Electrical Estimating Services
The preparation of comprehensive cost and quantity estimates for electrical systems helps contractors to win more jobs, saves money and time.The fact that electrical work is frequently difficult and expensive, and that even minor errors in computation can result in huge price overruns, makes these services exceptionally important. Through the utilisation of specialised software, we are able to expedite and improve the accuracy of the estimation process.
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Who Needs Electrical Estimating Services?
The availability of accurate estimates is beneficial to each of the above individuals or companies. As an illustration, a general contractor who is responsible for coordinating many trades needs to be aware of the electrical budget at the outset. On the other hand, an architect or engineer may check that the design remains within the budget when we handle the details of the bid. The heart of it is that dependable electrical estimating services provide all of the stakeholders with the information they require to confidently plan and bid on projects.
Our electrical estimating services support every member of the project team. We serve the following:
24-48h
Turnaround
Advantages Of Our Electrical Cost Estimating Services
The preparation of comprehensive cost and quantity estimates for electrical systems helps contractors to win more jobs, saves money and time.The fact that electrical work is frequently difficult and expensive, and that even minor errors in computation can result in huge price overruns, makes these services exceptionally important. Through the utilisation of specialised software, we are able to expedite and improve the accuracy of the estimation process.
Residential
Ranging from single-family homes to structures with many units. In addition to providing estimates for home automation systems, we also provide estimates for service equipment, panelboards and subpanels, branch circuits, lighting fixtures, and HVAC controllers.
Commercial
Ranging from hospital campuses to retail businesses. All power distribution, lighting, and emergency systems, as well as wiring for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, data and telecom cabling, fire alarm and security systems, and backup generators or UPS are included in the estimates.
Industrial
Plants, and other significant industrial facilities are part of the industrial sector. In addition to handling complex instrumentation panels, we also handle the wiring of heavy machinery, industrial automation (PLCs, motors, and robotics), conveyor and processing equipment, and industrial automation.
Low-Voltage System
It includes things like telecommunications, structured cabling, security (access control, cameras, alarms), audio-visual, and fire prevention systems. In order to provide a comprehensive assessment of the system, we remove all of the low-voltage components, including the cabling, sensors, and control devices.
Instrumentation and Control
Programmable logic controller (PLC) assemblies, motor controls, sensors, variable-frequency drives, and other types of equipment are all included in the category of instrumentation and control. In order to provide accurate control-system quotes, our staff does an analysis of the P&IDs and electrical schematics in order to count each controller, valve, and field device.
Power Distribution
It includes everything from service doors and switchgear to transformers, switchboards, busways and motor control centres. We provide estimates for all components consisting of low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, as well as cabling and distribution.
These specialised services guarantee that no aspect of the scope is neglected. Our instrumentation and controls team, for instance, will disassemble each and every controller and panel that is depicted on the drawings in order to generate a comprehensive estimate that details each and every conduit, panel, and device.
Increase Project Success With Our Range Of Electrical Estimating Services
We have 10+ years of experience in this field, and we cover a wide range of projects. We have worked on electrical systems for private, government, and commercial facilities to deliver accurate and reliable estimates every time. In our packages, scope, sizes, and complexities are all included according to your bidding strategy and project goals.
Advanced Tools & Technology
The most up-to-date digital takeoff and estimation software is utilised by our company to guarantee both speed and accuracy.
Bluebeam: One example is Bluebeam, which is frequently used because of the sophisticated PDF markup and measuring features that it offers, which are ideal for electrical plans. In addition to providing real-time collaboration (Bluebeam Studio), it also provides specialised toolkits for a variety of trades.
PlanSwift: PlanSwift is another industry favourite that was developed exclusively for contractors. It allows for the takeoff of assemblies by point-and-click and drag-and-drop operations, and it rapidly calculates the amounts of materials and their subsequent costs.
On-Screen Takeoff: Additionally, we make use of On-Screen Takeoff (OST) for a number of our projects. According to the construction industry, “thousands of construction professionals have reduced costs, saved time, and improved their accuracy by using On-Screen Takeoff.”
- CSI-Based Accuracy
- • Electrical Estimating Standard Compliance
Starting from $149 per estimate
No hidden fees. No subscriptions. Pay only for the estimates you need. Volume discounts available for regular clients.
Nationwide Coverage & Local Pricing
We offer our electrical estimate services to customers all around the country. We provide our services to customers in all fifty states, which means that your project will receive the same comprehensive and precise estimate regardless of whether it is located nearby or across the country. We employ zip-code-based labor and material pricing to adapt every bid to local markets. This implies that union rates and vendor pricing are automatically adjusted for your location, providing you with the most accurate regional cost data in every estimate. In practice, this means everything is done automatically.
Savings in terms of time, money, and accuracy
- A time-to-bid advantage in the form of rapid turnarounds
- By utilising our skilled workforce and streamlined procedures, we are able to achieve rapid turnarounds without taking any shortcuts.
- The process that we use to estimate electrical work has been optimised via repeated effort. We upload blueprints, carry out quick takeoff, and frequently produce a preliminary estimate in a single day in order to maximise efficiency.
- Examples of turnarounds in the business include the following: Remarkable Estimating advertises a delivery time of 48–72 hours for the majority of projects; Electrical Estimators Group usually delivers entire electrical estimates within 24–48 hours.
Accuracy, with fewer surprises and budgets that are reliable
- In order to identify omissions and double-counts, we pay close attention to detail and use sophisticated tools.
- The utilisation of estimating tools with great care results in “the highest possible level of accuracy.”
- Cross-checking every significant quantity and comparing it to established standards is something that we do.
- For each estimate, our price database, which is updated on a continual basis, delivers the most recent pricing information based on the zip code.
Cost efficiency — outsource to scale and save
- Reducing overhead costs and increasing your capacity to bid on more projects are also benefits of outsourcing.
- Estimation services provided by experts can be obtained at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time estimator.
- For instance, Electrical Estimators Group claims that they can achieve a cost-benefit ratio of up to sixty percent when compared to a full-time estimator.
- CSI-Based Accuracy
- • Electrical Estimating Standard Compliance
Industry Standard Software We Utilize
We use industry-leading software to ensure accuracy and compatibility with your systems
Bluebeam
PDF markup & collaboration
PlanSwift
Digital takeoff & estimating
RSMeans
Cost database & pricing
Xactimate
Insurance & restoration
Primavera P6
Project scheduling
MS Project
Project management
Our Numbers Speak
117%
Increase in bid wins
75%
Faster turnaround
$5M+
Additional revenue
98%
Estimate accuracy
Electrical Estimating Services for Nothing Bundt Cakes #1067 Commercial Bakery Construction
The Problem
The electrical contractor needed accurate electrical estimate services for the Nothing Bundt Cakes #1067 commercial bakery franchise project that cost around $178,358 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The scope of work involved the connection of the bakery machines, lighting system installation, branch wiring, power distribution, and efficient electrical layout considering the stringent time frame for construction. Coordination of the vendor became an additional aspect of the estimation.
Our Solution
An estimate of the electrical project was provided by the utilization of software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and RSMeans pricing services. Counting and analyzing of conduits, wires, lights, panel schedules, switches, breakers, as well as equipment connection, and summaries of labor and material became part of the electrical design review.
The Results
The client received complete electrical estimation services that ensured there would be no material shortages in the procurement stage.
Why Should You Outsource to Concept Estimating?
The decision to outsource your electrical estimating to Concept Estimating provides you with a strategic edge in terms of cost, time, accuracy, and the potential to bid on projects. Contractors, EPC firms, vendors, architects, and electricians from all across the United States put their faith in us for the following reasons:
- When you outsource rather than hire full-time estimators, you save money on overhead costs because there are no fees associated with wages, benefits, training, or software.
- Because they operate with these systems on a daily basis, the electrical, low-voltage, and instrumentation estimators that you hire are experts in their fields and can spot subtleties that an in-house team might overlook.
- You are able to submit bids for additional projects without also expanding your workload, which will help you win more business and grow more quickly.
- Estimates that are extremely accurate and supported by labour and material price that is updated depending on zip codes are provided to you.
- Takeoffs, labour breakdowns, inclusions and exclusions, and plan markups are all included in the comprehensive and professional bid packages that you receive.
- If you want to increase your capacity for bidding during busy seasons without having to hire temporary staff, you can do it instantaneously.
- You are able to take advantage of dependable support, as our team immediately responds to questions, resolves adjustments, and gives bid-day updates.
- The pricing and documents you provide will be kept strictly confidential, and we will never disclose any information about your project to any third parties.
- While we take care of the estimating load, you are free to concentrate on expanding your business, your field operations, and your client work.
- CSI-Based Accuracy
- • Electrical Estimating Standard Compliance
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- 99.9% Accuracy
- 24-48h Delivery
Getting Started
Submit Your Plans
- Send your specifications and designs (PDF, DWG, etc.) to Concept Estimating via email or upload.
Receive a Quote
- In a matter of minutes, we will review and provide a precise quote that includes the cost and delivery time. Accept it and make a secure online payment.
Get Your Estimate
- By the predetermined time, you will receive the finished electrical takeoff and cost estimate in either PDF or Excel format.
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