Trade Specialist
Electrical Estimators for Accurate Electrical Estimating Services
Speed and precision on every project. Our seasoned electrical estimators are equipped with the latest estimating software, so you can bid on more projects and win more of them. The electrical estimators for accurate electrical package arrives bid-ready, priced by.
Electrical Estimating Services
Engineers & electronics specialists on your bid team
Our team of electrical estimators, engineers, and industrial electronics specialists bring diverse hands-on experience working alongside contractors, estimators, and electricians. They're proficient in industry-leading takeoff software like PlanSwift, ConEst, Accubid, and Bluebeam, expertise that translates directly into accurate, actionable estimates that help you win bids and move your projects forward.
- Electrical material takeoffs
- Electrical cost per square foot
- Electrical CAD drafting services
- Electrical cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
- Value engineering
- Bid preparation and submission
- Electrical project cost management
Our Clients
Who we work with
Our electrical estimating team supports every party involved in electrical scope, from bidding contractors to design teams.
- General Contractors
- Electrical Contractors
- EPC Contractors
- Low Voltage Contractors
- Instrumentation Contractors
- Instrumentation & Control Systems Technicians
- Electrical Vendors
- Electricians
- Architects
- Designers
Our Electrical Takeoff Sheets
Every estimate accounts for hidden costs with up-to-date, zip-code based pricing, organized into clear, well-labeled sections with color-coded plans that are easy to follow. Our takeoff sheets typically include:
- Conduit
- Conductors
- Lighting fixtures
- Lighting controls
- EMT fittings
- Grounding
- Fuses
- Receptacles
- Plates
- Switches
- Panels and circuit breakers
- Wiring
- Switchboards
- Branch devices
- Low voltage and other devices
- Cable tray
- Feeders
Sectors
Residential, commercial, industrial & low voltage
Dedicated trade specialists for every scale of electrical work, from smart homes to power plants.
Residential Electrical Estimating
From home improvements and upgrades to new builds, apartments, eco-homes, and smart homes, we take off power transmission lines, service panels, electrical boxes, subpanels, electric meters, household wiring, switches, appliances, lighting, and more.
- Building automation systems
- Home security systems
- Electrical heating systems
- Network and communication systems
- Entertainment systems
- Solar electric panels
- Lighting, switches, controls, doorbells, and intercoms
Commercial Electrical Estimating
Accurate, reliable results under tight budgets and short deadlines, with deep knowledge of commercial components: light fixtures, conduits, receptacles, gear, and panels. For commercial projects, we handle takeoffs for:
- Commercial communications cabling systems
- Wiring for HVAC systems
- Commercial walk-in freezers and chiller systems
- Standby power generation systems
- Emergency and alarm systems
- Low voltage distribution systems
- Electronic door readers
- Temperature controls
- Solar power systems
- Geothermal systems
Industrial Electrical Estimating
Reliable cost projections for pre-construction planning, budgeting, and bidding across a wide range of industrial sectors:
- Sewage and wastewater treatment plants
- Power generation and distribution
- Metals, food, and beverage industries
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Manufacturing and mining operations
Systems we specialize in:
- Industrial automation systems
- Program and logic control systems
- Conveying systems
- Power distribution systems
- Temperature sensor systems
- Wind, solar, and geothermal energy systems
- Emergency systems and backup generators
- Protection relays, controls, sensors, resistors, diodes, fuse blocks, and related components
Low Voltage Estimating Services
Expert estimating for low voltage systems, including:
- Telephone
- Audio and visual
- Thermostats
- Network data
- Wireless clocks
- Nurse call systems
- Fire alarm
- Landscape lighting
- Garage door openers
- Access control
- Structured cabling and wireless connectivity
- Fire suppression
How It Works
Quote in 5 minutes, estimate in 24–48 hours
Upload your plans and we'll review and send a quote within 5 minutes. Turnarounds of 24–48 hours are possible thanks to our large team of trade-specialist estimators.
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Upload Your Plans
Send us your schematics, bid sets, or conceptual drawings. We accept PDF, TIFF, TIF, DXF, DWG, PLN, DWF, OSX, JPEG, JPG, CAL, CPC, and DJVU formats.
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Get a Quote
We'll send you a detailed quote, including turnaround time and delivery date. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
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Receive Your Estimate
You'll get a complete estimate covering man-hours, labor, and material pricing, along with a professional bidding proposal and inclusion sheet, if needed.
Estimating Software
Trimble, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, ConEst, if you use a specific template or software, we adapt our workflow to match it.
Construction Management
Our certified estimators set up and manage construction management software for client organizations.
Bid Filing
We file bids electronically on your behalf using your portal credentials on networks like:
Electrical Estimating Outsourcing
Get every scope of your plan estimated with detailed line-item descriptions in your preferred unit system, a true one-stop solution for electrical contractors. Think of it as your own in-house estimator, but with broader project exposure, deeper expertise, and faster turnaround. More bids, more wins, and pricing that fits your budget.
Our Pricing
Pricing is based on RS Means, National Cost Estimator, and our own proprietary databases, covering commercial, residential, and industrial projects of every configuration. Flexible hourly and per-job rates for public, private commercial, or residential work, in whatever configuration suits you best.
A Trusted Name in Electrical Estimating
Estimator Expert has served electrical contractor associations across North and South America, Europe, and Australia for over 15 years. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, and residential projects of every scope, including cabling, low voltage, instrumentation, and controls estimating with material, labor takeoffs, and man-hours. We work within your own custom template or our standard format.
FAQs
Electrical estimating questions, answered
How do I get started with your electrical estimating services?
If you're working on a residential, commercial, or industrial project, email us your project details, drawings, specifications, and (if available) your own supplier pricing list. We'll review everything and get back to you with a quote and turnaround time. Once you accept the quote, we'll send an invoice for payment, and we'll do everything we can to make sure you're satisfied with the result.
What does Estimator Expert charge for electrical takeoffs and estimates?
Pricing typically averages around $200, depending on the scope and size of the project. For an accurate quote, send your plans and drawings to Info@estimatorexpert.com or call us at +1 (346) 358-6424 to discuss.
What's included in your electrical estimating scope?
Your estimate will cover all power, system, and motor feeders and equipment, along with controls and instrumentation takeoffs for material and labor, including man-hours for each item. This includes quantifying all lighting fixtures, conduit, wiring, switches, and switchboards.
Bid on more electrical jobs
Fast 24–48 hour turnarounds let you estimate more projects and bid more often. Upload your plans for a quote in 5 minutes, or call +1 (346) 358-6424.