HVAC Estimating Services That Win 2x Bids

Every bid you skip because “there’s no time” is revenue walking out the door. This gets straight into your competitor’s pocket. Our expert HVAC cost estimators deliver accurate estimates in 24-48 hours so you never miss another opportunity. Don’t wait until the next project passes you by. Get your estimate started now.

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Double Your HVAC Bidding Power Without Expanding Staff

Drowning in blueprints while your competitors cash in on projects you couldn’t bid? You’re not alone. HVAC contractors face an impossible choice every day: either focus on current installations or chase new opportunities through bidding. The mountain of ductwork layouts, equipment specs and material lists isn’t getting smaller and neither is your competition. Think of us as your extension of the HVAC estimating department, working behind the scenes while you stay visible where it matters.

Send us your HVAC plans and within 24-48 hours, you’ll have estimates in your inbox. Get detailed HVAC takeoffs. Accurate pricing. Professional formatting that wins the clients. In this way, you get results and bid on twice as many projects. Your installation crews stay focused on what they do best. Stop choosing between today’s work and tomorrow’s opportunities. Let us handle the estimates while you handle everything else.

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HVAC Estimating Services That Get You Hired Faster

Contractors trust HVAC Estimators for fast, accurate estimates. Our specialized MEP estimators handle every detail of your HVAC projects from ductwork and hangers to elbows, fixtures, condensing units and evaporators. We deliver marked-up plans with clear, detailed line item descriptions, so you know exactly what you’re bidding on.

HVAC Preliminary Estimates

Early HVAC cost projections based on schematic information to guide initial budgeting.

Design Phase Estimates

Detailed pricing aligned with evolving design documents and equipment selections.

Pre-Bid Estimates

Contractor-ready HVAC takeoffs that support accurate and competitive bidding

Bid Reviews & Comparisons

Clear comparisons of HVAC bids to identify scope gaps and pricing differences.

Change Order Estimates

Get fast defensible pricing for scope changes or field-driven revisions.

Value Engineering Support

Cost-saving HVAC alternatives that maintain performance and project intent.

Save Thousands on Software You’ll Never Need to Buy

Our estimators use advanced HVAC estimating software for accurate takeoffs. By using advanced technology we make sure to get you real-time pricing everytime.

Trimble
Planswift
Blue Beam
RSMean
Onscreen Software
fastduct
Wendes
MS Excel

What’s Inside Every HVAC Estimate We Deliver

Get 30% off your first HVAC estimate! Simply upload your plans and we’ll send you a quote in the next 5 minutes.
Our team’s goal is to assist you in any type of

  • Material type, size and length breakdowns in LF, SF, LBs, CY, CF and EA units
  • Zip-code-based material and labor pricing matched to local market conditions
  • Final cleaning, testing and commissioning allowances where applicable
  • Lists for all HVAC equipment, piping and ducting systems
  • Complete insulation and accessories quantification
  • Addition of contingency, escalation, insurance, overhead and profit margins
  • Marked-up working drawings and takeoff sheets.
  • Detailed equipment schedules covering AHUs, FCUs, chillers, RTUs, VRF/VRV systems and pumps

Bid Submitted 2 Days Early

Cost Savings of 11%

Zero Change Orders

Handling Every HVAC System, We Know It Inside Out

HVAC Estimators skilled team delivers precise HVAC estimates for subcontractors, engineers and fabricators. We provide clear, accurate costs upfront so you can bid and plan with confidence.

Ductwork Estimating & Takeoffs

Our team of HVAC replacement cost estimators calculates ductwork by taking the centerline length of each run directly from the drawings. We can calculate sheet metal area using formulas based on duct shape. For a rectangular duct, the surface area is found using the formula (2 × (W + H) × L) / 144 to convert to square feet. Similarly, round and spiral ducts are calculated using π × diameter × length / 144. These comprehensive measurements allow us to apply precise fabrication and installation labor estimates.

HVAC Equipment Estimation

The HVAC Estimating team counts all of the mechanical equipment and their time of usage using the schedule values shown on the drawings. We carefully verify CFM, tonnage, BTU and weight to determine installation effort accurately. Moreover, each unit’s footprint and service clearances are used to estimate labor hours and material requirements for installation, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

Piping & Insulation Estimation

Our team measures in LF using scaled drawings, with pipe size noted at every change. Each fitting, including elbows, tees, valves and reducers is counted separately for accuracy. In some cases, equivalent lengths are applied using formulas such as EL = L + (K × D). Additionally, refrigerant piping is calculated by line set size and the distance between equipment.

Sheet Metal Fabrication Takeoffs

Sheet metal fabrication estimates are calculated using flat sheet area formulas, specifically by unfolding patterns for elbows, transitions and offsets. These detailed measurements allow the shop to understand both the pounds of material needed and the fabrication labor required, ultimately ensuring a realistic cost for shop-built components.

HVAC Estimates Structured by CSI Division

Our HVAC cost estimating services cover a wide range of construction and restoration trades, ensuring every component of your project is accounted for. Each estimate is carefully prepared with accurate quantities, line-item codes and localized pricing for reliable budgeting and insurance claims.

Quantification For HVAC:

HVAC Piping Systems

Chillers

Hot Water Supply and Return

Condensate Drain Piping

Condenser Water and Refrigerant Piping

Valves, Strainers, Pressure Gauges, Thermometers

Ducting & Diffusers

Cooling Towers

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Ductwork Grills (Supply, Return, Exhaust, Relief and Outside Air)

Duct Fittings, Dampers and Turning Vanes

Air Outlets: Diffusers, Grilles, Registers

Flexible Duct Connections and Duct Insulation

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)

Packaged Rooftop Units (RTUs)

Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

Exhaust and Supply Fans

Air Filters, Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

Pumps, Expansion Tanks and Air Separators

Water Chillers

Condensing Units

Boilers

Unit Heaters

Cabinet Heaters

Terminal Reheat Coils

Radiators and Convectors

Thermostats and Sensors

Toilet, Kitchen and Lab Exhaust Fans

Smoke Exhaust and Pressurization Fans

Car Park Ventilation Systems

Control Valves and Dampers

Building Management System (BMS)

Flexible Connectors, Supports and Hangers

Refrigerant Piping & Valves

Insulation & Cladding

Ventilation Fans / Louvers

VRF Systems

VRV Systems

ERV Systems

Exhaust Systems

The Nation’s Most Powerful HVAC Estimators Network

Hiring a force of many estimators, we also reduced our prices. Our services are most affordable and fastest. We work like a team that’s already inside your company. With HVAC Estimators, you get:

Unlimited Project Capacity

Senior Mechanical Estimators

24/7 Availability

A Full Estimating Department Specifically for Hvac

Zero Payroll and Zero Downtime

How a San Diego-based Contractor Stopped Missing Opportunities

A growing HVAC contractor in San Diego for Ductwork was drowning in opportunities but couldn’t capitalize on them. Every month, they received 20–25 bid invitations from general contractors. The actual problem was that their single in-house estimator could only handle half of them. The math was inexcusably brutal, missing 10–12 bids every single month. The ductwork complexity made it worse. Each project required detailed quantification of:

Linear Feet of Rectangular Ductwork Across Multiple Zones

Linear Feet of Spiral Ductwork Across Multiple Zones

Hundreds of Fittings, Elbows and Transitions

Hangers, Supports and Seismic Bracing per Code

Dampers, Diffusers, Grilles and Registers

Insulation Requirements by Duct Size and Location

Frustrated GC partners losing patience

Growth Completely Stalled

A single commercial ductwork estimate could take 24–48 hours. With their estimator already maxed out, every new opportunity meant an impossible choice. The contractor had the skills and the reputation. What they didn’t have was enough hours in the day. That’s when they partnered with HVAC Estimators. Here’s what changed immediately:

Our team handled the time consuming ductwork takeoffs measuring every duct run, counting every fitting. Calculating proper hanger spacing and pricing insulation by square footage through Trimble Accubid and FastDUCT, our estimators generated a complete 3D-assisted takeoff within hours. Each item was cross-checked with Bluebeam Revu markups to ensure zero quantity omissions.

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Workflow

24-48 Hour
Turnaround

Predictable Monthly Cost

Senior-Level
Expertise

Your HVAC Estimating Partner,
No Matter Your Role

Our HVAC estimating services support a wide range of professionals in the mechanical construction sector. Whether you’re managing new builds, retrofits, or design-build projects, we provide complete estimating solutions to match your workflow.
Clients We Serve:

Refrigeration Contractors

HVAC Contractors

Mechanical Engineers

Design-Build Contractors

Duct Fabricators

Sheet Metal Contractors

Commercial Builders

Residential Developers

Plumbing & Piping Contractors

Facility Maintenance Firms

Project Managers & Estimators

EPC & Industrial Contractors

What Type of HVAC Projects Do You Need?

With an in-house team of specialized HVAC estimators, we have unparalleled experience of handling a wide scope of projects of any complexity and size. Whether it is a new HVAC system cost estimate or a commercial HVAC maintenance cost estimate.

Residential & Mixed-Use

Residential Projects

We provide complete HVAC and ductwork residential estimates which includes homes, apartments, condominiums, townhouses and assisted living facilities.

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Commercial Projects

Our team delivers accurate commercial estimates for banks, office buildings, retail stores, gas stations, shopping centers and mixed-use developments.

Industrial Projects

We handle large-scale HVAC industrial estimating services for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and industrial parks.

Institutional & Public Works

Institutional Projects

Our expertise covers hospitals, schools, government buildings, public venues and courthouses of any size.

Providing Compliant HVAC Takeoffs and Estimates

Our mechanical estimators adhere to major U.S. and international standards, ensuring all deliverables align with technical requirements and project specifications.

Codes & Standards Followed:

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
International Mechanical Code
Fire Protection Standards
ASTM Pricing Databases

Why Top HVAC Professionals Don’t Estimate Alone & Choose Us?

We Save You 60% on Estimating Costs

Stop burning full time annually salary on estimators. Our flat-rate monthly plans deliver the same expertise at a fraction of the cost giving you professional estimates without the payroll burden.

24-48 Hour Turnaround on Every Estimate

Bid deadlines don’t wait and neither do we. While your competitors scramble, you’ll have detailed, bid-ready estimates in hand fast enough to never miss an opportunity again

Zero Investment in Expensive Estimating Software

The contractor successfully secured the project with full confidence in the cost structure. Our HVAC estimating support not only improved bid accuracy but also strengthened their reputation for delivering reliable numbers to developers and general contractors.

We Handle Complex Ductwork Like Second Nature

From rectangular and spiral duct to fittings, hangers, transitions and insulation we quantify every linear foot, every fitting, every detail. No shortcuts. No missed items. Just complete, accurate takeoffs.

92% Average Bid Win Rate for Our Clients

Numbers don’t lie. Contractors using our estimates win 92% of their bids on average because accuracy builds trust with general contractors and trust wins contracts.

Scale Your Bid Volume Without Adding Staff

Want to bid on 20+ projects monthly instead of 10? We give you the capacity to double your pipeline without hiring, training, or managing additional employees just instant access to expert estimators.

Our Approach

Certified AACE & AIQS Professionals on Your Team

You’re not a beginner. Our estimators hold industry certifications from AACE International and AIQS, ensuring every estimate meets professional standards and withstands scrutiny.

24/7 Availability When You Need Us Most

Rush project? Last-minute plan change? Middle-of-the-night emergency bid? We’re available around the clock because we know HVAC work doesn’t run on a 9 to 5 schedule.

We Catch Mistakes Others Miss

One missed duct transition or miscalculated hanger spacing can cost you thousands. Our detail obsessed process catches errors before they become budget disasters protecting your profit margins on every job.

Order Your HVAC Estimate Today! Follow the Simple Three Steps

Getting your HVAC or construction estimate is quick, transparent and hassle-free. Our simple process ensures you receive accurate takeoffs and cost breakdowns on time, every time.

01.

Send Us Your Plans

Email your drawings, specs, or floor plans to plans.hvacestimators@gmail.com. Our team reviews everything and gets your estimate started right away.

02.

Review Your Quote and Lock It In

We’ll send you a clear, no-surprises quote. Once you approve and pay, we move forward with your full takeoff.

03.

Get Your Complete Openings Estimate

We deliver a detailed breakdown every door, frame, hardware item, plus labor and installation costs. Ready to bid, build, or submit for approval.

Ending Your Search for ”HVAC Estimating Services Near Me”

We have successfully delivered HVAC estimating and ductwork cost takeoff services across the United States. Our experience spans a wide range of markets. We proudly serve HVAC professionals throughout the country with specialized HVAC estimating services & takeoffs.
From California to Georgia our team provides accurate HVAC service estimates in major metros and smaller markets alike including

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illionois

indiana

Iowa

Kansas

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahama

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersery

New Mexico

New York

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Hear from Our HVAC Clientele

Our senior estimator suddenly quit and we were struggling to stand in the market. After hiring HVAC Estimators they took all the burden and completely changed our workflow. Our on-time submissions improved by 92% and we finally stopped losing projects due to delays. Their accuracy and speed have been a huge relief for our team.

Ethan M.

Phoenix, AZ

Spending $6K+ monthly wasn’t enough constant ductwork overruns left us either over-ordering materials or having awkward conversations with homeowners asking for more money. After outsourcing to HVAC Estimators, we cut our estimating costs by 55% while getting even more reliable takeoffs.

Carla Riwa

Charlotte, NC

HVAC Estimators helped us scale instantly. Their use of professional software like Trimble AutoBid Mechanical gives us extremely accurate quantities. Now we submit three times more bids and our awarded jobs have increased significantly.

Daniel Porter

Milwaukee, WI

Successful Estimates Delivered By Our Estimators

Texas

CMC Dog Training

Address: 964 Red Rock Cir, Flower Mound, TX 75022, United States
Scope of Work: Prepared HVAC ductwork and piping takeoff with precise equipment load calculations.

Washington DC

Esther Tempies, MS

Address: 3700 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
Scope of Work: Delivered HVAC system estimate covering chillers, air handlers and control components.

Oklahoma

Valley Floral Oklahoma City

Address: 301 Rhode Island Ave # 108, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, United States
Scope of Work: Estimated ventilation layout with material and labor breakdown for greenhouse climate control.

Which HVAC Job Do You Need Estimated?

Tired of losing bids? We help contractors win with accurate HVAC estimates, competitive pricing and fast delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most HVAC estimating companies serve all U.S. states, so you can outsource your services to “HVAC Estimators” no matter where you’re located.

Yes. Our HVAC cost estimators cover everything from residential builds to high-rise commercial systems, ensuring your bids win more.

We keep things simple and cost-effective. You send us your plans, and our team prepares a clear, accurate estimate without the high fees or long wait times. You get professional results at a budget-friendly price.

Our pricing depends on the size and complexity of the project, but we always keep our rates affordable. You only pay for the work you need.

Most HVAC estimates are completed within 24-48 hours in business days, and we can also provide rush options if you have a tight bid deadline.

Your estimate includes all material and labor quantities, equipment lists, ductwork, piping, and fittings, everything you need for a complete bid. Yes, we can also provide shop drawings upon request.

Yes, some top options include HVAC Estimators Estimating. They are a professional HVAC estimating firms operating nationally based on track record, services and online presence.