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Union Estimating

HVAC Estimating Services in California

HVAC Estimating — CA

HVAC Estimating
in California

Professional HVAC estimating services for contractors across California. California's Title 24 Part 6 energy code imposes some of the most demanding HVAC efficiency requirements in the country, including mandatory demand-controlled ventilation, economizers, and high-EER equipment on most commercial projects. Excel deliverables with annotated PDF markups. 48–72 hour turnaround.

HVAC Estimating for California Contractors

California's Title 24 Part 6 energy code imposes some of the most demanding HVAC efficiency requirements in the country, including mandatory demand-controlled ventilation, economizers, and high-EER equipment on most commercial projects. California requires a C-20 HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractor license. TAB reports are required for permit closeout on most commercial projects.

Commercial office tenant improvements requiring Title 24 compliance
Healthcare HVAC with OSHPD infection-control pressure relationships
Data center precision cooling and hot-aisle containment
Winery and cold-storage climate-controlled facilities
High-rise residential VRF and fan-coil unit systems

What Your HVAC Estimate Includes

Ductwork quantities (LF and SF) by shape, size, and gauge
Equipment schedules (AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers)
Piping quantities by system (chilled water, hot water, refrigerant)
Insulation quantities by duct and pipe system
Controls and DDC system scope
TAB (Test, Adjust, Balance) allowances
Labor hours by trade classification
Excel workbook with annotated PDF markups

California-Specific Scope Considerations

  • › Title 24 Part 6 HVAC compliance documentation required for permit
  • › Demand-controlled ventilation mandatory in most occupancies over 500 sf
  • › Economizer requirements for systems over 54,000 BTU/hr
  • › OSHPD seismic anchorage for all mechanical equipment in healthcare

Serving HVAC Contractors Across California

We serve hvac subcontractors and general contractors throughout California, including:

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSan DiegoSan JoseSacramentoFresnoLong BeachOaklandRiversideStockton

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Explore All Trade Takeoffs

Union Estimating covers every major trade — from structural to MEP to finishes. Each takeoff is drawing-referenced, annotated, and delivered in 48–72 hours.

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Fixed-fee quote before we start. Excel + annotated markups delivered in 48–72 hours.

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