit with tag, capacity and price |
| Sheet metal summary | Ductwork by size, gauge, pressure class and weight |
| Piping summary | By system, material and size with fittings and valves |
| Labor report | Hours by system, floor and phase |
| Marked-up drawings | Color-coded PDF showing every counted item |
Scope gaps we catch
Mechanical scope gaps we catch
Mechanical bids miss money in the details around the equipment. These are the items we check on every mechanical estimate.
- Equipment curbs, rails, vibration isolation and wind restraints
- Condensate piping, traps and secondary drain pans
- Refrigerant piping between split and VRF components
- Fire/smoke dampers and duct access doors
- Controls wiring when it's assigned to the mechanical contractor
- Startup, TAB and commissioning support hours
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 include controls in a mechanical estimate?
Yes, if they’re in your scope. Controls can be priced in detail or carried as a subcontract number, whichever matches how you bid.
Can you price ductwork by weight?
Yes. We can report ductwork by weight, by surface area or by linear foot and fitting count, depending on your shop’s pricing method.
Do you estimate both residential and commercial mechanical?
Yes. We estimate everything from single-family HVAC to large commercial and industrial mechanical systems.
How do you price equipment?
We use current market pricing and include vendor quotes when you have them. Major equipment is listed by tag so you can swap in quotes easily.
What's your turnaround?
Most mechanical estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours for typical projects. Larger jobs get a confirmed delivery date upfront.
Do you account for hurricane tie-downs?
Yes. Curbs, supports and wind anchorage for rooftop equipment are included when shown or required by the specs.
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- Office349 State Ln, Orlando, FL 32801