Precision Electrical Estimating Services.
Stop losing sleep over missed items. Our senior electrical estimators provide highly detailed, accurate material takeoffs and pricing for commercial and industrial projects across North America.
TRUSTED BY AMERICA'S TOP CONTRACTORS
What is Electrical Estimating?
Electrical estimating is the process of quantifying materials, calculating labor hours, and determining equipment costs required for a commercial or industrial electrical installation. It involves a meticulous review of blueprints, specifications, and addendums to ensure no component is overlooked.
Who Needs It?
General Contractors, Electrical Subcontractors, Architects, and Developers rely on accurate electrical estimates to secure bids, plan budgets, and maintain project profitability.
Why is it Important?
A single missed conduit run or switchgear can destroy your profit margin. In an industry where bid differences are razor-thin, leveraging a professional estimating service ensures you win bids profitably without the overhead of a full-time in-house estimator.
Typical Project Types
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals
- Industrial Plants and Warehouses
- Educational Institutions
What's Included in Our Electrical Takeoffs
Everything you need to confidently submit a winning bid.
Our Process
How we turn your blueprints into a winning bid in 48 hours.
Request a Quote
Send us your drawings, specs, and addendums via our secure portal.
Step 1Scope Review
We review the scope and provide a fixed fee before starting any work.
Step 2Quantity Takeoff
Our senior estimators quantify all materials and labor using Planswift.
Step 3Pricing
We apply accurate, localized material and labor pricing to your takeoff.
Step 4QA Review
A second senior estimator reviews the bid for completeness and accuracy.
Step 5Final Delivery
Receive your editable Excel estimate and marked-up PDF drawings.
Step 6Deliverables
Panel Schedules
Accurate quantification of panel schedules for procurement and bidding.
Feeder Schedules
Accurate quantification of feeder schedules for procurement and bidding.
Conduit & Wire Takeoff
Accurate quantification of conduit & wire takeoff for procurement and bidding.
Lighting Fixture Counts
Accurate quantification of lighting fixture counts for procurement and bidding.
Projects We Estimate
Specialized electrical estimating across all major facility types.
Why Choose BuildMetric
USA Based Estimators
Work with experienced senior estimators located in the United States, intimately familiar with local codes and standards.
CSI MasterFormat Compliant
Our estimates are delivered in strict adherence to industry standards, making it easy to integrate into your accounting.
Advanced Software
We utilize industry-leading tools like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and ConEst for maximum accuracy.
Fast Turnaround
Never miss a bid deadline again. We deliver comprehensive estimates within 24 to 48 hours.
Competitive Pricing
Eliminate the $120k+ overhead of an in-house estimator. Pay only for the bids you need.
Industries We Serve
Commercial
Retail and offices.
Healthcare
Hospitals.
Education
Schools.
Pricing & Turnaround
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team
This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in electrical, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.