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Introduction
Estimates of large and/or complicated projects are
prepared by specialists in these trades.
The ability to compile a takeoff of plumbing, HVAC,
and electrical work can also be a useful skill for the
builders estimator who sometimes needs to put
together a quick price for these trades on a small
job.
Also, some builders like to develop their own cost
estimate for each trades scope of work to ensure
that the quotes received are reasonable.
Measuring Generally
Little information about the plumbing, HVAC, and
electrical systems is shown on the project plans of
small jobs.
The estimator may need to draw sketches to be able
to assess the layout of systems for a house.
These sketches can then help the estimator
evaluate measurements such as the length of pipes
for water supply and sewers on the job.
Measuring Plumbing (1 of 3)
Connecting water lines to main are enumerated.
Water and sewer pipes are described and
measured separately in linear feet.
Fittings and valves are described and
enumerated.
Hangers and supports are described and
enumerated.
Measuring Plumbing (2 of 3)
Fixtures and equipment are described and
enumerated, including:
Water meters
Gas meters
Water heaters
Lavatory basins
Water closets
Sinks
Laundry tubs
Bath tubs
Measuring Plumbing (3 of 3)
Items supplied by the builder and installed by the plumber are
described and enumerated separately, including:
Refrigerators
Garbage disposal equipment
Dishwashers
Gas line piping is described and measured in linear feet.
Permits for the work are described and enumerated.
Pipe insulation is described and measured in linear feet.
Cutting, drilling, and patching required for this work are described
and enumerated.
Cooktops
Microwave ovens
Built-in ovens
Range hoods
Estimating Shortcuts
Instead of a full takeoff on many plumbing,
HVAC, and electrical, estimators use shortcuts
to compute their prices for the work.
With plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades, a
price per square foot of gross floor area could be
used to provide a rough estimate of the cost, but
more accuracy may sometimes be required.
Plumbing Example
Estimate the price of a three-fixture bathroom based
on the following prices for the fittings involved:
1 bathtub 72 x 36 $2,425
1 water closet $1,450
1 lavatory basin 19 x 16 $845
$4,720
Extra for pipe and fittings 30%
$1,416
Total $6,136
HVAC Example
Estimate the price of a 2,200-square feet
house with a special humidifier and exhaust
fan:
Basic HVAC 2,200 SF at $4.25/ SF
Humidifier
Exhaust Fan
Total:
$9,350
$2,000
$250
$11,600
Electrical Example
Calculate the electrical price for a 2,200square feet house including a security system
with motion detectors:
Basic electrical:
2,200 SF at $6.75/ SF
Add security system
Total:
$14,850
$2,500
$17,350