Div 26–28 Electrical Power, Lighting, Low Voltage & Life Safety
Turnaround: 24–48 hours
Electrical Estimating Services
CEC-compliant electrical takeoffs covering 600Y/347V and 120/208V distribution, feeders, branch conduit and wire, lighting, fire alarm, solar PV and low-voltage systems, with labour units adjusted for Canadian crews.
In short: Professional Estimating LLC delivers certified electrical takeoffs across Canada. Deliverables include editable CSI Div 26–28 Excel files, marked-up PDF drawings, and provincial labour calibrations in 24–48 hours from CA$65.
Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview
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.
Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications
- 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)
Software Operated by Our Senior Estimators
Trimble Accubid Anywhere McCormick Systems ConEst IntelliBid PlanSwift Bluebeam Revu
Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (Electrical)
Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.
| 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 |
Deliverables Checklist
What You Receive
- Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
- Color-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
- Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
- Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
- Dual-estimator QA certificate
Provincial Hubs for Electrical
Scope Catalog
Specialized Electrical Scopes (15 Services)
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Electrical Estimating Service
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Commercial Electrical Estimating
CA$65
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Residential Electrical Estimating
CA$65
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Industrial Electrical Estimating
CA$65
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Low Voltage Estimating
CA$65
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Lighting Estimating
CA$65
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Power Distribution Estimating
CA$65
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Electrical Wiring Estimating
CA$65
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Fire Alarm Estimating
CA$65
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Security System Estimating
CA$65
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Data and Communication Estimating
CA$65
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Solar Electrical Estimating
CA$65
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Generator Estimating
CA$65
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Switchgear Estimating
CA$65
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Electrical Panel Estimating
CA$65
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Bid Intelligence FAQ
Electrical Estimating Services FAQ
Common questions about estimating electrical projects across Canadian jurisdictions.
How much do electrical estimating services cost? ▼
Single-scope electrical takeoffs start from CA$65, with most commercial bid packages quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity. Upload your drawings for a firm quote in 15 minutes.
What deliverables are included with a Electrical estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with formula links intact, color-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a detailed scope inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms do your electrical estimators operate? ▼
Our estimators run Trimble Accubid Anywhere, McCormick Systems, ConEst IntelliBid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu. All deliverables are exported to universal Excel and PDF formats, requiring zero proprietary software on your end.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in Electrical? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including 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), calibrating labor productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
Firm Flat-Fee Bid Proposal · 15-Minute Response
Get Your Electrical Estimating Services Estimate in 24–48 Hours
Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$65.
✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ 100% Plan Confidentiality