Div 23 Sheet Metal Ductwork, RTUs, VRF/VRV & Air Distribution Turnaround: 24–48 hours

HVAC Estimating Services

SMACNA sheet metal weight takeoffs, rooftop units, VAV boxes, VRF heat recovery, HRV/ERV ventilation, cold-climate heat pumps, kitchen and lab exhaust, and TAB allowances for HVAC contractors.

In short: Professional Estimating LLC delivers certified hvac takeoffs across Canada. Deliverables include editable CSI Div 23 Excel files, marked-up PDF drawings, and provincial labour calibrations in 24–48 hours from CA$65.

Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview

Sheet metal margins depend on SMACNA pressure-class gauges, fitting ratios, fire and smoke damper framing and crane picks. Using FastDUCT and QuoteSoft we convert rectangular, spiral and oval duct to galvanized, stainless or aluminum weight plus liner and wrap, and size HRV/ERV and heat-pump equipment for Canadian heating degree days.

Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications

  • SMACNA duct construction standards
  • CSA B52 mechanical refrigeration code
  • ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation
  • NECB energy requirements

Software Operated by Our Senior Estimators

FastDUCT QuoteSoft Duct PlanSwift Bluebeam Revu SMACNA Labor Tables

Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (HVAC)

Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.

CSI Code Description Unit Sample Qty Specification Notes
23 74 13 25-Ton Packaged Rooftop Gas/Electric VAV Unit w/ Economizer EA 4 Includes isolated roof curb, rigging & startup
23 31 13 SMACNA 2" WG Galvanized Rectangular Sheet Metal Ductwork LB 19,600 Fabricated TDC flanges, sealer, trapeze hangers
23 36 00 Single-Duct Pressure-Independent VAV Terminal Box w/ Hot Water Reheat EA 38 Includes DDC actuator & factory flow cross
23 81 29 Heat-Recovery VRF Outdoor Condensing System + Branch Selector Boxes TON 48 Includes ACR brazed copper refnet tree & nitrogen purge
Deliverables Checklist

What You Receive

  • Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
  • Color-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
  • Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
  • Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
  • Dual-estimator QA certificate
Starting Single-Trade Fee
CA$65
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Bid Intelligence FAQ

HVAC Estimating Services FAQ

Common questions about estimating hvac projects across Canadian jurisdictions.

How much do hvac estimating services cost? ▼
Single-scope hvac takeoffs start from CA$65, with most commercial bid packages quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity. Upload your drawings for a firm quote in 15 minutes.
What deliverables are included with a HVAC estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with formula links intact, color-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a detailed scope inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms do your hvac estimators operate? ▼
Our estimators run FastDUCT, QuoteSoft Duct, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, SMACNA Labor Tables. All deliverables are exported to universal Excel and PDF formats, requiring zero proprietary software on your end.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in HVAC? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including SMACNA duct construction standards, CSA B52 mechanical refrigeration code, ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation, NECB energy requirements, calibrating labor productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
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Get Your HVAC Estimating Services Estimate in 24–48 Hours

Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$65.

✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ 100% Plan Confidentiality
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