The three trades that run the building, priced together so the clashes surface before the bid does. Ductwork, switchgear, piping, and controls measured with absolute precision and priced to your exact zip code. Delivered in 24–48 hours on standard scopes, with lightning-fast rush turnarounds in 5–12 hours. With a proven record of 94% bid-win ratio, we support clients across all U.S. states with 24/7 dedicated support and a simple, flat-fee pricing structure ranging from $200 to $1499 that reduces estimating overhead by up to 60%.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are the most complex, high-risk, and expensive elements of any construction project. A single misplaced duct, a misread control schematic, or outdated equipment pricing can cause massive delays and completely destroy your profit margin. You do not need a generic spreadsheet; you need a dedicated MEP cost estimator who understands the physical reality of these systems and how they integrate in the field.
We take off all three trades, reconcile them against each other, and hand you fixture counts, material lists, and labor in one package. You don’t get a rough number dressed up as a bid; you get a coordinated mechanical electrical plumbing estimate that holds all the way to buyout.
MEP scopes overlap, conflict, and carry serious money, often a third or more of a commercial job. Taking on these projects means dealing with complex challenges. Cost overruns, time delays, and a lack of multi-trade coordination escalate quickly without proper planning. If the competition is turning around tighter, perfectly documented takeoffs faster than you can, they are winning your contracts.
Here is how our MEP estimating services eliminate your blind spots and protect your buyout numbers:
Estimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades independently creates severe blind spots, leading to costly field clashes where a duct main, a conduit run, and a sanitary line compete for the same tight ceiling plenum.
Buying out mixed mechanical and electrical scopes based on lumped system estimations results in major material gaps, missing critical assemblies like specialized valves, fittings, or control wiring.
Rushed bids routinely drop trade-fringe costs like duct wrap, hydronic pipe insulation, through-wall firestopping sleeves, and wet/dry sprinkler hardware, forcing your company to absorb high material costs.
Failing to itemize the distinct logistical and field labor costs for rigging, lifting, crane rentals, and mechanical hookups for heavy units (like switchgear, chillers, or RTUs) destroys equipment-package margins.
Keeping high-end software licenses for multiple disciplines (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, ConEst, Accubid) alongside a multi-trade team of estimators inflates fixed corporate overhead during bidding dry spells.
We execute a unified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing analysis simultaneously, identifying and reconciling structural spatial overlaps on paper before the bid is submitted.
We provide an exact, line-by-line bill of materials itemizing every linear foot of copper, PVC, and EMT conduit alongside definitive counts for sheet metal fittings, air devices, and plumbing fixtures.
Our takeoffs capture granular auxiliary data, fully quantifying insulation types, thickness requirements, fireproofing sprays, and cross-trade fire protection accessories.
Every takeoff explicitly accounts for necessary equipment setting hours, hookup labor, crane or hoist rentals, and vibration isolation accessories right in your final bid summary.
Eliminate fixed tech and payroll costs entirely with our on-demand, flat-fee pricing starting at $200 per project, completely managed by certified ASPE, AACE, and ASHRAE-compliant professionals.
Streamline your estimating process with accurate line-by-line MEP takeoffs. Spend less time calculating and more time winning jobs.
Get rid of uncertainty right from the start with itemised mechanical estimates. Everyone gets a clear idea of what's included and that means fewer arguments and disputes down the line.
A detailed mechanical estimate shows off your professionalism and attention to detail. It helps you price your bids right, so you stay competitive without taking on too much risk.
Accurate estimates stop you from underpricing or overlooking materials which keeps your profit margins safe and avoids surprises during construction.
Having a precise MEP estimate gives you a clear plan from day one, so you can remove any guesswork and keep every stage of the project moving without delays or interruptions.
We price the systems that run a building. Order the full package or just the trade you self-perform. Commercial, residential, or industrial from restorations to multi-million-dollar facilities we scale the MEP quantity takeoff to the project in front of you.
A full HVAC plumbing electrical estimate in one coordinated, reconciled package.
Standalone mechanical estimating services for HVAC and piping subs.
Standalone electrical estimating services for electrical contractors.
Standalone plumbing estimating services for plumbing subs.
Complete MEP estimating for GCs that rolls all three trades into one airtight bid.
Partnering with our certified MEP estimators gives you a strategic advantage by identifying system clashes before they hit the field. When you bring us a set of plans, every job comes back with:
A color-coded, marked-up PDF of your plans, an editable Excel takeoff, a list of inclusions/exclusions, and a full bid summary.
Every pound of sheet metal, fitting, and labor hour is tagged to its specific CSI Division, with floor-by-floor or system breakdowns.
Cut your estimating overhead by up to 60%, saving you 20-30+ hours per bid so you can focus on running your mechanical crews.
Our digital takeoff tools reduce measurement errors by up to 95%, helping you eliminate costly sheet metal waste and excess pipe scrap.
Contractors who bid with our precise, data-driven numbers consistently report a 92% bid-win success rate.
Standard estimates land in 24 hours; when the bid date will not move, rush delivery comes back in a fast 5 to 12 hours.
We build to your exact template, so the estimate drops straight into your proposal workflow with absolutely nothing to reformat.
We price the full mechanical scope, ensuring every duct, pipe, and unit is accounted for. We break down the specific sub-trades and services offered within this division:
Our MEP estimators dive deeply into your blueprints, mechanical schedules, and specifications so absolutely nothing is missed. We categorize and quantify every mechanical requirement under dedicated sub-headings to ensure absolute precision and protect your profit margins.
We provide meticulous sheet metal takeoff services for all air distribution systems. We calculate exact linear footage, square footage, and total sheet metal weight (in pounds) based on specified gauges for rectangular, round, flat-oval, and spiral ducts. We strictly separate shop fabrication labor from field installation labor, accounting for slip-and-drive joints, TDC/TDF connections, turning vanes, duct liner, and exterior duct wrap insulation.
The heaviest costs sit in the equipment schedule. Our HVAC equipment estimating guarantees an exact match to the engineer's specifications. We quantify Air Handling Units (AHUs), Rooftop Units (RTUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes, exhaust fans, and Make-Up Air Units (MAUs). Furthermore, we count every individual air distribution device, including supply diffusers, return grilles, linear slot diffusers, and louvers.
Mechanical piping requires strict adherence to sizing and routing. We provide comprehensive hydronic system estimating for chilled and hot water loops, capturing exact linear footage of steel, copper, or grooved piping. We also perform highly accurate refrigerant piping estimating for VRF/VRV systems and split systems. Every piping takeoff includes exact counts for valves, strainers, gauges, vibration isolators, and linear feet of pipe insulation.
A winning bid requires capturing the easily missed accessories. We systematically quantify all manual volume dampers, motorized control dampers, fire dampers, and smoke dampers. We also factor in the necessary roof curbs, equipment rails, canvas connectors, and seismic restraints, while allocating the correct hours and device counts for the Building Automation System (BAS) and test-and-balance (TAB) requirement
We provide precise material quantification for all HVAC and mechanical scopes, ensuring every element is measured according to plans with accuracy and consistency:
We go far beyond basic material counts to offer a full suite of preconstruction and commercial cost optimization solutions for your mechanical projects:
We provide reliable, localized, zip-code-specific data across all 50 U.S. states. Whether you are bidding a project in New York (NY), California (CA), Florida (FL), Nevada (NV), or Texas (TX), our estimators apply strict regional labor and material pricing. We cover all major sectors:
Our services are built for industry professionals who are actively bidding work and need reliable numbers fast. We work with:
Most estimating shops hand your highly complex HVAC plans to whoever happens to be free that afternoon. We don’t. Every Turner Estimating client gets a dedicated preconstruction team.
We are committed to professional availability and engineering excellence. We are always within reach whenever you need reliable, defensible mechanical estimates. Our team operates under the strictest industry guidelines to ensure code-ready precision and compliance.
Sync your estimates with the software you already use. No extra steps, no double entry. Real-time updates and one accurate source for bidding to build. We utilize the industry's most advanced tools:
Housing covers a lot of ground, and we estimate all of it. From one home to a full apartment community, our residential construction estimating scales to the project:
Our standard turnaround time is 24 to 48 hours for most mechanical projects. If you have an urgent bid deadline, we offer an expedited rush service that delivers your complete takeoff in just 5 to 12 hours.
Yes. We quantify thermostats, sensors, DDC devices, control dampers, and wiring logic required for complete building automation and mechanical controls.
Every minute you spend measuring duct runs on a screen is a minute taken away from managing your fabrication shop and closing leads. Stop guessing your sheet metal pounds and risking your profit margins on inaccurate labor projections. Send your .PDF drawings today to get a flat-fee quote in minutes, and let us deliver the precise, bid-winning estimates you need to dominate your market.