Electrical & Lighting Estimating & Takeoff Services
High-precision commercial electrical estimating and quantity takeoff support for electrical contractors, estimators, and wholesalers through Smart Scale Estimators. We count luminaires directly against electrical and reflected ceiling plans, verify gear against panelboard schedules, measure branch conduit and feeder runs, and compile comprehensive labor and material cost estimates.
- CSI 26 05 19 — Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
- CSI 26 05 33 — Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
- CSI 26 24 16 — Panelboards
- CSI 26 51 00 — Interior Lighting
Branch circuit home runs measured along structural orthogonality plus vertical drops to device elevation heights.
Sample Electrical & Lighting Takeoff Sheet & Markups
Color-marked architectural plan with itemized net quantities, segregated scrap factors, and clean Excel export provided through Smart Scale Estimators.
Trade Estimating & Quantity Takeoff • Color Plan Markups & Verified Schedule
60-mil TPO Membrane System
Mechanically fastened & induction welded. Net: 24,850 SF + 8% waste allowance.
Sheet A-201Polyiso Insulation (3.0" R-20)
Dual 1.5" staggered layers with approved fastener pattern. Net: 24,850 SF + 5% waste.
Spec 07 22 00Parapet Flashing Membrane (18" H)
Continuous perimeter parapet flashing & termination bar. Net: 640 LF + 10% overlap.
Dtl 4/A-502Coping Cap & Cleat Assembly
24-ga Kynar 500 prefinished galvanized steel with continuous cleat assembly.
Spec 07 71 00How We Estimate Electrical & Lighting
Every trade requires distinct measurement criteria, code allowances, waste separation, and drawing citations. BuildDesk Partners and Smart Scale Estimators deliver comprehensive estimating support tailored for General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
What You Send
- •Electrical lighting plans (E-sheets) and reflected ceiling plans (RCP)
- •Luminaire fixture schedule tables, fixture cut sheets, and lighting control notes
- •Power plans, one-line single-line diagrams, and panelboard schedules
- •Specification Division 26 requirements and general electrical provisions
What You Receive
- Itemized Electrical Luminaire & Gear Schedule (Excel .XLSX)
- Floor Plan Fixture & Circuit Verification Markup (PDF)
- Panelboard & Feeder Sizing Schedule Extraction Worksheet
Specialized Electrical & Lighting Takeoffs & Estimates
Detailed commercial electrical estimating, luminaire schedule extractions, branch conduit takeoffs, and feeder sizing support through our estimating partner, Smart Scale Estimators. Detailed construction estimating and quantity takeoff support is provided in partnership with Smart Scale Estimators for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Trade Specialists, Suppliers, and Developers across the USA and Canada.
REQUEST ESTIMATING & TAKEOFF SUPPORT
BuildDesk Partners works with specialized estimating & takeoff partner Smart Scale Estimators to deliver accurate, plan-derived estimates and itemized quantity takeoffs for General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Material Suppliers across the USA and Canada.
NEED ACCURATE ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING ESTIMATES OR TAKEOFFS?
Send us the architectural plan sheets, structural drawings, or finish schedules. BuildDesk Partners and Smart Scale Estimators confirm your project scope and deliver quote-ready takeoff spreadsheets and marked plan sets.