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Electrical Estimating Services

Detailed Electrical Takeoffs and Estimates for Construction Bids

Qostara Estimates provides electrical estimating and quantity takeoff services for electrical contractors, general contractors, builders, and developers.

Our team reviews electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements to develop organized quantities and cost information for electrical systems.

Request an Electrical Estimate
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Scope

Build Your Electrical Bid From a Detailed Takeoff

Electrical estimating requires careful review of drawings, schedules, specifications, equipment, devices, wiring, and installation requirements.

Our estimating workflow can cover the full electrical scope or specific portions of a project.

Depending on the project, quantities may include:

  • Lighting fixtures
  • Lamps and controls
  • Receptacles
  • Switches
  • Electrical devices
  • Panels
  • Distribution equipment
  • Switchgear
  • Conduit
  • Wire and cable
  • Cable tray
  • Disconnects
  • Transformers
  • Electrical equipment
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Fire alarm components
  • Communication systems

Deliverable

Electrical Estimating Includes

  • Material Takeoff

    Detailed quantities for electrical materials and components.

  • Equipment

    Identification and pricing of applicable electrical equipment.

  • Labor

    Estimated installation labor based on the project scope.

  • Subcontractor Costs

    Applicable subcontractor and specialty-system pricing.

  • Additional Costs

    Allowances, equipment, overhead, markup, and other project-specific costs where applicable.

Documents

Documents We Can Review

Our team can work with:

  • Electrical plans
  • Lighting plans
  • Power plans
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Panel schedules
  • Equipment schedules
  • Specifications
  • Details
  • Addendums
  • Scope documents
  • Vendor quotations
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Why it matters

Support for Electrical Contractors

A detailed electrical estimate can help you:

  • Prepare competitive bids
  • Understand material requirements
  • Plan procurement
  • Review labor requirements
  • Compare vendor pricing
  • Evaluate project scope
  • Identify missing information
  • Develop project budgets

How it works

Our Electrical Estimating Process

  1. 01

    Submit Plans

    Provide electrical drawings, specifications, and project information.

  2. 02

    Scope Review

    We identify the electrical systems and estimating requirements.

  3. 03

    Quantity Takeoff

    Components are measured, counted, and organized.

  4. 04

    Pricing

    Material, labor, equipment, and applicable subcontractor costs are developed.

  5. 05

    Review

    The estimate is checked for scope coverage, assumptions, and exclusions.

  6. 06

    Delivery

    Receive an organized electrical estimate for bidding or budgeting.

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Get Your Electrical Estimate Started

Send your project documents to Qostara Estimates and let our team develop the electrical quantities and cost information required for your next bid.

Request an Electrical Estimate