Electrical Estimating Services

Electrical Trade Estimating

Accurate Electrical Takeoffs for Every Project

Plane Estimates delivers comprehensive electrical estimating services that give contractors the precise quantities they need to bid competitively and win more work. Our estimators work directly from your electrical drawings, extracting detailed panel schedules, conduit runs, branch circuit wiring, and lighting fixture counts so nothing is missed when you submit your bid.

We understand the complexity of modern electrical systems. From service entrance equipment and distribution panels to low-voltage data networks and fire alarm systems, our takeoffs account for every component in the electrical scope. We bring NEC compliance awareness to every estimate, flagging code-driven requirements that affect material quantities and helping you avoid costly omissions in the field.

Whether you are bidding a ground-up commercial building, a tenant improvement, or a large industrial facility, our electrical estimates are organized by system and by drawing sheet so your team can verify quantities quickly and price with confidence. We deliver in 24–48 hours, keeping your schedule on track even when bid deadlines are tight.

Our electrical estimating service is a paid professional service — not a free courtesy quote. You receive a detailed, organized spreadsheet that breaks down every circuit, every panel, and every material item so your estimating team can build an accurate labor-and-material bid without starting from scratch.

Electrical Estimating Scope of Work

Service & distribution panel schedules
Conduit & raceway systems
Branch circuit wiring quantities
Lighting fixture & controls takeoff
Fire alarm system quantities
Low-voltage & data systems
Switchgear & motor control centers
Grounding & bonding

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Our Process

How Electrical Estimating Works

Receive Electrical Drawings

You submit your electrical plan set — one-line diagrams, panel schedules, floor plans, and specifications — through our secure upload portal.

Panel & Circuit Takeoff

Our estimators count every panel, breaker, circuit, conduit run, and wire pull directly from the drawings, noting sizes and specifications.

Material Quantification

All quantities are compiled by system — power, lighting, fire alarm, low voltage — in a structured spreadsheet with material descriptions and counts.

Deliver Estimate

Your completed electrical estimate is delivered within 24–48 hours, ready for your pricing team to add labor rates and material costs.

Common Questions

FAQs

Have questions about our electrical estimating process? We are here to help. Reach out to our team for direct answers.

What electrical drawings do you need?

We work from your full electrical plan set including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, power and lighting floor plans, and the electrical specifications section of the project manual. The more complete the set, the more accurate the estimate.

Do you estimate fire alarm systems?

Yes. We include fire alarm initiating and notification devices, control panels, conduit, and wiring as part of our electrical scope. If fire alarm is a separate bid package, we can estimate it independently as well.

Do you include labor for electrical?

Our standard electrical estimate covers material quantities and takeoff only. We do not include labor hours by default, though we can provide a separate labor-unit estimate upon request at an additional fee.

Can you estimate low-voltage work?

Yes. We estimate data and communications cabling, security systems, audio-visual rough-in, and other low-voltage scopes. Just include the relevant drawings with your submittal and note which systems you need covered.

How do you handle design-build electrical?

For design-build projects with limited drawings, we can work from performance specifications, schematic diagrams, or system narratives to produce a preliminary estimate that supports your design-build proposal.

Client Feedback

What Our Clients Say

"Plane Estimates turned around our electrical takeoff in under 36 hours and the quantities were spot-on. We won the bid and the materials matched the estimate almost perfectly. This is the kind of reliable takeoff service that makes a real difference when you are juggling multiple bids at once."

Sarah Reynolds Electrical Subcontractor, Florida