CostimexMEP Estimating Services
Trade-specialized estimating for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC scopes.
Overview
MEP is where most estimates fall apart. Our trade-specialized estimators come from field backgrounds in electrical, plumbing and HVAC — so the numbers reflect real installation conditions, not generic assumptions.
What's included
- Electrical estimating (power, lighting, low-voltage)
- Plumbing estimating (domestic, sanitary, gas)
- HVAC estimating (ducting, equipment, controls)
- Fire protection (sprinklers, standpipe)
- Fire alarm and security systems
- Specialty mechanical systems
Deliverables
- Detailed equipment schedule and quantities
- Labor unit pricing by trade
- Marked one-line diagrams and floor plans
- Switchgear, panels, fixtures by spec
- HVAC tonnage and ductwork takeoff
- Bid-ready Excel by CSI division
Project timeline
From upload to bid-ready in 24–48 hours
A transparent, milestone-driven workflow so you always know where your estimate stands.
- Step 01
Upload & Scope
0–2 hrs
You upload drawings, specs and scope notes via our secure portal. We review, confirm scope and lock the delivery window.
Project kickoff confirmed
- Step 02
Quantity Takeoff
8–24 hrs
Our estimators perform digital takeoffs from blueprints — measured to scale, organised by CSI division and trade.
Line-item takeoff complete
- Step 03
QA & Pricing
4–8 hrs
Zip-code labour and material pricing applied, then peer-reviewed by a senior estimator against project specs and scope.
Senior estimator sign-off
- Step 04
Delivery
24–48 hrs total
You receive a clean Excel/PDF estimate plus marked-up drawings. One round of revisions included.
Bid-ready package sent
Frequently asked questions
Are MEP estimators trade-specialized?+
Yes — Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Mechanical are each handled by estimators with field experience in that specific trade.
Do you handle low-voltage and fire protection?+
Yes, including data/comm, security, fire alarm, sprinkler systems and specialty controls.
Can you read spec sections and one-line diagrams?+
Absolutely. MEP estimating requires reading both drawings and specs together — we always cross-reference both.
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