Mechanical Estimating Services

Our goal at Backus Estimating is to help our clients win bids and boost their earnings by offering a full range of mechanical estimating services. Our MEP estimators have provided extremely accurate and timely estimates for projects ranging from thousands of dollars to billion-dollar evaluations, thanks to their years of experience, skill, and use of the newest technologies.

In addition to cost research, we offer our services as a full consulting team to help our clients outperform their competitors and expand their businesses significantly.

Our estimates are tailored to meet your individual requirements, regardless of whether you are designing, fabricating, or installing plumbing, HVAC, or refrigeration systems. To guarantee the accuracy of the estimate, we quantify every mechanical component and use the most recent zip code-based pricing for labor, equipment, and materials. Our staff works closely with you at every stage of the process, including value engineering, independent bid evaluation estimates, change orders, and the design phase. 

Our Portfolio In Mechanical Estimating Services

Backus Estimating offers a full range of mechanical estimating services for all types and sizes of the projects from simple repair projects to multi-million dollar complex projects.

Our Diversified Portfolio Comprises The Following Systems But Is Not Limited To:

  • Government
  • Hospitals
  • Residentials
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Industrial
  • Chemical Processing
  • Commercial
  • Food & Beverage Processing Facilities
  • Refinery
  • Retail Spaces
  • Pulp & Paper Plants
  • Brewing Plants
  • Pharmaceutical Plants
  • Co-Generation
  • Bio Fuels
  • Schools & Universities
  • Steel Mils

Our Clients

  • General Contractors
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Low Voltage Contractors
  • HVAC Contractors
  • EPC Contractors
  • Instrumentation Contractors
  • Instrumentation & Control Systems Technicians
  • Electricions & Electric Vendors

The Range Of Mechanical Estimatig Services

  • Mechanical, Plumbing, Piping, HVAC Quantity Takeoffs
  • Budget Estimates
  • Bid Estimates
  • Bid Reviews
  • Check Estimates
  • Recociliation Estimates
  • Change Order Management
  • Project Cost Managment
  • Subcontractor Marketing
  • Mechanical Project Lead Generation

What Do We Quantify In Mechanical Takeoffs?

We have a team of specialized mep estimators who have the expertise in using the latest mechanical takeoff software like fastpipe, fastduct, fastwrap, trimble, accubid, planswift, etc.

Following Items Are Generally Quantified In Our Mechanical Takeoffs:

  • Air Devices
  • Ducts
  • Hangers
  • Air Handling Units
  • Gas Pipes
  • Boilers
  • Air Cooled Condensing Units
  • Vent Pipes
  • Heat Pumps
  • Refrigerate Pipes
  • Humidifiers
  • Air Conditioning Units
  • Condensate Drain
  • Air Filters
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Air Cleaners
  • Manual Volume Dampers
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Steam System
  • Rooftop Units
  • Duct fitting
  • Chillers
  • Water Heaters
  • Dust Smoke Detector
  • Thermostat
  • Backdraft Damper
  • Pump
  • Duct Insulation
  • Louver
  • Duct Supports
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Mechanical Piping Estimating

As the top MEP estimating team in the industry, we provide mechanical piping contractors that are in charge of welding and installing the pipe systems with extremely accurate quotes.

They benefit from our thorough and dependable estimates for scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and bidding. We have the know-how and ability to handle cost analyses for piping projects of any complexity because we have experience working on commercial and industrial piping projects.

We have extensive experience in a wide range of process and utility industries, including power generation, biofuels, paper, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and wastewater treatment.

We have the portfolio of providing estimating solutions for the following mechanical piping systems:

  • HVAC piping
  • Power boilers
  • Process piping
  • Hydraulic piping
  • Control piping
  • Gas piping
  • Utility piping
  • Power plant piping
  • Steel mill piping
  • Prefabricated piping systems
  • Pre insulated piping systems
  • Grooved piping systems

Mechanical & Piping Insulation Estimating

For mechanical insulation contractors to earn strong profit margins and win additional contracts, they need to provide accurate estimates.

In order to ensure that you receive an exact cost estimate for material and labor, let us digitally take off your insulation projects to precisely measure the dimensions while accounting for varied forms like round, oval, and rectangular pipes or ducts.

Our estimators are skilled in using software for estimating insulation, such as Fastwrap, to provide you accurate material and labor costs in linear and square feet for a variety of intricate mechanical systems.

We create estimates based on the details of your particular mechanical estimating project and tailor our outputs to meet your needs.

Among the insulation estimating services we offer are:

  • Pipe insulation
  • Ductwork insulation
  • Cold storage insulation
  • Boiler & turbine
  • Acoustic systems
  • Fireproofing
  • Firestopping
  • Weatherproofing
  • Moisture barrier
  • Tank insulation systems
  • Removable insulation systems
  • Equipment insulation systems

Estimating the Fabrication of Mechanical Piping

In addition to providing estimates for mechanical system installation, we also offer our services for piping fabrication, which includes labor and material cost estimates as well as work hours.

As a proficient estimating company, we manage the takeoffs of various systems, materials, components, etc. with ease.

To assist you in making better decisions that lead to obtaining more lucrative projects, we make sure that all piping material specifications are taken into account and offer you with estimates that are as accurate as possible.

Our services in this regard include:

  • Piping fabrication estimates
  • Plumbing fabrication estimates
  • Sheet metal fabrication estimates

Mechanical Drafting Services

You can get in touch with us for cad drafting, mechanical and piping shop drawings, and estimation services.

With their extensive engineering knowledge and experience, our MEP engineers can design any kind and size of piping system needed for a home, business, industrial, institutional, or other type of facility.

With the most recent software, we assist you in saving time and overhead expenses. Our designers and CAD detailers are skilled in Quicken, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and BIM systems, among other 3D programs.

Our specialized mechanical drafting services include:

  • HVAC duct fabrication shop drawings
  • HVAC pipe fabrication drawings
  • Piping & process piping drawings
  • Plumbing shop drawings
  • Sprinkler shop drawings
  • Firestopping shop drawings

Why Choose BACKUS Estimating?

  • Highly competitive winning estimate from the bid that is simple to check and modify
  • Prompt (usually within 24 to 48 hours) and reliable delivery of estimates
  • Incredibly low costs for mechanical estimates
  • MEP trade certified and knowledgeable estimators
  • Full bid support in addition to project lead generation
  • Customer service is offered around-the-clock to assist you during difficult situations.

Our Methodology for Mechanical Estimating

  • Using our practical knowledge, we approach the mechanical estimating by thoroughly analyzing drawing designs to determine the scope of work, expose hidden costs, and detect probable errors.
  • Next, we import the designs and precisely measure the amounts by point and click utilizing the most recent on-screen takeoff software.
  • All of the quantities are exported to easily reviewable and editable Excel spreadsheets upon takeoff. Our spreadsheets provide a comprehensive analysis of quantities, with the descriptions of each line item arranged according to the needs of the client or by CSI cost codes.
  • RSmeans, Craftsmen, and our extremely precise database of location-based, current material and labor costs are used in the pricing process.
  • Finally, the senior estimator does a quality check to make sure the estimate meets all of the client’s requirements.

FAQs

How may mechanical contractors benefit from our outsourced estimating?

Many mechanical contractors have contracted with us to handle all aspects of their estimation, which has allowed them to save 60% on hiring an internal estimator in addition to receiving accurate estimates and submitting bid proposals on schedule.

What is the turnaround time of our mechanical estimates?

For the majority of our estimates, 24-48 hours is the typical response time. In terms of timeliness and quality, we lead the industry.

How can we be certain that our estimations are accurate?

Certified software such as Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Fastpipe, Fastduct, Fastwrap, etc. is used to import each drawing or plan. After our certified and qualified estimator has removed all quantities from the plans while taking into account all applicable standards and codes, the work is sent to a senior estimator for peer review, who makes sure to examine the takeoffs sheet in Excel and the marked-up plans with a critical eye. We use artisans and rsmeans for pricing, using the most recent labor, material, and equipment costs.