Built for GTA sheet metal and mechanical contractors. Upload a PDF mechanical drawing and DuctIQ reads it like an estimator — detecting scale, tracing every duct run, counting fittings — and hands back a complete takeoff you can check line by line. Metric and imperial on the same set are handled automatically.
Drop in a PDF mechanical drawing, a full set or a single sheet. Vector PDFs exported from CAD read best; scans can be read, with more rows flagged for review.
DuctIQ detects scale, reads the legend, traces every duct run centerline-to-centerline, and counts all fittings — exactly like a senior estimator would.
Receive a complete takeoff: linear footage by size and system, fitting counts, equipment, air devices, and material weights — ready to price.
Reads scale from the title block on every sheet. Handles 1:100, 1:50, 1/4"=1', 1/8"=1' and metric/imperial mixed drawings.
Measures both duct types separately. Round spiral duct labeled in metric mm (300Ø, 450Ø) is automatically converted to imperial.
Elbows, transitions, taps, wyes, offsets — counted per system. Implied fittings at every direction and size change are included.
Measurements follow SMACNA centerline-to-centerline rules. Gauge requirements by duct width are automatically applied.
Each system traced separately. RTUs, AHUs, VAV boxes, diffusers, and grilles all identified and counted.
No manual measurement, no scale rulers, no spreadsheets. Upload a drawing and your takeoff is ready before your next coffee.
Drawing sets you bid across the GTA — Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, Markham — mix conventions in ways a takeoff tool has to handle cleanly. DuctIQ is built for how those sets actually read.
Consultants across Ontario commonly label round spiral duct in metric (300Ø, 450Ø mm) while rectangular duct and dimensions stay imperial. DuctIQ reads both and normalizes to a single takeoff, so you're not hand-converting sizes off the drawing.
Duct is traced centerline-to-centerline following SMACNA measurement conventions, and gauge is associated with duct width the same way your shop standards do. DuctIQ measures from the 2D plan views — it doesn't inflate quantities off numbered installation details.
GTA mechanical work is governed by the Ontario Building Code and, for pressure and fuel-fired equipment, TSSA requirements. DuctIQ doesn't certify code compliance — that stays with your engineer of record — but it gives you a fast, reviewable material takeoff so more of your estimating time goes to scope and pricing decisions.
Each system is traced on its own so your bid breaks out the way a Toronto commercial job is scoped — RTUs, AHUs, VAV boxes, diffusers, and grilles identified and counted, not lumped into one number.
All plans are month-to-month subscriptions. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
Toronto HVAC contractors are using DuctIQ to quote faster and win more work.
Start Your Free TrialPDF mechanical drawings, full sets or single sheets. Vector exports from AutoCAD or Bluebeam read best; scanned drawings can be read, but expect lower accuracy and more rows flagged for review. Metric and imperial drawings are both handled.
Yes. DuctIQ is designed for commercial mechanical drawings at typical Toronto commercial scales (1:100, 1:50, 1/8"=1'). It handles multi-sheet sets with multiple RTUs and VAV systems.
DuctIQ reads scale from the title block on each sheet and measures centerline-to-centerline per SMACNA standards — the same method a senior estimator uses. Accuracy depends on drawing quality and scale legibility.
No. DuctIQ is fully web-based. Upload your PDF from any browser — no software installation required.
Yes. Your drawings are processed securely and are not shared with any third parties.
DuctIQ is a monthly subscription. Plans are $29.99 (Vent), $55.99 (Trunk) and $99.99 (Plenum) a month CAD, with 10, 20 or 40 credits. Each mechanical plan sheet uses 5 to 15 credits by duct density, and a pre-flight scan shows the exact cost before a job runs. All plans are month-to-month with no setup fees and no contracts. A free trial is available with no credit card required.
Yes. You can start a free trial at ductiq.ca — no credit card required. Upload your first drawing and see a complete HVAC ductwork takeoff before committing to a plan.
DuctIQ is a monthly subscription. You pay a flat monthly fee ($29.99, $55.99 or $99.99 CAD by plan) and get 10, 20 or 40 credits each month. A typical full-size plan sheet uses 10 credits, and top-up credits are available if you need more mid-month.
Toronto contractors use DuctIQ for fast, reviewable ductwork takeoff — see how the automated duct measurement works, how it compares to the tools you know, and the full feature set.
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The full mechanical takeoff workflow — duct, fittings, and equipment in one reviewable list.
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Grab the sample takeoff spreadsheet and see the exact columns DuctIQ exports to price a bid.