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Electrical Work Estimating
Estimating Canada — Sample Takeoff Report
| Description | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Conduit & Wire Takeoffs | CY | 120 |
| Panels & Distribution | SF | 340 |
| Lighting Fixtures & Controls | LF | 560 |
| Devices & Receptacles | EA | 48 |
| Low-Voltage & Fire Alarm | hrs | 210 |
| Labour Unit Rates | LS | 1 |
Illustrative figures only. The real sample PDF will appear here soon.
Power, Lighting & Low Voltage
Electrical Work Estimating
Electrical bids involve thousands of small items that add up quickly. We count and measure conduit, cable, panels, devices, and lighting fixtures from electrical plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
What's Included
Conduit & Wire Takeoffs
Conduit runs, wire and cable by size, with fittings and supports.
Panels & Distribution
Switchgear, panelboards, transformers, and disconnects from single-line diagrams.
Lighting Fixtures & Controls
Fixture counts by type with dimming and occupancy controls.
Devices & Receptacles
Switches, outlets, data, and specialty devices counted by room.
Low-Voltage & Fire Alarm
Data, security, communications, and fire alarm devices and cabling.
Labour Unit Rates
Installation hours per device and per foot of raceway.
Why Choose Estimating Canada
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Electrical estimating services for Canadian contractors
Two electrical contractors can price the same drawings and land far apart. The gap is usually labour. How long it takes to pull feeder cable, set a switchboard or trim out a lighting package decides who wins the job and who loses money on it.
We prepare electrical takeoffs and estimates for contractors across Canada, with device counts, cable and conduit runs, equipment and labour hours shown line by line.
| What we count and price
| Canadian electrical detail
| How we set labour
Every counted item carries a labour-hour figure. We multiply the quantity by the hours per unit and then by the hourly rate, so you can see exactly where the labour number comes from and change any one of the three inputs. Devices, cable runs, panels and fixtures each get their own hours instead of one lump percentage.
| Where electrical bids go wrong
Labour is the biggest swing. A bid built on a rough profit margin rather than on counted quantities and current hourly rates will either lose the job or lose money on it. The other common gap is power for equipment shown on the mechanical drawings, such as disconnects and feeders to rooftop units.
| Timing
Small electrical takeoffs are normally ready in about 4 to 6 hours. Larger projects take 6 to 48 hours depending on size and urgency.
Frequently asked questions
Do you include labour hours or just quantities?
Both. We show quantities, labour hours per unit and your hourly rate, so you can change any of them.
Can you do low voltage and fire alarm?
Yes. Data, security, access control, audio-visual and fire alarm can be priced with the power scope or on their own.
Do you price from the electrical drawings only?
We also read the specifications and addenda, because many cost items live there.
Do you estimate union and non-union labour?
Yes, using prevailing wage rates where they apply.
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