Electrical Estimating
Build AI Estimating delivers electrical estimating services built to help contractors and electricians bid with confidence on projects of any scale, from a single residential panel upgrade to a full industrial power distribution system. Electrical scopes carry a lot of small, easy-to-miss components, so our estimators bring the same level of care to every conduit, fixture, and fitting, no matter how small the line item. Backed by hands-on electrical estimating experience and proficiency across the industry’s leading takeoff software, we help you bid on more projects and win more of them.
Our team includes electrical estimators, engineers, and industrial electronics professionals with real-world experience working alongside contractors, estimators, and electricians, using tools like PlanSwift, ConEst, Accubid, and Bluebeam to deliver accurate, actionable estimates.
We understand that every client has different needs, and we shape our services around them. Our clients include:
- General Contractors
- Project Managers
- Subcontractors
- Investors
- Developers
- Homebuilders
- Architects
- Owners
Electrical Estimating Services We Offer
- Electrical material takeoffs
- Electrical cost per square foot
- Electrical CAD drafting
- Electrical cost estimates
- Value engineering
- Bid preparation and submission
- Electrical project cost management
Our Electrical Takeoff Sheets
We know contractors and electricians need detailed estimates to order and install every individual component correctly. Our estimates account for hidden costs using up-to-date, zip-code-based pricing, giving you the clarity needed to set profit margins with confidence.
Every takeoff is organized into clear sections with detailed line items by type and size, paired with color-coded plans that are easy to review. Our electrical takeoff sheets typically include:
Conduit, Conductors, Lighting Fixtures, Lighting Controls, EMT Fittings, Grounding, Fuses, Receptacles, Plates, Switches, Panels & Circuit Breakers, Wiring, Switchboards, Branch Devices, Low Voltage & Other Devices, Cable Tray, and Feeders.
Residential Electrical Estimating
Our estimators handle everything from home improvements and new builds to smart homes and eco-homes, quantifying components like power transmission lines, service panels, electrical boxes, subpanels, meters, wiring, switches, and appliances.
We estimate residential electrical systems including:
Building Automation Systems, Home Security Systems, Electrical Heating Systems, Network & Communication Systems, Entertainment Systems, Solar Electric Panels, Lighting, Switches & Controls, Doorbells, and Intercoms.
Commercial Electrical Estimating
Commercial electrical contractors often work under tight budgets and short deadlines, and our estimators are built to keep pace. Using the latest takeoff software, we accurately estimate light fixtures, conduits, receptacles, gear, and panels across a wide range of commercial systems, including:
Commercial Communications Cabling, HVAC Wiring, Walk-In Freezer & Chiller Systems, Standby Power Generation, Emergency & Alarm Systems, Low Voltage Distribution, Electronic Door Readers, Temperature Controls, Solar Power Systems, and Geothermal Systems.
Industrial Electrical Estimating
Our team delivers comprehensive electrical estimating for industrial projects of any size, supporting pre-construction planning, budgeting, and bidding across industries including Sewerage & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Power Generation & Distribution, Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Manufacturing & Mining.
Low Voltage Estimating
We also provide dedicated low voltage estimating for systems including Telephone, Audio & Visual, Thermostats, Network Data, Wireless Clocks, Nurse Call, Fire Alarm, Landscape Lighting, Garage Door Openers, Access Control, Structured Cabling, Wireless Connectivity, and Fire Suppression.
Our Clients
- General Contractors
- Electrical Contractors
- EPC Contractors
- Low Voltage Contractors
- Instrumentation Contractors
- Control Systems Technicians
- Electrical Vendors
- Electricians
- Architects
- Designers
Our team has estimated projects ranging from $10 million to several hundred million dollars, across project types including:
Commercial Facilities, Restaurants, Retail Spaces, Airports, Condominiums, Educational Facilities, High-Rise Buildings, Shopping Centers, Theaters & Museums, Sports Auditoriums, Exhibition Buildings, Prisons & Police Stations, Fire Stations, Courts, Office Buildings, Warehouses, Parking Garages, Libraries, Medical Facilities, Hotels & Motels, Airport Facilities, and Bus & Subway Facilities.
If you’re looking for an estimating partner you can count on, we’re ready to help. Upload your plans and get a quote in minutes.
Why Choose Build AI Estimating for Electrical Takeoffs
Our electrical estimators bring hands-on experience across nearly every major estimating software on the market, using tools like Trimble, Planswift, and Bluebeam to prepare competitive bids. If you work from a specific template or software, we’re happy to match your existing workflow.
For large electrical projects, an in-house estimator can easily spend a full week preparing a single bid. In that same window, outsourcing lets you bid on several smaller jobs instead, without sacrificing the odds of winning.
Outsourcing your electrical estimating gives you:
- A dedicated estimator working on your behalf, without the overhead of a full-time hire
- Access to expertise and project exposure beyond what most in-house teams have
- Faster turnaround, so you can bid on more work and increase your chances of winning it
- Pricing structured around your specific needs, whether hourly, per project, or ongoing
Pricing
Electrical takeoff pricing is calculated using RS Means, National Cost Estimator data, and our own proprietary database, covering commercial, residential, and industrial project types alike.
Whether you’re looking for a freelance electrical estimator or a dedicated resource for public, private, commercial, or residential work, we offer flexible hourly and project-based rates to match your needs.
Our Estimation Process
We provide cabling, low voltage, instrumentation, and controls estimating, complete with material and labor takeoffs and man-hours needed to complete the job. Our electrical engineers can also work within your own custom template if you have specific formatting requirements.
Software We Use
Planswift
Bluebeam
FastPIPE
FastDUCT
FastWRAP
Trimble
Xactimate
Quest
Why Outsource Your Estimating to Us
- Accuracy: Backed by a precise, extensive pricing database
- Data-Driven Comparisons: Estimates benchmarked and customized against past project data
- Certified Estimators: Credentialed through AACE and AIQS
- Fast Turnaround: Estimates delivered within 24 to 48 hours
- Software Proficiency: Skilled across all major estimating platforms
- Flexibility: Estimating support even with incomplete data
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Competitive, affordable pricing
- 24/7 Support: Chat and email support always available
Our Service Areas
Build AI Estimating has delivered construction estimating services across North America, the Caribbean, and Australia. Within the US, our project portfolio spans markets including New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio.
FAQs
How do I get started with your electrical estimating services?
Send us your project details, drawings, specifications, and any pricing information you already have. We’ll review everything and follow up with a quote and turnaround time.
What’s included in the scope of your electrical estimates?
Our estimates cover all power, system, and motor feeders, equipment, controls, and instrumentation, including material and labor takeoffs with man-hours, along with quantities for lighting fixtures, conduit, wiring, switches, and switchboards.
Other Trades
- Concrete Estimating
- Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Estimating Outsourcing
- Telecom Estimating Services
- Interior & Exterior Finishes
- Drywall Takeoff Services
- Flooring Estimating Services
- Painting Estimating Services
- Masonry Estimating
- MEP Estimating
- Mechanical Estimating
- HVAC Estimating
- Duct Takeoff Services
- Gutter Estimating
- Piping Estimating
- Plumbing Estimating
- Metals Estimating
- Rebar Estimating
- Structural Steel Estimating
- Openings Estimating
- Thermal Estimating
- Insulation Estimating
- Roofing Estimating
- Fireproofing Estimating
- Sitework Estimating
- Lumber Takeoff
- Millwork Estimating
Want To Try Our Services ?
Send us your plans, ask a question, or get a quote started today.
Helping Contractors Win More Bids
Monthly Packages Built Around Your Workload
Contractors regularly turn to us for reliable, professional estimating and takeoff support. Many opt for our monthly packages since they cut costs while still delivering accurate, efficient takeoffs. We keep our pricing budget-friendly across the board, and our packages can reduce the cost of maintaining an in-house estimator by as much as 60 percent.
Beyond that, contractors come to us for specialized needs too, whether that’s roof takeoffs, plumbing takeoffs, or mechanical takeoffs. We handle each one carefully, factoring in labor, materials, equipment, and profit margins to keep every number realistic.
At the end of the day, our team works to make the estimating process smooth and productive for every contractor we partner with, adding value at every stage of the project.
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How It Works
Our Work Process
Send Us Your Plans
Share your drawings and specs with us in PDF format, whether that’s a bid set, schematic, development, documents, or conceptual plans. Send them via file upload through our contact form.
Review Your Quote
We’ll review your plans and send back a quote within minutes, covering pricing, turnaround time, and delivery date. Accept it and pay securely by credit card, debit card, or PayPal to get started.
Get Your Estimate
Receive a full estimate with all material and labor quantities along with pricing, delivered in Excel. We can use our standard template or yours, whichever suits your workflow best.
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