Equipment schedule
Reconcile tags with drawings and define supply, delivery and installation responsibilities for each item.
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HVAC & air conditioning estimates.
Equipment, distribution and the work that connects them.
HVAC estimating for documented mechanical equipment, ductwork, pipework, insulation and air distribution components.
GET ESTIMATE NOWFor builders, contractors & subcontractorsDrawing-based quantities with scope and assumptions recorded.
The scope behind the estimate
HVAC & air conditioning estimating, with the detail in view.
Estimax supports mechanical contractors and builders with HVAC takeoffs organised by system and installation zone. Mechanical drawings, equipment schedules and specifications define the measured scope. Quantities can support specialist supplier enquiries, while an agreed air conditioning estimate can combine equipment allowances, distribution and installation work for tender review.
- Australia-wide service
- Scope agreed before work starts
Inside the trade
Plant, ductwork and pipework.
Air distribution
Read duct sizes, fittings, dampers and terminal schedules together. Insulation scope follows the system specification.
Pipework and controls
Separate refrigerant, water and condensate systems. Clarify control wiring and power interfaces with the electrical package.
Quantity take-offMeasure the work.
Measure the work.
Explain the basis.
Equipment is counted by schedule tag. Ductwork is measured by size and length, with surface area in m² where required for sheet metal or insulation quantities. Pipework is measured in linear metres by size and system. Fittings, dampers and terminals are identified separately. Missing routes or sizes are recorded for design clarification.
What goes into the package.
Schedules distinguish specified equipment, sheet metal ductwork, flexible connections, pipe systems, insulation, supports and air terminals. Controls and proprietary packages are identified for specialist input. Equipment performance and capacity are taken from the design rather than selected through the estimating process.
How the work gets built.
Ceiling congestion, plant-room access, lifting, duct dimensions and work height affect handling and installation. Connections to operating systems and staged commissioning require a clear programme. Testing, balancing, controls integration and handover scope are separately identified where included.
Drawings & documentsStart with the
Start with the
right information.
Send the latest coordinated issue and identify the tender deadline, project location and package boundaries.
- Mechanical layouts & schematics
- Equipment and air terminal schedules
- Duct and pipe sizing information
- Insulation & controls specifications
- Plant access and lifting information
- Testing, balancing & tender requirements
What you receiveA package ready
A package ready
for your review.
- Mechanical equipment schedule
- Ductwork, pipework and insulation quantities
- Air terminal and accessory counts
- Agreed installation and commissioning allowances
- Design queries and package boundaries
Deliverables, file format and the pricing basis are confirmed in your scope. Any marked-up drawings or additional reporting are agreed before work starts.
How the estimate is prepared
Clear stages. Visible decisions.
- 01
Confirm mechanical systems and scope
- 02
Schedule equipment and trace distribution
- 03
Review specialist interfaces
- 04
Apply agreed supplier and installation pricing
- 05
Check and issue the mechanical estimate
What we measureA scope you can
A scope you can
check, item by item.
Quantities follow the issued drawings and the package you engage us to assess. Select the relevant work, then agree the boundaries before measurement begins.
01Air handling units
02Indoor & outdoor units
03Fans
04Ductwork
05Duct fittings
06Supply & return grilles
07Diffusers
08Dampers
09Refrigerant pipework
10Hydronic pipework where specified
11Condensate drainage
12Duct insulation
13Pipe insulation
14Supports
15Controls interfaces
16Testing & balancing where scoped
What affects the costSame trade.
Same trade.
Different cost drivers.
The estimate needs a stated basis. These are the details we examine before treating two quantities as equivalent work.
Plant and performance
Equipment selection, duty and supplier inclusions influence the package price. Unselected plant needs a stated allowance or quotation.
Distribution complexity
Duct dimensions, fittings, pipe routes, insulation and congestion affect material quantities and installation effort.
Commissioning boundaries
Controls, balancing, electrical connections and specialist testing must be allocated to the appropriate package.
Before you send the drawingsYour hvac & air conditioning
Your hvac & air conditioning
estimating questions.
Does an HVAC estimate include equipment sizing?
No. We use the capacities and selections in the mechanical design. Load calculations and equipment selection remain with the mechanical designer.
Can you prepare a ductwork-only takeoff?
Yes. Confirm whether fittings, supports, insulation and terminals should be included so the ductwork package has a clear boundary.
Are commissioning and controls included?
They can be, when the specification and responsibilities are defined. Specialist controls and testing are shown separately where supplier input is required.
Australia-wide service coverageLocal project detail.
Local project detail.
National reach.
Estimax provides hvac & air conditioning estimating services for projects across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Regional Australia.
Share your documentation digitally. We confirm the project location, access conditions and required delivery date so these can inform the estimating brief.
Why EstimaxConstruction understanding.
Construction understanding.
Useful estimating detail.
For hvac & air conditioning, the value is in connecting the quantities to the actual work. We keep the documented scope, measurement basis and outstanding questions available for review.
Read across the documents
Review plans, schedules and details together. Keep drawing references with the quantities and raise conflicting information.
Show what the price includes
Separate measured work, agreed allowances and exclusions so you can assess the basis behind the estimate.
Keep the next step clear
Agree the deliverables, communicate scope questions and issue documentation structured for your tender or procurement review.
Ready when you areLet’s define your
Let’s define your
hvac & air conditioning scope.
Send your drawings, specifications and required date. We’ll review the information and confirm the next steps.