Utility-aware service sizing
Service and interconnection requirements are checked against PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, or Met-Ed territory, whichever applies.
Cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, and low voltage scope - priced against Pennsylvania labor rates, NEC as adopted under the UCC, and the utility territory your project actually connects to.
Panel schedule · MP-1
ALLENTOWN, PA
Ckt
Load
Amps
1-3
Main service, 3-phase
800A
4
Lighting panel, floor 1
225A
5
RTU mechanical feed
150A
6
Fire alarm & low voltage
20A
Full takeoff delivered with drawing markups
All 67 counties
Service area
24-72 hours
Standard turnaround
NEC under the UCC
Code baseline
Why contractors use us
Electrical costs move on things a generic estimate misses - which utility a service connects to, whether a municipality has adopted its own NEC amendment, and whether low voltage and fire alarm scope is being tracked separately from power distribution. We build that into the takeoff instead of treating electrical as one blended trade cost.
Service and interconnection requirements are checked against PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, or Met-Ed territory, whichever applies.
Panel schedules, feeder sizing, and branch circuit counts are taken off directly from the one-line diagram and floor plans.
Structured cabling, fire alarm, and security scope are priced as their own line items, never absorbed into a general electrical number.
Every takeoff is checked by a second estimator against the drawings before delivery.
Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or STACK - we estimate in the platform your team already reviews in.
Standard takeoffs return in 24-72 hours, with rush service available ahead of a tight bid deadline.
Scope of Services Pennsylvania
Power, lighting, low voltage, and bid support are quantified as their own line items, from the one-line through change-order pricing.
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Main service equipment, switchgear, transformers, panels, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, sized and quantified from the one-line and panel schedules.
EL-02
Conduit runs, cable tray, wire, and cable counted by size and type, segmented by floor or area for accurate material pricing.
EL-03
Interior, exterior, and emergency lighting fixture counts, plus lighting control systems, taken off room by room.
EL-04
Data and communication cabling, network infrastructure, and AV rough-in quantified separately from power scope.
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Fire alarm devices, CCTV, access control, and security system components counted and priced as a dedicated system.
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Generators, UPS systems, battery storage, solar electrical scope, and EV charging infrastructure takeoffs.
EL-07
A formatted bid package for GC or owner submission, or a leveling worksheet for comparing incoming electrical subcontractor bids.
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Fast re-takeoffs when an addendum or mid-project change order shifts electrical scope before your response is due.
Utility territory
Service and interconnection requirements differ between PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, and Met-Ed territory, and these are flagged during scope review.
PECO
Service and interconnection requirements are checked against PECO territory when the project connects there.
PPL
PPL Electric Utilities territory, including Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, is flagged during scope review.
Duquesne Light
Duquesne Light service territory covers Pittsburgh and Allegheny County interconnection requirements.
West Penn / Met-Ed
West Penn Power and Met-Ed territories cover western and south-central Pennsylvania regions.
Project segments
Each segment is estimated around the systems and bid conditions that show up on that type of Pennsylvania job.
Single-family, custom homes, townhouses, and multi-family wiring, service upgrades, and fixture packages.
Office, retail, restaurant, hotel, and school electrical systems sized for occupancy and code-required loads.
Manufacturing and warehouse power distribution, high-capacity service, and plant lighting sized for production loads.
Structured cabling, fire alarm, security, AV, and renewable/EV charging systems as standalone estimating packages.
Code & utility reference
Planning reference only, not legal or code-compliance advice - confirm applicable requirements with your electrical engineer of record and local code official.
Statewide code
The National Electrical Code, as adopted statewide under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, is the baseline reference for every takeoff.
Local amendments
Both cities administer their own electrical permitting and inspection process layered on top of the statewide code.
Inspection
Third-party and municipal code officials handle electrical inspection under the UCC framework; scope review confirms which agency applies.
Fire alarm
Fire alarm device layout and notification requirements are checked against NFPA 72 as adopted under the current code edition.
Energy code
Lighting power density and control requirements under the adopted energy code are verified for commercial and multifamily projects.
Labor
Publicly funded electrical work is priced against the county-specific prevailing wage schedule from the PA Department of Labor & Industry.
Our process
Six steps from the one-line, panel schedules, and floor plans you send to a priced estimate and marked-up takeoff drawings.
01
Send the one-line diagram, panel schedules, and floor plans, along with any addenda.
02
We confirm the Pennsylvania utility territory and any local NEC amendments that apply to the project.
03
Every circuit, fixture, and device is measured and counted directly on the drawings, organized by system.
04
Current Pennsylvania material and labor rates are applied line by line, with equipment and markup broken out separately.
05
A second estimator checks quantities and pricing against the drawing set before delivery.
06
You receive the estimate and the marked-up takeoff drawings, with a walkthrough call available if needed.
Sample output
Shortened excerpt from a 4-story office building in Allentown, PPL Electric Utilities territory.
Sample excerpt - 4-story office, Allentown
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES TERRITORY
Line item
Qty
Unit
Material
Labor
800A main service & switchgear
1
LS
$118,000
$62,000
3/4" EMT conduit
14,200
LF
$29,820
$44,020
LED lighting fixtures
460
EA
$96,600
$41,400
Fire alarm devices
180
EA
$32,400
$27,000
Structured cabling, Cat6A
9,600
LF
$14,400
$19,200
Subtotal, lines shown
Material $291,220
Labor $193,620
Software & pricing sources
Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and STACK, paired with current Pennsylvania regional pricing.
Accubid
Electrical estimating
McCormick
Electrical estimating
ConEst
Electrical estimating
Bluebeam Revu
Drawing markup & takeoff
PlanSwift
Quantity takeoff
STACK
Quantity takeoff
Pennsylvania material & labor pricing
Regional pricing source
Coverage areas
All 67 counties, with local utility and permitting differences built into every estimate.
Accuracy & review
Utility territory, quantities, and pricing are reviewed against the drawing set before the estimate and marked-up takeoff are delivered.
Every takeoff is checked by a second estimator against the drawings before delivery. Quantities and pricing are reviewed against the drawing set.
We confirm the Pennsylvania utility territory and any local NEC amendments that apply before quantities are priced.
Structured cabling, fire alarm, and security scope are priced as their own line items, never absorbed into a general electrical number.
You receive the estimate and the marked-up takeoff drawings, with a walkthrough call available if needed.
From Pennsylvania clients
Contractors in the Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg on utility territory, low voltage line items, and bid-day turnaround.
“They flagged that our Allentown project sat in PPL territory before we'd even asked. Saved us a call to the utility mid-bid.”
Owner, Electrical Subcontractor - Lehigh Valley
“Fire alarm and low voltage came back as separate line items instead of buried in the power number. Made our proposal much easier to defend.”
Chief Estimator, Commercial Electrical Contractor - Pittsburgh
“Turnaround was fast enough that we could actually double-check the panel schedule takeoff before submitting our bid.”
Project Manager, Design-Build Electrical - Harrisburg
What affects your cost
Estimating time follows project size, utility territory, low voltage scope, drawing completeness, and the turnaround you need.
01
A residential service upgrade prices very differently than a multi-system commercial or industrial electrical package.
02
Service and interconnection requirements vary between PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, and other Pennsylvania utilities.
03
Fire alarm, security, and structured cabling scope adds separate takeoff time beyond standard power distribution.
04
A full one-line diagram and panel schedules take off faster than a design-build set still missing final equipment specs.
05
Rush requests ahead of a bid deadline are quoted separately from our standard 24-72 hour delivery window.
Request a quote
Share the one-line diagram, panel schedules, and floor plans, along with the utility territory and bid deadline. We'll confirm scope and turnaround before takeoff starts.
FAQ
Yes. Service and interconnection requirements differ between PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, and Met-Ed territory, and these are flagged during scope review. Matching trade quantities are covered by our fire protection estimating services.
Power distribution and service equipment, branch wiring and conduit, lighting and controls, low voltage and structured cabling, fire alarm, security and access control, and renewable or EV charging scope. You can start from the home page to see the complete estimating lineup.