Mechanical, electrical and plumbing quantities for US bids

Accurate MEP Estimating Services for USA Contractors

Review drawing-based quantities across Divisions 22, 23 and 26, with units, source references and scope assumptions kept clear. Send your current drawing set and bid deadline to confirm the trades, pricing basis and delivery schedule for your project.

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CSI MasterFormat Aligned Takeoffs
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Drawing References Traceable Quantities
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Scope Review Assumptions & Exclusions
SELECTED SOURCE QUANTITIES β€” NOT A PRICED BID
Three lines from the approved 90-line MEP excerpt
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2" Vent Pipe129.29LF
10"x12" Duct25.48LF
Panel Board L1 BUS AMPS: 125A Main Size/Type: MLO Volts/Phase: 208Y/120V 3P/4W AIC Rated: Fully Rated AIC Raitngs: FCA +10% Min1EA
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Published MEP excerpt

Selected source lines

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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing

CSI divisions 22, 23, 26

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Drawing context

Cropped source previews

Units

Quantity precision

Kept as recorded

Illustrative commercial building exterior
MEP Quantity Review

Built on Precision and Contractor Trust

MEP Estimation USA has been providing professional HVAC estimating, electrical takeoff, plumbing quantity estimation, BIM coordination, and construction quantity takeoff services to commercial contractors in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and across all 50 states through a drawing-based scope review.

Our team serves markets across the USA including Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Orlando, New York City, Chicago, and Atlanta. We understand regional building codes from California Title 24 to Florida HVHZ standards.

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Traceable MEP Quantities

Inspect the published Division 22, 23 and 26 excerpt, including original units and drawing references.

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Nationwide Coverage

Estimating projects from NYC high-rises to LA commercial buildings, Miami resorts to Chicago industrial facilities.

Our Estimating Scope & Review Process

Specialized MEP Takeoff Solutions

Define the trades, drawings and deliverables for your bid. Inspect our real quantity excerpt, then confirm service scope and delivery requirements for your project.

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HVAC Estimating Services

Highly accurate mechanical and HVAC estimating services for commercial and industrial contractors. We provide detailed sheet metal and piping takeoffs with local material pricing.

#Ductwork Takeoff#Piping Estimation#Sheet Metal#Equipment Schedules
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Electrical Estimating Services

Comprehensive electrical takeoff services including power distribution, fire alarm systems, and telecommunications for competitive bidding.

#Low Voltage#Switchgear#Conduit Takeoff#Lighting Control
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Plumbing Estimating Services

Expert plumbing estimation for residential and commercial projects. Detailed fixture counts and piping takeoffs structured by CSI divisions.

#Sanitary Waste#Potable Water#Storm Drainage#Gas Piping
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Quantity Takeoff Services

Fast-turnaround quantity takeoff services across all MEP trades. We help general contractors verify subcontractor bids and manage material procurement.

#Material List#Unit Pricing#Labor Man-hours#Bid Summaries
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BIM Coordination (VDC)

Advanced BIM and VDC services to optimize your design-build projects. Reduce field conflicts and improve construction efficiency with precise 3D models.

#3D Modeling#Clash Detection#Revit MEP#Navisworks

Measured quantities, clear trade boundaries

Inspect 90 selected lines and 6 cropped drawings in our coordinated MEP sample. This excerpt demonstrates the published quantity format; it does not substantiate every specialty service or a complete project price.

Division 22: Plumbing

Reconcile fixtures and equipment against plumbing schedules. Keep domestic water, sanitary waste and vent quantities separate by material and size; identify fittings, valves and connection boundaries. Pipe sizing and medical-gas design require the issued design and qualified review.

Plumbing estimating scope

19 selected source lines available in the sample.

Division 23: Mechanical / HVAC

Reconcile HVAC equipment tags, air outlets and ductwork against the mechanical schedules. Keep duct length, area or weight units distinct. Confirm whether hydronic or refrigerant piping, insulation, supports, controls and testing are included in the quoted scope.

Mechanical / HVAC estimating scope

32 selected source lines available in the sample.

Division 26: Electrical

Reconcile lighting and device counts against schedules. Distinguish conduit route length from conductor length, with conductor count and specified sizes recorded separately. Confirm feeds, disconnects and controls interfaces; fire alarm and low voltage require their own scope confirmation.

Electrical estimating scope

39 selected source lines available in the sample.

Agree these items before the takeoff starts

Confirm the drawing issue and addenda, measurement units, base quantities versus allowances, trade responsibility for equipment connections, and assumptions for missing information. A priced estimate also needs dated supplier pricing, labor basis, taxes, freight and exclusions agreed for your project.

Drawing-based coordination flags scope interfaces. BIM clash detection, engineering design, specialty process systems and code certification require a separately confirmed scope and supporting documents.

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Featured State MEP Services

We provide specialized MEP estimating for contractors in these major construction markets across the United States. Click your state to get project-location requirements and service scope.

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Texas

Oil & Gas, Commercial, Industrial β€” Houston, Dallas, Austin

Texas hvac estimating scope
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California

Title 24, Seismic, Green Building β€” LA, SF, San Diego

California electrical estimating scope
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Florida

HVHZ, Hurricane-Resistant, Coastal β€” Miami, Orlando, Tampa

Florida plumbing estimating scope
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New York

High-Rise, NYC Codes, Local Law 97 β€” NYC, Long Island, Buffalo

New York quantity takeoff scope
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Illinois

MWOA, Cold Climate, High-Rise β€” Chicago, Aurora, Rockford

Georgia

Data Centers, Industrial, Film β€” Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta

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Arizona

Desert HVAC, Solar, Evaporative Cooling β€” Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale

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Ohio

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Industrial β€” Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati

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Comprehensive CSI Division Coverage

Our estimations are structured according to the latest CSI MasterFormat divisions, making it easy for you to integrate our takeoffs into your bidding software and project management tools.

Construction Sectors We Support

Our estimators have specialized experience in diverse construction sectors, ensuring project-specific knowledge for every bid.

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Commercial

Office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use developments across the USA.

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Industrial

Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and energy facilities with complex MEP systems.

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Healthcare

Specialized estimating for hospitals, clinics, and medical research labs.

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Residential

High-end multi-family complexes, luxury custom homes, and renovations.

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Educational

Public schools, private universities, and campus-wide MEP infrastructure.

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Hospitality

Boutique hotels, major resorts, and entertainment venues nationwide.

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Streamlined Estimation Process

We've optimized our workflow to ensure accuracy and speed, helping you stay ahead of bidding deadlines.

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Upload Drawings

Send us your project plans and blueprints in PDF or CAD format via our secure portal.

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Scope Analysis

Our senior estimators review the scope of work and project requirements in detail.

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Detailed Estimation

We perform precise material takeoffs and apply current local labor and material pricing.

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Final Delivery

Receive your comprehensive estimate in Excel or PDF format, ready for your bid submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scope, deliverables and the information needed to review your next bid.

What is included in an MEP takeoff versus a priced estimate?

A takeoff records measured quantities and units from the issued drawings. A priced estimate adds the agreed material prices, labor assumptions and project costs. Confirm whether your quote includes all three trades, drawing markups, alternates and a pricing summary. The public sample shows selected quantities, not a complete priced bid.

What should I send for an MEP estimating quote?

Send the current mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings, specifications and addenda, together with the project location, bid deadline and trades you need. Identify owner-supplied equipment and any exclusions. The quote should confirm the fee, deliverables and delivery date before work starts.

How are mechanical, electrical and plumbing interfaces reviewed?

Compare equipment tags across the mechanical schedule, electrical connections and plumbing requirements. Record unclear feeds, condensate drains, controls, supports and penetrations in a scope clarification list, with the responsible trade and drawing reference. This drawing-based review does not establish that a model is clash-free or replace engineering design.

Can I inspect real takeoff quantities before requesting a quote?

Yes. The sample workspace contains one approved coordinated MEP excerpt with 90 selected lines: 19 plumbing, 32 mechanical and 39 electrical. Six cropped drawing previews provide context. Original units and stored quantity precision are preserved; private pricing and the original workbook are not published.

How are incomplete drawings and later revisions handled?

List missing schedules, unreadable scales and unresolved scope before measurements are finalized. Separate measured work from allowances and exclusions. For an addendum, identify the changed sheets and revision date, then confirm the additional fee and delivery schedule rather than treating an incomplete set as a fixed, complete bid.

Does an estimate establish code compliance or guarantee a winning bid?

No. Quantities follow the supplied design and specifications. Code edition, jurisdiction, engineering approval, supplier pricing and contractor productivity need project-specific confirmation. An estimate supports your bid review; it does not certify the installation or guarantee a bid outcome.

Need Accurate MEP Estimates for Your Next Project

Send your current drawing set, project location, required trades and bid deadline. Confirm a written scope, fee and delivery date before the takeoff begins.

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