Apex Electric Estimating Inc provides professional electrical panel estimating services for electrical contractors, GCs, and design-build firms nationwide. Every electrical project depends on accurate panel estimation — from the main service switchboard to the final branch circuit panelboard. Missing one panel, undercounting a feeder, or mispricing a distribution component can turn a profitable bid into a loss.
Our specialized estimators count every panelboard, load center, switchgear unit, and distribution device from your construction drawings, measure all associated conduit and wire runs, and price with zip-code-calibrated material and labor rates. You receive a complete, accurate, bid-ready package within 24–48 hours.
Email your project drawings to [email protected] or call +1 (862) 366-7732 for a guaranteed flat-fee quote within 15–30 minutes.
What Is Included in Electrical Panel Estimating?
Panelboards & Load Centers
- Lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboards
- Power panelboards (3-phase, 4-wire)
- Load centers (residential and commercial)
- Subpanel boards and distribution panels
- Specialty panels: isoline, emergency, transfer
Switchgear & Distribution Equipment
- Main switchboards and service equipment
- Low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear
- Distribution centers and busway systems
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Meter stacks and utility service equipment
Associated Systems
- Feeder conduit and wire from source to panel
- Branch circuit conduit and wire from panel to devices
- Grounding and bonding connections
- Overcurrent protective devices (breakers, fuses)
- Panel schedules and circuit identification
- Mounting hardware, enclosures, and accessories
Our Electrical Panel Estimating Process
- Drawing Review — We analyze electrical plans, riser diagrams, panel schedules, load calculations, one-line diagrams, and specifications to identify every panel and distribution component.
- Quantity Takeoff — We count panelboards by type, size, and rating. We measure feeder and branch circuit conduit and wire from source to each device. Quantities are cross-checked against panel schedules for accuracy.
- Pricing — We apply zip-code-calibrated material pricing for panels, switchgear, conduit, wire, and devices. Labor is calculated using local productivity rates for installation, grounding, and connections.
- Bid Package Assembly — You receive an editable Excel file with panel schedules, conduit and wire quantities, color-coded marked-up plans, and a PDF summary ready for bid submission.
Electrical Panel Estimating by Project Type
| Project Type | Panel Scope | Typical Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Residential New Construction | Load centers, subpanels, branch circuits | $65–$300 |
| Residential Remodel/Addition | Panel upgrades, new subpanels, AFCI/GFCI | $65–$300 |
| Commercial Tenant Fit-Out | Panelboards, distribution panels, feeders | $400–$1,000 |
| Commercial New Construction | Main switchboard, panelboards, feeders, raceways | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Industrial | Switchgear, MCCs, high-amp panels, feeders | $2,000–$10,000 |
| Healthcare | Essential electrical panels, life safety, nurse call | $2,000–$8,000 |
| Data Centers | RPPs, UPS panels, redundant distribution | $3,000–$10,000+ |
Software Used for Electrical Panel Estimating
- Trimble Accubid — Panel and switchgear databases with integrated pricing
- PlanSwift — Digital takeoff for panel locations and conduit runs
- Bluebeam Revu — PDF markup and quantity extraction
- RSMeans — National and local electrical labor and material costs
- Microsoft Excel — Panel schedules and bid packages
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Panel Estimating
Q: What documents do you need to estimate electrical panels? A: We need electrical plans, riser diagrams, panel schedules, load calculations, one-line diagrams, specifications, and any addenda. We can start with partial documents and update the estimate as more become available.
Q: How accurate are electrical panel estimates? A: We maintain a verified 100% accuracy rate tracked against final closed-out field costs across 5,000+ completed electrical projects. We cross-check every panel count, conduit run, and wire length against the drawing set and schedules.
Q: Do you estimate panel upgrades and replacements? A: Yes. Our electrical panel estimating covers panel upgrades, service upgrades, subpanel additions, and complete panel replacements for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We include demolition, temporary power, and code compliance costs.
Q: Can you estimate panels for energy code compliance? A: Yes. We estimate electrical panels for Title 24 (California), ASHRAE 90.1, and NEC energy code compliance including dedicated spaces for HVAC equipment, EV charging circuits, and solar PV interconnection panels.
Start Your Electrical Panel Estimate Today
Get accurate panel counts, feeder lengths, and competitive pricing from a specialized electrical estimating company. Flat-fee pricing, 24–48 hour turnaround.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (862) 366-7732
- Get a quote: 15–30 minutes, guaranteed flat-fee