Trade-specific accuracy
Estimators who work exclusively in electrical — wiring, lighting, power distribution, low voltage — not generalists pricing every trade on the job.
Cost estimates, quantity takeoff, and bid-ready panel schedules for electrical contractors, subcontractors, and general contractors working commercial, residential, and industrial projects across the state.
Sample panel schedule — Panel ‘LP-2’
Frederick, MD
CKT
Description
Load
Bkr
Wire
1
Corridor lighting
1,440 VA
20A/1P
#12 AWG
3
Unit receptacles A
1,800 VA
20A/1P
#12 AWG
5
Rooftop exhaust fan
2,240 VA
20A/2P
#10 AWG
7
Fire alarm panel (FACP)
960 VA
20A/1P
#12 AWG
9
Elevator machine room
4,800 VA
30A/2P
#8 AWG
200A / 208V-3PH / 42-CKT
EST. NO. MD-26-0417
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Rating
Founded 2014
In business
50 states
National estimating support
NEC 2023
Maryland code-aware pricing
Bluebeam · Accubid
Digital takeoff tools
24–48 hrs
typical turnaround on bid-day takeoffs
15+
Maryland counties & cities served
Div. 26–28
full electrical & low-voltage scope
Why outsource
Bid deadlines don't wait for an in-house estimator to clear their desk. We work as an extension of your team, turning drawings into a defensible, code-aware electrical estimate without adding headcount.
Estimators who work exclusively in electrical — wiring, lighting, power distribution, low voltage — not generalists pricing every trade on the job.
Pricing and scope built around the National Electrical Code as adopted in Maryland, plus the permitting quirks of individual counties.
Rush takeoffs and estimate revisions delivered on the timeline your bid actually has, not the timeline a generic vendor quotes.
Deliverables formatted the way you already work — CSI-coded line items, panel schedules, and a bid summary sheet ready to submit.
01 — Who we serve
Most of our Maryland electrical estimating work comes from three kinds of clients, each using the numbers a little differently.
01
Full electrical estimates for self-performed commercial, residential, and industrial scope.
02
CSI-coded line items, panel schedules, and a bid summary formatted for a subcontractor proposal.
03
Electrical scope broken out by division so the number can be compared before bid day.
04
Takeoff from the drawing set on hand, with scope gaps logged before the number is treated as final.
05
Budget-level and bid-level electrical numbers for projects across Maryland.
06
Quantity and cost feedback checked against the electrical drawings and specifications.
07
Renovation, retrofit, and new-work estimates that can be handed to a contractor.
02 — Divisions
Every service below is priced and quantified as its own line item, so you can see exactly what's driving the number — not a lump-sum guess.
26 05 19
Branch circuit wiring, feeders, and cable takeoff by conductor size and length, with labor units applied per run type and accessibility.
26 05 33
EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit quantities pulled from plan and riser diagrams, with fittings, straps, and boxes counted separately.
26 51 00 / 26 56 00
Interior and exterior lighting fixture schedules, controls, and emergency/egress lighting counted fixture-by-fixture against the plan.
26 27 00
Service entrance, feeders, transformers, and distribution equipment sized and priced against the one-line diagram.
26 24 00
Panel schedules, switchboards, and switchgear takeoff with breaker sizing, bus rating, and gear enclosure type.
26 32 00
Backup generators, automatic transfer switches, and life-safety branch circuits estimated to code-required load coverage.
26 05 26 / 26 41 00
Grounding electrode systems, bonding, and lightning protection quantities and material takeoff for code compliance sign-off.
27 00 00
Data, voice, and structured cabling takeoff — cable pathways, jacks, patch panels, and telecom room rough-in.
28 31 00
Fire alarm device counts, wiring, and panel takeoff cross-checked against the life-safety plan and notification requirements.
28 00 00
Access control, CCTV, and intrusion-detection rough-in estimated alongside the base electrical package or as a standalone scope.
03 — Project types
Commercial, residential, and industrial projects across Maryland, each estimated around the systems that show up on that type of job.
04 — Maryland-specific
Electrical estimates only hold up if they're built against the code and permitting environment the project actually sits in.
NEC
Wiring methods, overcurrent protection, and grounding requirements priced to the current NEC edition referenced by COMAR.
MBPS
Statewide baseline referencing the IBC and IECC, which drives lighting power density and energy-code line items.
AHJ
Montgomery County DPS, Prince George's County DPIE, Baltimore City DHCD, and Anne Arundel County each layer local permitting requirements on top of the base code.
NFPA 72
Device spacing, notification appliance coverage, and panel requirements estimated to life-safety plan requirements.
MHIC / MBME
Bid documentation and labor assumptions account for state licensing through the Board of Master Electricians, plus county-specific licensing where it applies.
ADA
Switch and device mounting heights and egress lighting counted to accessibility requirements on applicable project types.
05 — Process
A consistent six-step process, whether it's a same-week residential punch list or a multi-building commercial bid.
STEP 01
We review drawings, specs, and addenda to confirm scope, exclusions, and any missing information before pricing starts.
STEP 02
Devices, fixtures, conduit runs, and cable lengths are measured and counted directly from the plan set in Bluebeam or Accubid.
STEP 03
Quantities are priced against current material costs and labor units, adjusted for Maryland market conditions and project location.
STEP 04
Panel schedules and one-line diagrams are cross-checked against the takeoff to catch load or quantity mismatches early.
STEP 05
A second estimator reviews the full package for pricing errors, scope gaps, and code-compliance flags before it goes out.
STEP 06
You receive the full deliverable package, with an estimator available for last-minute revisions through bid submission.
06 — Sample output
A simplified line-item summary from a recent Maryland scope, shown to illustrate format — not a quote.
Deliverable package
You're not just getting a number — you're getting the paper trail behind it. Every deliverable is built so it can go straight into your bid package or be handed to your PM on day one of the job.
42-unit multifamily development — Gaithersburg, MD
EST. NO. MD-26-0417
Line item
CSI ref.
Quantity
Est. cost
Service & distribution switchgear
26 27 00
1,600A
$118,400
Unit panelboards (42 units)
26 24 00
42 ea
$96,600
Branch wiring & devices
26 05 19
42 units
$214,900
Conduit & raceway
26 05 33
18,200 LF
$71,300
Corridor & exterior lighting
26 51/56 00
312 fixtures
$84,200
Fire alarm system
28 31 00
1 system
$58,700
Low-voltage & data rough-in
27 00 00
42 units
$41,500
Emergency generator & ATS
26 32 00
150 kW
$96,000
Grounding & bonding
26 05 26
1 system
$18,900
Total, line items shown
$800,500
07 — Tools & data
Digital takeoff and estimating platforms, backed by current material and labor pricing data.
Bluebeam Revu
Digital takeoff & markup
Accubid
Electrical estimating
Trimble WinEst
Takeoff & estimating
PlanSwift
Quantity takeoff
On-Screen Takeoff
Quantity takeoff
McCormick Estimating
Electrical estimating
RSMeans electrical cost data
Cost data
NECA labor units
Labor units
08 — Service areas
We estimate electrical projects statewide, with the heaviest volume of work in these markets.
Accuracy & review
Every estimate goes through a second-pass review before it reaches you. We flag scope gaps, ambiguous plan notes, and code conflicts as part of the deliverable, not as a follow-up email a week later.
Every estimate goes through a second-pass review before it reaches you.
Code conflicts are flagged as part of the deliverable, alongside ambiguous plan notes.
Scope gaps are logged with the estimate, not sent as a follow-up email a week later.
An estimator stays available for last-minute revisions through bid submission.
QA checkpoints
01
Plan vs. spec discrepancy check
02
Panel schedule load verification
03
Unit pricing sanity check
04
Labor unit vs. project complexity
05
Code-minimum compliance flag
What contractors say
“We hand off the takeoff on multifamily bids now instead of pulling our foreman off a job to do it. The panel schedules alone save us hours.”
Project Manager, electrical subcontractor — Montgomery County
“Turnaround on a rush commercial bid was under two days, and the line items matched our field pricing closely enough that we didn't have to re-check the whole thing.”
Estimator, general contractor — Baltimore
“The RFI log they send back with the estimate has caught plan gaps before they became change orders on two separate jobs.”
Owner, electrical contracting company — Frederick County
09 — Pricing factors
Estimating fees scale with the size and complexity of the takeoff itself, not just the size of the project.
01
Total project square footage and electrical load.
02
Service voltage and amperage requirements.
03
Standard vs. premium fixtures and gear specified.
04
Number of distinct systems — power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage.
05
Conceptual budget vs. a detailed bid takeoff.
06
Local labor market conditions and jurisdiction.
07
Permit and AHJ review complexity.
08
Turnaround timeline and rush requirements.
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10 — FAQ
Electrical estimating is the process of reviewing project drawings and specifications to determine the material, labor, and equipment costs required to complete the electrical scope of a construction project. Matching trade quantities are covered by our structural estimating services.
Quantity takeoff is the measurement and counting of materials — conduit length, fixture counts, device counts — directly from the drawings. A cost estimate applies current material and labor pricing to those quantities to produce a total project cost. You can start from the home page to see the complete estimating lineup.