Estimating Buddies puts bid-ready electrical takeoffs, material pricing and labor breakdowns in front of Arizona contractors in as little as 24 hours - priced against real Phoenix-metro and statewide labor and material rates, and checked against NEC and local jurisdiction requirements before it ever reaches your desk.
Electrical Riser
PHOENIX METRO · SHT E-01
SVC ENT
Service entrance
MDP
Main distribution
FEEDER
Feeder run
PANEL A
225A / 42-circuit
Service, feeders and panels counted from the drawings - priced to Arizona material and labor rates.
24–48h
Standard turnaround
±2–5%
Typical estimate variance
15+
AZ counties covered
What We Offer
Most Arizona contractors don't just need an electrical number - they need mechanical, plumbing and coordination pricing on the same timeline. We built our shop around that reality, so a single request covers whatever your bid package actually requires.
SHT-01
Full electrical cost estimating for commercial, residential and industrial work across Arizona - service and distribution, branch circuits, devices, fixtures and gear, priced to bid-ready detail.
SHT-02
Fast-turn pricing built specifically around bid-day deadlines - quantities, unit pricing and a clean summary sheet formatted the way your estimator needs it, not a generic export.
SHT-03
HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping and controls quantified alongside your electrical scope, so mechanical/electrical interfaces - power to units, controls wiring - don't fall through the cracks.
SHT-04
Combined mechanical, electrical and plumbing estimates for design-build and negotiated work, coordinated as one package so quantities and pricing logic line up across trades.
SHT-05
Detailed takeoffs built for electrical and mechanical subs bidding directly to GCs - organized to match how sub-tier bids get compared line by line at bid time.
SHT-06
Ongoing estimating capacity for general contractors and design-build teams - a second set of hands during busy bid seasons, without adding a full-time estimator to payroll.
Who We Serve
Arizona's construction market runs on a mix of large electrical contractors, small crews, and general contractors juggling multiple trades - our process flexes to fit each one.
Licensed electrical contractors bidding commercial and residential projects who need a reliable second estimator during peak bid season, or want to bid more work without hiring in-house.
GCs who need electrical and mechanical numbers folded into a larger construction cost estimate, and want one point of contact instead of chasing multiple sub quotes on a deadline.
Electrical and mechanical subs bidding directly to GCs, who need quantities and pricing formatted to stand up against competing sub-tier bids at the table.
Design-build firms that need conceptual and detailed electrical/MEP pricing early enough in design to guide decisions, not just confirm them after drawings are final.
Owners and developers who want an independent budget check on electrical and mechanical scope before construction pricing comes back from bidding contractors.
Project Types
An estimate for a semiconductor build in Chandler doesn't price the same way as a tenant improvement in downtown Tucson. We adjust methodology, labor productivity and material sourcing to the project type in front of us.
What's Included
A takeoff is only useful if it's specific enough to price. Here's what's standard on every Arizona electrical estimate we return.
Included in every estimate
Deliverables you receive
Sample Estimate
A short excerpt from a commercial tenant-improvement electrical estimate in the Phoenix metro, showing how quantities and pricing are broken out by system.
Electrical Cost Estimate - Excerpt
PROJECT: RETAIL TI, GLENDALE AZ · SHT 04/12
Item
Description
Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Total
26-05-19
THHN copper conductor, #12 AWG
4,820
LF
$0.42
$2,024.40
26-05-33
EMT conduit, 3/4"
1,340
LF
$3.15
$4,221.00
26-27-26
Duplex receptacle, spec-grade
86
EA
$34.50
$2,967.00
26-51-00
2x4 LED troffer, 4000K
64
EA
$118.00
$7,552.00
26-24-16
Panelboard, 225A, 42-circuit
2
EA
$2,940.00
$5,880.00
Subtotal, this excerpt
$22,644.40
Full estimates include labor hours by task, equipment rental, permit allowance, and a complete panel schedule. This excerpt is illustrative and not a live project quote.
How the Process Works
Most contractors come to us against a deadline, so the process is built to move without cutting corners on accuracy.
01
Upload plans, specs and addenda through our intake form or email. Most Arizona projects come to us as PDF construction documents - full sets or partial bid packages both work.
02
We confirm project type, bid deadline and which systems you need priced, then give you a firm delivery window - usually within the hour for standard-size projects.
03
Our estimators complete the quantity takeoff, then apply current Arizona material and labor pricing, cross-checking against code requirements as they go.
04
A second estimator reviews the completed take-off against the drawings before anything is sent - catching miscounts, missing scope or pricing errors ahead of delivery.
05
You receive the Excel workbook, marked-up drawings and summary. If addenda land after delivery, we update the estimate at no charge before your bid closes.
Software & Pricing Sources
We don't build estimates from memory or generic national averages. Every takeoff runs through the same digital tools and pricing sources contractors use to check our work.
Bluebeam Revu
Digital takeoff & markup
PlanSwift
Quantity takeoff
Trimble AccuBid
Electrical estimating
On-Screen Takeoff
Drawing measurement
Arizona electrical distributor pricing, refreshed on a rolling basis rather than a fixed annual catalog.
RSMeans construction cost data, adjusted for Phoenix-metro and statewide Arizona labor conditions.
Direct manufacturer and distributor quotes for gear, switchgear and specialty equipment.
Service entrance and metering requirements per APS, SRP and TEP, depending on project location.
Accuracy & Code Compliance
Arizona code isn't one-size-fits-all - Phoenix, Tucson, Maricopa County and smaller jurisdictions each adopt their own amendments on top of the base code. We check quantities against the version that applies to your specific project location.
The estimator who builds the takeoff isn't the last person to review it. A second, independent estimator re-checks quantities, pricing and scope against the drawings before delivery.
Panel sizing, conductor ampacity, box fill, working clearances and grounding are checked against code minimums as part of the takeoff - not left for your field team to catch later.
Every judgment call - an unclear detail, a missing schedule, an ambiguous note - is written down, so you know exactly what the number does and doesn't include.
When a project revises drawings mid-bid, we track what changed between sets and update only the affected quantities, rather than re-running the whole takeoff from scratch.
Why Contractors Choose Us
Quantity takeoff and electrical estimating for Arizona contractors who need a number they can bid with - measured from the drawings, reviewed twice, and delivered before the deadline.
01
Material and labor rates are built around Phoenix-metro and statewide Arizona conditions - not a generic U.S. average that overstates or understates your real cost.
02
Every takeoff is built by an estimator with construction document experience, so ambiguous details get flagged instead of guessed at.
03
Standard estimates deliver in 24–48 hours, with rush options available for bid-day-critical projects - we build our schedule around yours.
04
You see exactly how the number was built - quantities, unit pricing and labor hours - not a single lump sum with no way to check it.
05
Use us project by project, or as ongoing overflow capacity during your busiest bid seasons - there's no retainer or minimum commitment.
06
Need MEP pricing on the same job? The same team can scope mechanical alongside electrical, so your bid package stays coordinated.
Service Areas
We estimate projects statewide, with the deepest day-to-day experience in the Phoenix and Tucson metro markets.
Don't see your city listed? We regularly estimate projects across Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Coconino counties, and take on work statewide - reach out with your project location and we'll confirm coverage before you send drawings.
Codes & Compliance
Arizona code isn't one-size-fits-all. We check quantities against the adopted NEC, local amendments and serving-utility standards for the specific city and county of the job.
AZ-01
Panel sizing, conductor ampacity, box fill, working clearances and grounding are checked against the NEC version adopted where the project sits.
AZ-02
Building and energy-code amendments that affect lighting, power density and electrical scope are reviewed against the jurisdiction of record.
AZ-03
Phoenix-metro projects are checked against city and county amendments on top of the base code, not a statewide default.
AZ-04
Southern Arizona work is priced and quantified against Tucson and Pima County adoption, including local electrical amendments.
AZ-05
Service entrance, metering and utility coordination follow the serving utility - APS, SRP or TEP - depending on project location.
AZ-06
Device mounting, panel working space and public-facing electrical work are reviewed against accessibility clearance requirements.
Cost & Pricing
Estimating fees are quoted per project, based on a few concrete factors - not a flat rate that ignores project complexity.
01
Square footage and system complexity are the biggest driver - a small tenant improvement prices differently than a multi-building industrial campus.
02
Fully detailed construction documents take less interpretation than early-stage or design-development drawings, which affects estimating time.
03
Standard 24–48 hour delivery is priced differently than a same-day rush requested against a tight bid deadline.
04
Electrical alone is priced separately from combined electrical and mechanical (MEP) scope, since MEP requires coordinating multiple systems.
05
Industrial and specialty work - data centers, semiconductor facilities, medical buildings - carries more systems to quantify than standard commercial or residential work.
Every quote is free and based on your actual drawing set - send your plans and we'll confirm a firm price and delivery time before any work begins.
Get a Free QuoteReady to Bid?
Send your plans and we'll return a firm, no-obligation quote before any work begins - there's no cost to find out what your Arizona project would run.
Common questions from Arizona contractors.
A complete quantity takeoff of devices, fixtures, conduit, wire, panels and gear, priced with current Arizona material and labor rates, plus a written log of assumptions and exclusions so you know exactly what the number covers.
Most standard commercial and residential projects deliver within 24–48 hours. Larger or industrial projects may take longer, and rush turnaround is available for bid-day deadlines - we confirm a firm delivery window before starting.