Need fireproofing estimating services that deliver UL-design-verified fireproofing quantities before your bid closes? NEDES Estimating does exactly that for applied fireproofing and firestopping, turning your plans into a bid-ready estimate in 10 to 48 hours. Fireproofing, insulation, drywall, and general contractors upload drawings, and our team brings 28 years of estimating experience and builds estimates in PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel.
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At NEDES Estimating, six service lines cover applied fireproofing and firestopping on residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Each line names its unit of measure, so every priced quantity can be traced back to a drawing.
Every SFRM estimate uses a priced, contour-area takeoff in square feet for columns, beams, girders, joists, trusses, and metal deck.
An intumescent coating estimate covers a char-forming layer and is priced by dry film thickness (in mils), spread rate, and coat count.
Cementitious fireproofing is estimated by density in pounds per cubic foot; board systems are estimated by square feet of enclosure.
Firestopping estimating services: pricing for through-penetration and membrane-penetration systems by penetrant type and size, with all joints priced in linear feet.
Labor hours are built by application method, while scaffolding, lifts, and spray rigs sit on separate lines for access costs.
Before anyone assigns UL designs, we estimate a dollar-per-square-foot budget for the protected area and list every assumption behind it.
Many groups rely on our fireproofing estimating services, from specialty fireproofers pricing a bid to owners checking a budget.
Each group gets the same coverage on every project type, shown next.
Every estimate arrives as an itemized Excel workbook, a PDF summary, and color-coded marked-up plans, with a unit and a price for every scope item.
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Our fireproofing estimating services cover four project categories: commercial and high-rise, institutional, industrial and energy, and multifamily. Each brings different rating requirements and access conditions.
For commercial towers, we review structural steel member sizes, required fire-resistance ratings, spray-applied fireproofing coverage, curtain-wall interfaces, and MEP penetrations. The takeoff includes IBC Chapter 7 requirements, rated assemblies, and tested firestop systems.
Institutional estimates require closer attention to smoke barriers, patient-area penetrations, rated corridors, medical services, and life-safety assemblies. We separate firestop quantities by assembly and consider NFPA 101 and IBC requirements, as well as applicable UL- or ASTM-tested systems.
The estimating scope changes where steel is exposed to process, hydrocarbon, thermal, or operational hazards. We assess pipe racks, equipment supports, cable routes, containment areas, and structural members against project-specific fire exposure criteria, including UL 1709 where specified.
Multifamily work centers on repeated rated assemblies across units, shafts, corridors, podiums, and parking levels. Renovation estimates also account for damaged fireproofing, MEP penetrations, patching, and replacement conditions within existing assemblies, in accordance with applicable IBC requirements.
Our fireproofing estimating services follow the IBC edition adopted by the project’s AHJ, plus state and local amendments. Adopted editions differ by state, so we confirm the edition in force before pricing. The International Code Council publishes each edition.
Fireproofing quantities depend on four factors: the required fire rating, the UL design, the W/D ratio (weight/ft ÷ heated perimeter), and whether the assembly is restrained against thermal expansion.
Our team brings 28 years of experience in fireproofing estimating services, 10–48-hour turnaround, 98% accuracy, and a 95% bid win ratio. We review structural fireproofing, firestop, rated assemblies, and project-specific requirements to deliver clear, bid-ready quantities and costs.
Send your plans and get your estimate prepared for submission.
Firestopping quantities are developed through a penetration-by-penetration review. Each opening is classified by penetrant type, size, annular space, and the fire-resistance rating of the assembly being penetrated.
Plan review identifies rated floors, walls, shafts, and every pipe, conduit, cable, tray, duct, and opening that requires firestopping for pricing.
Each penetration is classified by penetrant type, size, annular space, assembly rating, and required F, T, L, or W performance.
Applicable ASTM E814, UL 1479, ASTM E1966, or UL 2079 systems are matched to each condition before quantities and costs.
Unlisted conditions, repairs, and unusual assemblies are flagged for Engineering Judgment, manufacturer guidance, or design-team review before final pricing accordingly.
Three-step fireproofing estimating services separate plan upload from a bid-ready estimate, giving each step a stated time and deliverable.
Send PDF, DWG, or RVT files, along with the fireproofing schedule and UL designs, if assigned.
We reply within 10 to 15 minutes with the project scope, estimated price, and turnaround time.
Delivery takes 10 to 48 hours, and one revision is included at no extra cost.
We use purpose-built estimating tools to turn fireproofing drawings into measured quantities, coordinated markups, verified counts, and organized pricing.
Electrical, solar, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC estimating under one contract — no coordination between separate vendors.
Firestop locations, rated assemblies, penetrations, and protected areas are marked and counted directly on coordinated drawing sheets for clear scope tracking.
Drawing revisions and bid addenda are compared against previous sheets to capture scope changes, added penetrations, deleted work, and revised details.
Client-prescribed estimating platforms and formats can be incorporated when specifications, contractors, or project teams require a particular workflow or deliverable.
Verified quantities are organized into itemized schedules covering fireproofing thicknesses, materials, labor, member descriptions, and installation costs for bid preparation.
Final quantities are connected to ZIP-code-adjusted labor and material rates, keeping fireproofing pricing aligned with local project conditions.
A fireproofing subcontractor had 3 days to bid 185,000 SF of protected steel. The drawings showed a 2-hour rating but never stated the restraint condition.
We read the UL designs on the structural sheets, priced the unrestrained condition, logged 7 RFIs, and counted 428 firestop penetrations by type and size.
Delivered in 36 hours, within 3.1% of final installed fireproofing cost, measured against the subcontractor’s approved project closeout.
A fireproofing subcontractor bidding a hospital faced 74 rated assemblies and firestop systems requiring L-ratings.
We separated L-rated penetrations from standard ones, flagged 9 conditions likely to need engineering judgments, and counted 517 penetrations across 29 sheets.
Delivered in 42 hours, within 2.8% of final installed cost, measured against the subcontractor’s final quantity reconciliation.
Client Reviews
Contractors highlight NEDES Estimating for detailed estimates, responsive service, quick turnaround, professional communication, and clear understanding of project requirements.
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The takeoff separated spray-applied fireproofing by beam, column, and deck areas, helping us reduce the bid variance by roughly $18,000 on a 96,000-SF warehouse.
We caught missing fireproofing quantities before submitting our hospital bid. The revised estimate brought coverage within two percent of our final subcontractor pricing.
Labor hours, material quantities, and access allowances were clearly broken out. We used the estimate to price a 14-story apartment project without adding unnecessary contingency.
The fireproofing estimate accounted for structural steel, deck areas, thickness requirements, and elevated access. Our final proposal came within $7,500 of the awarded subcontract.
Our fireproofing estimating company prepares estimates remotely in all 50 states from offices in Virginia and Texas, as part of our construction estimating services. Each estimate reflects the state’s labor rates and the locally adopted edition of the IBC.
What Is Included In Your Fireproofing Estimate?
Our fireproofing estimate includes contour-area takeoffs of all protected steel, a thickness schedule referenced to each UL design, firestop penetration counts by type and size, and priced labor, material, and equipment lines. You also receive Excel and PDF files, written exclusions, and an RFI log.
How Much Does Fireproofing Cost Per Square Foot?
In 2026, commercial fireproofing in the U.S. typically costs about $5 to $14 per square foot installed for standard commercial-density SFRM. Actual pricing varies by material, fire-resistance rating, steel geometry, access, and project complexity.
What Is The Difference Between Fireproofing And Firestopping?
Fireproofing protects structural members so they carry load in a fire, while firestopping seals penetrations and joints so fire and smoke cannot cross a rated assembly. Fireproofing (07 81 00) is measured in SF under ASTM E119; firestopping (07 84 00) is counted in EA under ASTM E814.
Do I Need The UL Design Numbers Before You Can Estimate?
No. We can produce a budget fireproofing estimate without assigned UL designs, but a bid-level estimate needs the fire-resistance schedule and UL designs from the drawings. When they are missing, we note our assumption, log an RFI, and issue a revision once the design is assigned.
How Long Does A Fireproofing Estimate Take?
A fireproofing estimate from our team takes 10 to 48 hours from order confirmation, with a scope-confirmed quote returned within 10 to 15 minutes of plan upload. Penetration counts, rated assemblies, and addenda push jobs toward the long end.
Nedes Estimating is one of the most prestigious estimation companies that have been working in the market over the years. Our main goal is to make the clients happy with our services!