If the goal is merely to improve the system, we're looking at an April delivery date; a new system would take nine months at least.
to be looking at is an informal way of saying "projecting"expecting, projecting, anticipating"
The projection can be time or cost, or even the details.
How much to repair the hail-storm damage to the roof?
-- We're looking at $6,000.
Why so much?
--Well, you're looking at demolition, a dumpster, roofing materials, labor to install the new shingles, etc.
When can you do the job?
-- We're backed up. We're looking at six weeks, at the earliest.