MEP trade estimating
Electrical Estimating Services in Florida
Detailed electrical takeoffs and bid-ready estimates covering service and distribution, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, devices, fire alarm and low voltage for Florida projects of every size.
- Divisions 26, 27 and 28
- Conduit and wire by size, type and run
- Labor units that match how you install
Free quote
Send plans. Get a firm quote.
- Quote back after a quick plan review
- Typical delivery in 24–48 hours
- Excel estimate + marked-up drawings
- Priced to Florida labor and material rates
Or email ask@floridamepestimating.com
24–48 hr typical turnaround
NDA-protected plans
Florida Building Code aware
Florida labor & material pricing
Overview
Every device, every foot of conduit, every breaker
Electrical estimates are built on thousands of small counts: receptacles, switches, boxes, fittings, feet of conduit and wire. Miss a few percent across a large building and the margin is gone. Our electrical estimators count every item and measure every run, then organize the takeoff by system so it’s easy to check.
We price electrical work from the service entrance to the last device: switchgear, transformers, panelboards, feeders, branch circuits, lighting and controls, mechanical equipment connections, fire alarm and low voltage systems. Labor is calculated with factors for wiring method, height and building type.
We support electrical contractors, GCs and owners on residential, commercial and industrial work, and we can work in your labor units so the estimate matches how your crews install.
What's included
Electrical scope we take off
- Utility service, meters and service entrance
- Switchgear, switchboards and panelboards
- Transformers, disconnects and motor controls
- Feeders by size, conductor type and length
- Branch circuits, conduit, wire and boxes
- Receptacles, switches and special devices
- Lighting fixtures, controls and emergency lighting
- HVAC and plumbing equipment connections
- Grounding, bonding and surge protection
- Generator, ATS and emergency systems
- Fire alarm and low voltage pathways
- Temporary power and lighting
Project types
Electrical projects we estimate
Residential
Homes, townhomes and apartments with per-unit takeoffs and option pricing.
Commercial
Offices, retail, restaurants, hotels and medical buildings.
Industrial
Plants and warehouses with MCCs, cable tray and heavy motor loads.
EV charging
Chargers, panels, load management and service upgrades.
Solar & storage
PV systems, inverters and battery storage; see solar PV estimating.
Emergency power
Generators, ATS and life-safety branches; see generator estimating.
Florida factors
Florida electrical requirements we price in
Florida electrical work has its own priorities. Central Florida sits in one of the most lightning-prone areas of the country, so surge protection and grounding get more attention. Coastal projects need corrosion-resistant equipment and fittings. Flood-zone buildings may need panels and equipment raised above the design flood elevation.
Code edition is changing too. Permits applied for on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the 9th Edition Florida Building Code, which adopts the 2023 NEC; earlier permits generally follow the 8th Edition with the 2020 NEC. We confirm which applies to your project because it can affect GFCI, AFCI, surge protection and other requirements.
At a glance
Electrical estimate breakdown
| Section | What’s included |
|---|---|
| Distribution | Service, gear, transformers, panels, feeders |
| Branch & devices | Conduit, wire, boxes, devices by area |
| Lighting | Fixtures by type, controls, emergency lighting |
| Equipment connections | HVAC, plumbing and owner equipment |
| Systems | Fire alarm, low voltage, security pathways |
| Labor | Hours by section with productivity factors |
Scope gaps we catch
Electrical scope gaps we catch
Electrical estimates go wrong on the small parts and the connections nobody owns. We price items like these.
- Mechanical equipment connections and disconnects from the HVAC schedules
- Junction boxes, pull boxes and fittings on long conduit runs
- Surge protective devices and grounding electrode systems
- Emergency lighting circuits and inverter or generator connections
- Fire alarm power and door hardware connections
- Temporary power, lighting and utility fees
Our process
How our MEP estimating process works
- 01
Send your plans
Upload PDFs, CAD files or a bid-portal link with specs, addenda and the bid date. A quick scope note helps.
- 02
Get a fixed quote
We confirm scope, price and delivery date before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice.
- 03
Takeoff & pricing
Estimators count and measure every MEP item, then price labor and material for the project's Florida location.
- 04
Senior QA review
A second estimator checks quantities, scope gaps and math against the drawings and specs.
- 05
Bid-ready delivery
You get the Excel estimate, marked-up drawings and a clarifications list you can send with your bid.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what contractors usually ask before sending plans. Don’t see your question? Call or email us.
Do you use NECA labor units?
We can work with standard industry labor units or your own historical units. Tell us your preference and we’ll match it.
Can you estimate lighting from a fixture schedule?
Yes. Fixtures are counted by type from the plans and priced from the schedule, with controls and emergency lighting listed separately. See lighting estimating.
Do you include fire alarm and low voltage?
Yes, if they’re in your scope. They can be included in the electrical estimate or priced separately.
How do you price switchgear?
We use current pricing and recommend vendor quotes for major gear, since lead times and prices move. Gear is listed separately so quotes can be dropped in.
Can you prepare an electrical load calculation too?
Yes. See our electrical load calculation service.
What turnaround should I expect?
Typical electrical estimates are delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Large or complex projects get a confirmed date before we start.
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- Office349 State Ln, Orlando, FL 32801