Mechanical-Piping & HVAC Estimating Services

At World Estimating, our expert mechanical estimators provide complete support to contractors—covering every step from project research and analysis to cost evaluation, quantity takeoffs, manhours, material & labor estimates, bid preparation, quality control, and even procurement.Whether you operate in HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, or Sheet Metal Fabrication & Installation, our mechanical estimators draw on extensive experience from a vast portfolio of complex public and private projects. This expertise enables us to develop precise estimates, improve bid quality, and maximize your project profitability.

What Our Mechanical Estimators Do for You

When working with us, our mechanical estimators function as your dedicated project estimators—helping you prepare cost proposals and competitive bids by taking charge of:

Performing Quantity Takeoffs / Material Takeoffs using RSMeans, Craftsmen databases, zip-code-based pricing, and local vendor quotes.
Reviewing and preparing notes from RFPs and RFQs, analyzing specifications, and project details.
Defining material lists and quantities.
Managing labor production rates with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).

Estimating Software We Use

We rely on advanced mechanical estimating software like Quick-Pen, FastDUCT®, FastPIPE®, Trimble, and others to ensure speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

How We Price Mechanical Estimates

For material and labor pricing, our estimators use RSMeans, National Cost Estimator, and proprietary databases. This guarantees competitive pricing while providing consultancy to improve your bid-hit ratio.

Mechanical Drafting Services

Alongside estimating, our mechanical specialists provide mechanical and plumbing shop drawings, including:

HVAC duct fabrication drawings
Duct slab penetrations & roof curbs
HVAC pipe fabrication drawings
Plumbing shop drawings
Sprinkler drawings
Fire stop shop drawings
Piping & process piping drawings

HVAC Estimator Services

Today’s busiest HVAC contractors require reliable estimators to handle detailed duct and equipment takeoffs. That’s why World Estimating offers a dedicated HVAC estimator service—researching projects, preparing bids, and supporting contractors to increase their lead generation and bid success.

HVAC Installation & Replacement Estimates – including ductwork installations, renovations, and replacements.
Duct Takeoffs – full breakdown of duct materials, insulation, fittings, auxiliaries, and labor.
HVACR Estimates – covering refrigeration & air-conditioning units like rooftop systems, AHUs, VAVs, condensers, exhaust fans, dampers, thermostats, louvers, and refrigerant systems.

Piping Estimator Services

Our piping estimators deliver accurate takeoffs and estimates for process piping, sheet metal, and mechanical piping projects. We handle everything from conceptual pricing to complete bid preparation for large and complex projects.Process Piping EstimatorWe specialize in providing accurate process piping estimates and takeoffs for industries such as:

Hydronic Piping
Plumbing
Pipelines
Power & Refineries
Petrochemical Plants
Food Processing
Wastewater Treatment
Paper Mills
Pharmaceuticals
Biofuels & Cogeneration

Applications include: Power piping, refrigeration piping, gas piping, boilers, repairs, welding, pressure vessels, and installations.

Pipe Installation Cost Estimator

Pipe installation costs are complex, influenced by pressure, pipe material, soil type, embedment, and depth. Our pipe installation estimators provide accurate labor and manhour costs for HDPE, PVC, ductile iron, and steel pipes—ranging from large-scale transmission lines to process piping in chemical industries.We ensure defensible and precise cost estimates to support confident bidding and project execution.

Pipe Fabrication Estimating

We also provide pipe fabrication estimating services, covering labor, manhours, hangers, supports, insulation, and shop fabrication of piping and fittings.

Sewer Line Replacement Estimates

From repair to full replacement, our sewer line estimates cover bends, clogs, trenchless repairs, and installation costs.Our clients include Plumbers, Homeowners, and Contractors working on both public and private projects.

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GreenBuildEstimator provides an entire array of building cost estimating and cost management software capable of addressing the needs of the current construction market which are fast-paced and demand immediate action. Our years of experience have ensured that we have gained a good knowledge of the market conditions and hence are able to provide valid estimates when it comes to projects of any type or scale.

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How to begin with us

Turnaround Time 24-48 Hours!