Mechanical & HVAC Estimating Services
Detailed, code-compliant cost estimates for all HVAC systems. We cover everything from rooftop units to central plant chillers.
What's Included
- Rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, and packaged units
- Chiller and cooling tower systems
- Boiler and hot water heating systems
- Variable refrigerant flow (VRF/VRV) systems
- Ductwork fabrication and installation (sheet metal, flex, fiberglass)
- Hydronic piping, chilled water, hot water, steam
- Energy recovery ventilators (ERV/HRV)
- Building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
- Commissioning, test and balance (TAB)
- ASHRAE 90.1 and Title 24 energy code compliance
Expert Estimating You Can Rely On
Mechanical and HVAC systems are one of the largest costs on a commercial project. They often run 15% to 25% of total construction cost. Our certified mechanical estimators use Trimble Estimation and Accubid. They produce accurate, line-item takeoffs for every HVAC component. Whether you bid a small tenant improvement or a hospital central plant, our numbers reflect real market pricing.
Everything You Need to Know
What's Included
Our HVAC estimates cover every component from equipment selection to final test and balance. We quantify rooftop units, split systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and VRF/VRV systems. We also price ductwork fabrication, hydronic piping, energy recovery ventilators, and building automation controls. Each estimate includes material, labor, and equipment pricing. It fully accounts for ASHRAE 90.1 and Title 24 energy code compliance. Commissioning and test-and-balance are priced separately, so you see where every dollar goes.
Who It's For
This service is built for general contractors, mechanical subs, design-build firms, and owners. They need a defensible HVAC number before committing to a bid or budget. We support commercial office, healthcare, education, industrial, and multifamily projects. That ranges from a single rooftop unit swap to a hospital central plant. If your team lacks mechanical estimating capacity, we act as an extension of your department.
How the Process Works
You submit mechanical drawings, specs, and design intent through our secure portal. We sign an NDA before any review begins. Our estimators check scope, then run a complete digital takeoff in Trimble Estimation and Accubid. We apply current regional material and labor pricing from live manufacturer data. Within 48 hours, you receive a CSI-organized, line-item estimate. It covers equipment, ductwork, piping, and subcontractor breakdowns, ready to drop into your bid.
Why Choose Tech MEP Estimates
Our mechanical team holds ASHRAE credentials. We maintain live pricing for Carrier, Trane, Daikin, and Lennox, updated monthly. We apply true regional labor rates instead of national averages. We flag value engineering options without compromising performance. And we deliver in 48 hours to keep your bid schedule on track. Clients return because our numbers hold up once construction starts, not just at bid day.
Common Project Types We Handle
We estimate HVAC for hospitals and medical office buildings. We also cover K-12 and higher education, corporate offices, and tenant improvements. Our work spans manufacturing, warehouse, multifamily, and mixed-use developments. From a simple RTU swap to a multi-building central plant with BAS, we have priced it. We also support design-build teams pursuing conceptual budgets during early feasibility.
How We Deliver Your Estimate
Plan Review & Scope Confirmation
We review your mechanical drawings, specifications, and design intent documents to fully understand the system scope.
Digital Takeoff & Pricing
Our estimators perform a complete digital quantity takeoff and apply current regional material and labor pricing.
Detailed Report Delivery
You receive a CSI-organized, line-item estimate with equipment, ductwork, piping, labor, and subcontractor breakdown.
Our Track Record
500+ Projects Delivered Nationwide
Trusted by contractors, GCs, and developers across the country for accurate, timely cost estimates across every trade and project type.
Why Contractors Trust Us
ASHRAE-Certified Estimators
Our mechanical team holds ASHRAE credentials and understands energy code compliance requirements that affect system design and cost.
Current Equipment Pricing
We maintain live pricing databases for all major HVAC manufacturers, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Lennox, and more, updated monthly.
All Building Types
Commercial office, healthcare, data centers, schools, industrial, we have experience with every mechanical system type and complexity level.
Regional Labor Rates
We apply accurate regional prevailing wage and open-shop labor rates specific to your project's location, not national averages.
Value Engineering Support
We identify cost-saving alternatives, equipment substitutions, system simplifications, that maintain performance while reducing overall project cost.
48-Hour Delivery
Most HVAC estimates are delivered within 48 business hours. We understand bid deadlines and never miss a submission window.
Explore More Services
We offer a complete range of estimating services across all construction trades.
Want to learn more before getting started? Read our HVAC Cost Estimating Guide for Commercial Projects or find out how much MEP estimating costs.
Need a Mechanical / HVAC Estimate?
Submit your plans and receive a detailed, line-item HVAC estimate within 48 hours.