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Their feedback, response, and precious words matter to us as we improve, learn, and appreciate our estimators. Here you can see what they think:

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Our expertise is in industrial piping and we contacted Kelly Estimating to get the mechanical estimate for the power plant piping. The costs were so on point, our budget stayed on track from start to end. The team was cooperative and understood my requirements.

By Chris L.

We hired their mechanical estimating services to bid on a mechanical insulation project in a manufacturing facility. I am overjoyed while saying this, their precise costs and takeoff helped me win the project. Highly recommended estimators!

By Mark T.

We have been working with them for over a year, and their estimates are always spot-on. This time, the detailed breakdowns for our HVAC and mechanical piping projects have helped us stay competitive in bidding. I must say, their costs are highly precise and response time is quick.

By James W.

Mechanical Takeoff Services

Let’s make it easy to plan, bid, and execute your mechanical projects with confidence. Kelly Estimating delivers mechanical estimating services that cover various industries, multiple trades, and types of mechanical estimates. Our respectable clients include:

  • General Contractors
  • Plumbing Contractors
  • HVAC Contractors
  • Piping Contractors
  • Engineering Design Firms
  • Mechanical Contractors

Easy Process to Get Mechanical Takeoff

You need to follow a simple process, and then you’ll get the benefit of winning a project:

Submit Plans

Submitting the Plan

Share your basic information and share the link of plans, drawings, or CAD files in PDF, PLN, JPG, or TIFF format. You can also email your files to plans@kellyestimating.com

Recieve Quote

Accept the Quote

After we get the requirements, we will share the project timeline, invoice, and further requirements if any in the quote. You can proceed with the payment through your debit or credit card or PayPal.

Final Review

Receive an Estimate

We will deliver the final document of your mechanical project estimate in the Excel File which includes everything you need to submit the bid.

Final Mechanical Estimating Document Inclusions

  • Detailed material quantification and costing in Excel sheet.
  • Labor and material costs according to the regional market rates.
  • Man hours required to complete the job.
  • Bid summary that highlights numbers for materials, labor, and overall costs.
  • Adds inclusions, exclusions, overhead costs, and profit margin.
  • Marked-up drawing plans that mention locations and specific mechanical materials and components with color-coded points.

We Deliver 1000+ Mechanical Estimates

  • For The Cheesecake Factory, New York, we provided mechanical estimates including material quantification, and costs for refrigeration systems, kitchen exhaust fans, and rooftop HVAC units.
  • We delivered mechanical piping and insulation estimates for temperature-controlled warehouse facilities, including all deliverables for FedEx Ship Center, Atlanta.
  • For Pine Grove Housing Development in Pennsylvania, we offered mechanical fabrication and installation cost estimates for plumbing and sheet metal systems in a 150-unit residential complex.

How Do We Maintain Our Client’s Trust?

  • Kelly Estimating is a well-recognized mechanical estimating company in all 50 states of America because of our 96% bid-winning ratio and transparency in our commitment.
  • All the general, piping and plumbing contractors can trust our takeoffs and costs because they are customized with the help of advanced tech such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, FastPIPE, etc. We take the pricing from trusted databases and analyze local costs.
  • So, you will get accuracy for material and labor costs, which your project deserves. Our packages are affordable starting from. Moreover, the customer support team is always up to answer your queries. Are you ready to submit your bid in 12-24 hours? We make it possible for you!

Mechanical Estimating Services For Busy Contractors

We cater to your needs with the following services:

Mechanical Project Estimates

We provide complete estimates for mechanical-related projects. They cover the inclusion of various trades like HVAC Estimation, piping, and insulation systems. The final deliverable includes material takeoffs, labor costs, and timeline along with overhead and profit margin.

Bid Estimates

To help all the contractors grab the project, we provide accurate cost analysis and a competitive edge to win the bid. This is all possible due to our professional and experienced mechanical cost estimators who ensure timely bid submission, accuracy, and organization.

Change Orders/Modifications

If your project is modified during the execution or after experiencing changes in the design plan, we update all those changes whether it is about measurements or quantities. We align everything with the project details and ensure accurate recalculations.

Cost Effective Budget Estimating Services

We Have 50+ Certified Mechanical Estimators

  • Estimators follow ASHRAE standards, and CSI MasterFormat guidelines while delivering the mechanical estimates.
  • They are experts in using advanced technology, software, and databases.
  • Our mechanical estimators have certifications from renowned organizations like ASPE, AIQS, and AACE certified.

Mechanical Takeoff Materials

We calculate the quantities of various mechanical materials and components including, but not limited to:

  • Air devices
  • Piping systems
  • HVAC accessories
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Fire and safety systems
  • Ductwork Estimation

Types Of Mechanical Estimates We Deliver

We serve construction contractors in division 20 in CSI MasterFormat. We provide bid documents for commercial, residential, and industrial projects covering mechanical estimates. Here are our mechanical cost-estimating services:

Mechanical Insulation Estimates

Mechanical insulation involves adding a layer of thermal insulation to mechanical systems whether ducts or piping Estimation. We deliver estimates after understanding your project requirements, whether it is ductwork insulation or a removable insulation system. We use updated software like FastWRAP or FastDUCT to guarantee accuracy in every dimension, shape, and material.

Mechanical Piping Estimating

Kelly Estimating ensures the estimates cover required aspects of mechanical piping like HVAC, hydraulic, process, and powerplant piping. The estimating documents cover a cost analysis of materials, labor, and equipment costs. Such estimates help contractors make their bids attractive and ensure the welding, fabrication, and installation process is smooth.

Mechanical Fabrication Estimates

Other than installation, our mechanical estimators consider the need to provide mechanical fabrication estimates that cover the making of piping, plumbing, and sheet metal systems. With our detailed and specific material costs, labor hours, and fabrication workflow contractors ensure smooth production processes and avoid unexpected expenses.

How Do We Calculate Mechanical Estimates?

Our mechanical estimating team follows a structured process to provide accurate and reliable estimates. We begin by understanding the scope of your project by finding the hidden costs, errors, and requirements.

Then get a digital plan by importing the plans to software such as PlanSwift, and BlueBeam to get the linear, area, weight, and volume measurements to provide accurate material and labor cost estimates.

Next, we export the quantified data into Excel spreadsheets. These spreadsheets include a list of materials, labor, and quantities, organized by CSI cost codes. By using RS Means, a zip-code database, we calculate material and labor costs and finally, we recheck everything and deliver the deliverables to our client.

Areas We Cover For Mechanical Estimating Services

Frequently Asked Questions


Once you accept the quote, we begin to work and deliver the accurate mechanical cost estimate within 12-24 hours.


Many mechanical contractors choose to outsource mechanical project estimates because it helps them save the cost of managing an in-house team and purchasing expensive tools for estimation. Moreover, the level of accuracy that professionals deliver is unbeatable.


We serve all 50 states of America including but not limited to California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina, Washington, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, New Jersey, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Washington, and more.


Yes, we provide mechanical estimates whether for residential property or commercial facilities big or small.