Apex Electric Estimating Inc provides professional electrical takeoff services for electrical contractors, estimators, suppliers, and project developers across the United States. A successful electrical bid starts with an accurate, meticulous quantity count. Our specialized estimators perform digital plan takeoffs to quantify every conduit run, wire reel, lighting fixture, panelboard, and low-voltage device on your construction drawings.
By outsourcing your electrical material takeoffs to Apex Electric Estimating Inc, you eliminate costly counting errors, reduce material waste in the field, and receive structured Bills of Materials (BOM) optimized for distributor quoting within 24 to 48 hours.
Send your project drawings (PDF) to [email protected] or call +1 (862) 366-7732 for a guaranteed flat-fee quote within 15 to 30 minutes.
Detailed Material Quantification Schedulers (CSI Division 26, 27, 28)
Our electrical takeoffs cover every item required for a complete, audit-proof installation:
1. Conduit, Cable & Conductor Takeoffs
- Conduit & Raceway: EMT, Rigid (RMC), PVC, Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC), MC cable, and liquid-tight conduit measured by exact linear footage.
- Wire & Cable Reels: Copper and aluminum THHN/THWN-2 conductors, XHHW, bare copper grounding wire, service entrance cables, and multi-conductor tray cables.
- Raceway Accessories: Elbows, couplings, connectors, pull boxes, junction boxes, strut channels, beam clamps, and hanger supports.
2. Power Distribution & Equipment Takeoffs
- Service Switchgear & Panelboards: Main switchboards, distribution panels, lighting panelboards, dry-type transformers, and safety switches.
- Circuit Breakers & Disconnects: Fused and non-fused disconnect switches, molded-case circuit breakers, motor starters, and VFD enclosures.
- Grounding & Bonding: Ground rods, exothermic welds, ground buses, bonding jumpers, and lightning protection air terminals.
3. Lighting Fixtures & Lighting Control Takeoffs
- Fixture Schedule Takeoffs: Itemized counts of indoor/outdoor LED luminaires, troffers, high-bays, wall packs, pole lights, exit signs, and emergency bug-eyes.
- Lighting Controls: Line-voltage and low-voltage switches, 0-10V dimmers, occupancy/vacancy sensors, photocells, and digital control panels.
4. Devices, Receptacles & Cover Plates
- Receptacles & Outlets: Standard 15A/20A duplex outlets, GFCI receptacles, USB charging outlets, tamper-resistant devices, and industrial NEMA twist-lock receptacles.
- Boxes & Plates: Single/multi-gang mud rings, masonry boxes, 4-inch square boxes, weatherproof boxes, and stainless steel / nylon cover plates.
5. Low-Voltage & Special Systems Takeoffs
- Structured Cabling (CSI Division 27): Cat6/Cat6A plenum cable footage, fiber optic strands, patch panels, RJ45 jacks, and server rack accessories. See our Low-Voltage Systems Estimating page.
- Fire Alarm & Security (CSI Division 28): Fire alarm control panels, smoke/heat detectors, pull stations, horn-strobes, door contacts, card readers, and CCTV cameras.
Why Contractors Rely on Our Electrical Takeoff Services
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A[Contractor Submits PDF Blueprints] --> B[Digital Scaling & Bluebeam Markups]
B --> C[Itemized Bill of Materials - BOM]
C --> D[Zip-Code Material & Labor Pricing]
D --> E[Deliver Excel Takeoff Sheet & Marked-Up Plans]
E --> F[Supplier Quoting & Accurate Bid Submission]- Eliminate Scope Gaps & Overruns: We cross-reference electrical plan views against panel schedules, riser diagrams, one-line diagrams, and fixture schedules to catch missing items before bid day.
- Speed Up Material Procurement: Receive a clean, organized Bill of Materials (BOM) formatted for easy pricing by local electrical supply houses (such as Graybar, Rexel, WESCO, or CED).
- Color-Coded Visual Proof: Every takeoff includes color-coded PDF drawings created in Bluebeam Revu, allowing your field superintendents and estimators to visually verify every counted device and measured run.
- Flexible & Scaleable Bandwidth: Use our takeoff services on-demand during peak bidding seasons without taking on the salary and software licensing overhead of extra full-time estimators.
Takeoff Software Tools We Utilize
We operate high-performance digital takeoff and estimating software platforms:
- Bluebeam Revu: High-precision PDF markup, custom visual search counts, and scaled perimeter/linear measurement.
- PlanSwift: Fast digital plan scaling, drag-and-drop assemblies, and line-item quantification.
- Trimble Accubid: Standardized MEP material assemblies for commercial and industrial electrical distribution.
- On-Screen Takeoff (OST): Multi-layer plan overlay and quantity verification.
Comprehensive Service & Regional Network
Explore our full suite of specialized electrical estimating capabilities:
- Electrical Estimating Services
- Commercial Electrical Estimating
- Residential Electrical Estimating
- Industrial Electrical Estimating
- Low-Voltage Systems Estimating
- Renewable Energy Electrical Estimating
- Design-Build Electrical Estimating
Frequently Asked Questions
What drawing format do I need to send for a takeoff?
PDF is the preferred format for digital plan takeoffs. You can email full construction drawing sets, electrical MEP sheets, or spec manuals.
Can you provide material takeoffs without labor pricing?
Yes. If you only require a material quantity takeoff and Bill of Materials (BOM) to submit to supply houses, we can provide material-only takeoff packages at a reduced flat rate.
Do you offer free scope revisions?
Yes. If addenda or drawing revisions occur prior to bid submission, we update your material takeoff and line-item counts at no additional charge.
Get a Fast Electrical Takeoff Quote Today
Ready to streamline your material counts and submit more accurate electrical bids? Contact Apex Electric Estimating Inc:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (862) 366-7732
- Turnaround: 24–48 Hours (Expedited 24h Rush Available)
- Quote Response: 15–30 Minutes