ArmaBidSolutions
MEP Trade Specialist

Electrical Estimating

Detailed electrical takeoffs including conduit runs, wire lengths, fixture counts, panelboards, switchgear, and low-voltage systems.

Trade Overview & Cost Estimating Methodology

Electrical systems are incredibly material-dense. Our electrical estimating team counts every light fixture, switch, receptacle, fire alarm, panel, and traces every circuit run to estimate exact conduit, wire, tray, and fitting quantities, helping electrical contractors submit competitive, profitable bids.

Our Electrical Takeoff Parameters

We extract and itemize every relevant component on the blueprints, ensuring zero gaps in your bid proposal.

Lighting fixtures, controls, occupancies sensors, and emergency lighting
Power distribution (switchboards, panelboards, transformers, motor control centers)
Branch wiring, receptacles, switches, junction boxes, and conduits
Feeder runs, cable trays, wireways, and heavy copper wire detailing
Low-voltage (Data/Telecom, Security, CCTV, Fire Alarm, nurse call, access control)

What You Will Receive (Deliverables Package)

Line-item electrical fixture and device count schedule
Conduit and wire linear footage breakdowns by trade size and metal type (EMT/rigid)
Switchgear and distribution equipment assembly checklists
Feeder schedule showing structural copper/aluminum weights
Digital drawings mapping circuit layouts and counts
Filing Deadlines

Delivery Turnaround

3-5 DaysAverage Delivery Cycle

We offer rapid 24-hour priority turnaround schedules for tight, immediate bid filings. Note details on request.

Rigorous QA Guarantee

We audit our volume and linear footage counts three separate times. If our trace math differs from finalized plans, adjustments are 100% free.