Div 26–28 Ontario (ON) Labour Factor: 1.10x Starting Fee: CA$70

Electrical Estimating Services in Ontario

CSI Div 26–28 material quantities, local ON crew wage hours, and bid-ready Excel packages calibrated to Ontario Building Code (OBC) starting from CA$70.

In short: Professional Estimating LLC delivers certified electrical takeoffs in Ontario. Includes CSI Div 26–28 Excel bills of quantities and local ON labour calibrations from CA$70.

Local ON Scope Details & Technical Standards

Electrical bids are won or lost on feeder routing lengths, conduit support, panelboard interrupting ratings and lighting control packages. We measure horizontal runs and vertical drops in Accubid and McCormick, price CSA-certified equipment, follow Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) and provincial amendments, and include CAN/ULC-S537 fire alarm verification where specified.

Provincial Building Code: Ontario Building Code (OBC)
Trade Standards: Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 · CAN/ULC-S524 fire alarm installation · CAN/ULC-S537 fire alarm verification · Provincial electrical safety authority permits (ESA, Technical Safety BC, RBQ)
Permit Authority: Building permits are issued by the local municipal building department (for example Toronto Building or Ottawa Building Code Services). Electrical permits and inspections run through the ESA; gas and elevating devices through the TSSA.
Labour Demarcation: Strong union presence in ICI construction (IBEW, UA, LiUNA, carpenters' locals) alongside a large open-shop residential sector. Ontario Line, GO Expansion and hospital P3s keep skilled-trade demand high in the GTA.

Software Operated for Electrical

Trimble Accubid Anywhere McCormick Systems ConEst IntelliBid PlanSwift Bluebeam Revu

Sample Deliverable Line Items (Electrical)

CSI Code Description Unit Sample Qty Specification Notes
26 24 13 2000A 600Y/347V 3P 4W Main Switchboard (65kAIC) EA 1 Includes ground-fault main, SPD, utility CT section
26 05 33 3/4" EMT Conduit w/ Steel Compression Couplings & Hangers LF 14,800 Includes boxes, straps, and 12ft deck factor
26 05 19 #12 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Stranded Copper Conductor LF 52,400 Includes 8% makeup & pull waste allowance
26 51 19 2x4 Architectural Troffer LED 40W 0-10V Dimmable EA 215 Seismic grid clips, whip and lamping labour
28 31 00 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel + Initiating/Notification Devices EA 94 FAS-rated wiring, programming & CAN/ULC-S537 verification
Local Takeoff Proposal

Electrical in ON

CA$70

Turnaround: 24–48 hours. Complete Excel BOQ & marked-up PDF drawings.

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Local Labour Factor Notice — Ontario (1.10x factor)

ILLUSTRATIVE STARTING VALUES — NOT RSMeans data. Labour/material factors below are internal planning estimates used to calibrate the starting fee. Replace with RSMeans Canada city cost indexes or local supplier/union rate data before presenting them as verified.

Bid Intelligence FAQ

Electrical in Ontario FAQ

Clear answers about our Canadian estimation deliverables, turnaround, software and fees.

How much do electrical estimating services cost in Ontario? ▼
Single-scope electrical takeoffs in Ontario start from CA$70, calibrated using Ontario's 1.10x planning factor. Full commercial tenders are quoted as fixed flat fees within 15 minutes.
What ON codes govern this Electrical estimate? ▼
All line items adhere to Ontario Building Code (OBC), Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 and CAN/ULC-S524 fire alarm installation, and local municipal safety bylaws.
What deliverables will I receive for my ON bid? ▼
You receive an unlocked Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ), color-coded marked-up drawings (PDF), an unpriced vendor request BOM, and an inclusions/exclusions schedule delivered in 24–48 hours.
Can you accommodate winter work or remote mobilization in Ontario? ▼
Yes. Frost penetration of roughly 1.2 m in southern Ontario and deeper in the north; winter hoarding, heating and concrete protection belong in every November–March schedule. We explicitly isolate winter heating, hoarding, frost allowances, and travel premiums when required.
Firm Flat-Fee Bid Proposal · 15-Minute Response

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Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$70.

✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ 100% Plan Confidentiality
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