Plumbing Estimating Services

For general contractors, piping, plumbing, mechanical, and insulation contractors, as well as designers, all around North America, Australia, Africa, and the Caribbean, we offer precise and lightning-fast plumbing estimate services.

Backus Estimating is known for being able to quickly estimate solutions that assist clients in achieving their project goals while also understanding their unique challenges. We are committed to providing accurate estimates on schedule so that our customers can submit competitive bids. In order to do on-screen takeoff and apply current zip code-based pricing using RSMeans and our built cost database for material and labor prices, our estimating pros are experts with the most recent takeoff software. They are knowledgeable in plumbing systems, supplies, labor costs, standards, and other variables.

Plumbers don’t have the time or practical knowledge to study the designs and plans to see if they will work effectively in the working environment. Consequently, our estimators

Range Of Plumbing Estimating Services

Our Portfolio In Plumbing Estimating Servies

Backus estimating provides a broad range of plumbing estimate services for projects of all shapes and sizes, from straightforward repairs to intricate, multimillion-dollar undertakings.

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

Our Clients

OUR DELIVERABLES

  • EXCEL spreadsheets are simple to study and modify.
  • Equipment, Fixtures, and Pipes Are Important.
  • Types and Quantities of Materials
  • Takeoffs of Detailed Materials
  • Costs of Materials & Labor
  • Working hours
  • Markup Plans in Different Colors
  • Complete reports that include work hours, taxes, expenses, profit margins, and other charges not included elsewhere.

WHAT WE QUANTIFY IN PLUMBING TAKEOFFS

In order to complete the complex plumbing takeoffs, our MEP estimators are proficient with the newest software, including Planswift, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, FastWRAP, AccuBID, and Trimble. We develop the plumbing project’s cost analysis taking into account all general factors, unstated expenses, and the financial impact of both normal and nontypical floors.

For The Plumbing Estimate, We Generally Takeoff The Following Quantities:

  • Pipes for Cold Water
  • Vent Pipes; Hot Water Pipes
  • Gas conduits
  • Hygienic pipes
  • Subterranean Pipes
  • Pipe Fittings: (tees, reducers, wye, elbows, etc.)
  • Pipe Disguise
  • Distress Calls
  • Openers
  • Hangings
  • Brackets
  • Encourages

Equipment

  • Drains on floors
  • Drains on roofs
  • Cleanups of floors
  • Wall clearing
  • Pumps Sump
  • Auxiliary Pumps
  • Domestic Pumps
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  • Boilers
  • Pumps for recirculating
  • Openers
  • Separators of Oil
  • Carriers for fixtures
  • Flashbacks
  • Heaters for water

Plumbing Fixtures

  • Fountains for drinking
  • Toilets and water coolers
  • A bidet
  • Basins
  • soaking tubs
  • Rain Showers
  •  Showers
  • Distressors

RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING ESTIMATING

Whether you are a large or small residential plumbing contractor, you need an accurate estimate for your plumbing work in order to bid on contracts, provide pricing quotes to clients, and purchase materials from a local vendor.

With that, we can support you.

You can establish your profit margins, save time, and meet deadlines by working with our MEP estimators to quickly and accurately prepare estimates.

We take care to include all pertinent information, including the exact quantity of insulation, pipes, fittings, taps, valves, and other accessories like toilets, sinks, showers, and faucets.

All Types Of Household Plumbing Work Are Quantified By Us.

  • Plumbing Water Heaters Gas Lines Kitchen & Bath
  • Primary Sewer Pipes
  • Lines of Water
  • Laundries & Floor Drains
  • Ducts for Trash Disposal Home HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing for swimming pools
  • Drains in surface trenches

COMMERCIAL PLUMBING ESTIMATING

When it comes to incredibly accurate and quick commercial plumbing estimation services, Backus Estimation stands apart. Because commercial plumbing entails more intricate and integrated plumbing systems, which we well understand, we meticulously enumerate all the components, including pipes, fittings, fixtures, valves, and numerous other accessories, for multiple floors.

With location-based, current material, labor, and equipment rates, our skilled estimators make sure your project goes smoothly and there are no unpleasant surprises.

We offer solutions for all of your business needs, including fast material takeoffs, bid estimates, and third-party estimates.

We have provided quotes for both new plumbing installations and repairs for multistory business buildings, retail centers, residential buildings, highrises, hospitals, schools, universities, and research

INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING ESTIMATING

We offer industrial piping and plumbing contractors a comprehensive range of estimate services, regardless of whether the plumbing system is being installed in a new or existing industrial complex.

Even the most complicated plumbing systems are handled by our team of trained MEP estimators, who also efficiently measure all the tubing, fittings, fixtures, flanges, valves, accessories, and equipment to produce an exact cost estimate.

For a wide range of industrial plumbing projects, including those in chemical processing, refineries, power plants, paper mills, food and beverage production, brewing plants, CO-generation, aerospace manufacturing, biofuels, and wastewater treatment plants, we have completed cost assessments.

The contractors tasked with installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing the following plumbing systems have received quotations from us:

Business Gas Systems

Systems for Steam and Condensate

System Compressed Air

Warm & Cold

HVAC PIPING & DUCTWORK ESTIMATING

HVAC piping and ducting contractors require reliable, fast estimate services because they have a busy schedule of both office and on-site work.

Our estimates team effectively manages projects of all sizes and complexity, from major commercial projects to single-family residential ones.

With thorough line item descriptions, we quantify all of the HVAC equipment, accessories, grills, fittings, dampers, oval, round, and rectangular ducts, spiral pipes, and accessories.

Our services are tailored to meet the individual demands of our clients, whether they are necessary for the manufacture or installation of HVAC ductwork.

In addition to disclosing all hidden expenses, we offer cost evaluations in terms of sheet metal pounds, linear, square feet, manpower (shop and field), and man-hours.

SITE UTILITIES PLUMBING ESTIMATING

  • Systems for Draining Storm Water
  • Water Systems That Recycle
  • Systems for Watering Landscapes
  • Watering Systems
  • Cleanup Sewers
  • Slick Traps
  • Separators of Oil
  • Lines of Water Service
  • Fire Hydrants & Lines
  • Reversible Devices
  • Cast Iron Water Vault
  • Detector Check Valve Double
  • Wet Drumming
  • Boring Road

FIRE PROTECTION PLUMBING ESTIMATING

  • Installation of Jockey Pumps and Fire
  • Systems of Wet and Dry Sprinklers
  • Standpipe Mechanisms
  • Mist Systems for Water
  • Sprinkler Systems for Fires
  • Tank for Water Storage for Fire Safety
  • Subterranean Fire Mains
  • VESDA Frameworks
  • Systems for Gaseous Fire Suppression
  • Systems for Antifreeze Piping

WHY BACKUS ESTIMATING?

  • HIGHLY AFFORDABLE RATES for plumbing estimates
  • Fast turnaround (24–48 hours) and timely delivery
  • Thorough cost projections accompanied by thorough line item descriptions
  • Incredibly precise and up to date construction cost database
  • Information confidentiality assured
  • Simple-to-understand estimates with plans marked up
  • Constantly prompt email and chat support
  • Be profitable and competitive while saving time.
  • More Bids = More Wins!

OUR APPROACH TO PLUMBING ESTIMATING

To break down the many components involved, our MEP estimators first assess the project scope and examine the drawing plans and requirements.

Next, we use the plumbing takeoff program to import the drawing drawings and calculate the costs of materials and labor for each component.

We export the amounts to Excel spreadsheets following the on-screen takeoff and arrange them according to MasterFormat, Uniformat, or your preferred format.

We apply location-based and current material costs for material pricing by utilizing RSMeans and our precise cost database. Pricing for on-demand vendors is also offered.

The assessment of labor expenses takes into account ordinary time and overtime pay as well as union and prevailing salaries.

Every aspect is considered, including general conditions, permissions, logistics, location, and other unstated expenses

Backus Estimating has provided construction estimating services throughout the Caribbean, Africa, Australia, and North America. In the US markets listed below, we have successfully finished projects:

North Carolina, Washington, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Colorado, and Pennsylvania