FastPIPE
State-of-the-art plumbing and mechanical estimating software for contractors
About FastPIPE
FastPIPE is an advanced mechanical and plumbing estimating application for commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing, HVAC, and industrial contractors. It enables on-screen digital takeoff of pipe, fittings, valves, and assemblies backed by a large catalog of manufacturer products, current material pricing, and labor data. Built by FastEST, Inc. and first introduced in 1995, it helps estimators produce accurate, detailed bids faster than manual methods.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast, user-friendly on-screen takeoff that cuts manual counting time
- Large, regularly updated catalog with current material pricing and labor data
- Excellent customer support, training, and installation assistance
- Unconditional 60-day money-back guarantee lowers buyer risk
- Flexible deployment across stand-alone, network, and cloud environments
Cons
- No free version or free trial available
- High upfront purchase cost compared to subscription-only tools
- Windows-only desktop application (requires Microsoft Excel)
- Catalog occasionally lacks niche items contractors must add manually
- Large takeoff files can cause occasional performance lag
Key Features
On-Screen Digital Takeoff
Take off pipe, fittings, valves, and assemblies directly on digital plans including PDFs, CAD drawings, and images.
Extensive Manufacturer Catalog
Catalog of over 150,000 plumbing and mechanical items with major manufacturer data, material pricing, and labor information.
Auto Connect Pipe
Automated pipe-length detection that speeds up takeoff by connecting runs without manual measuring.
Built-In Assemblies
Pre-built HVAC and plumbing assemblies plus job templates for faster, repeatable estimating.
Customizable Job Specifications
Tailor job specs and takeoff screens to match how each contractor bids and prices work.
Detailed Reporting & Cost Codes
Generate detailed reports organized by cost code, with proposal and bid summary outputs.
Microsoft Excel Export
Export estimate data to Excel for further analysis, integration, and proposal generation.
Material Pricing Updates
Ongoing material pricing service with updates, plus support for Ferguson, Harrison, and Allpriser independent pricing services.
Enterprise & Cloud Deployment
Runs on stand-alone PCs, networks, and cloud/remote-desktop environments for multi-user teams.
Pricing
- Perpetual license
- First year of maintenance included
- Online training and support
- Installation assistance
- Material pricing updates
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- License owned after 36 payments
- Non-binding
- Maintenance included for lease term
- Online training and support
- Installation assistance
- Material pricing updates
- Optional after first year or lease term
- Material pricing updates
- Automated software updates
- Catalog component updates
- Toll-free telephone support
Best For
Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors
Estimate commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical jobs with accurate material and labor costs.
HVAC Installation Bidding
Take off piping and assemblies for HVAC installation projects and produce competitive bids quickly.
Fabrication Shops
Support contractors doing pipe fabrication with detailed component takeoff and reporting.
Bid & Proposal Generation
Generate detailed proposals and cost-code reports to streamline the bid management process.
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