Electrical trade estimating
Generator & Emergency Power Estimating
Estimates for standby and emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, fuel systems, paralleling gear and emergency distribution, sized and priced for Florida’s hurricane-ready buildings.
- Residential, commercial and critical facilities
- Generator, ATS, fuel and distribution
- Pads, enclosures and wind-rated installation
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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
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Florida Building Code aware
Florida labor & material pricing
Overview
Backup power is a Florida necessity, not a luxury
In Florida, a generator isn’t just for hospitals. Homes, condos, assisted living facilities, grocery stores, gas stations, offices and data rooms all want backup power after watching multi-day outages follow major storms. That makes generator and emergency power estimating one of the busiest parts of electrical work in the state.
We estimate generator systems from the electrical drawings and specs: the generator set with enclosure and options, automatic transfer switches, distribution equipment, emergency and standby feeders and branch circuits, fuel storage and piping, pads and supports, and startup and load bank testing. For larger facilities we include paralleling switchgear and controls.
Not sure how big the generator needs to be? Start with an electrical load calculation.
What's included
Emergency power scope we estimate
- Diesel, natural gas and LP generator sets
- Weather and sound-attenuated enclosures
- Automatic and manual transfer switches
- Paralleling switchgear and controls
- Emergency, legally required and optional standby distribution
- Feeders and branch circuits for each branch
- Fuel tanks, day tanks and fuel piping
- Natural gas or LP service connections
- Concrete pads, supports and wind anchorage
- Remote annunciators and monitoring
- Startup, load bank testing and training
- Permits and inspections
Florida factors
Florida rules and realities for backup power
Florida rules adopted after Hurricane Irma require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to maintain emergency power capable of keeping residents at safe temperatures during outages. Hospitals follow NFPA 99 and NEC Article 517, and many other buildings carry legally required standby loads under NEC Articles 700 and 701. Optional standby systems for homes and businesses fall under Article 702.
Installation details matter too: generators and tanks may need to sit above the design flood elevation, enclosures must be rated for wind, and fuel storage sizing affects runtime after a storm. We price the generator, fuel and installation details your project specifies, and flag lead times that can affect the schedule.
At a glance
Generator system types
| System | Typical use | Code basis |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Egress lighting, fire alarm, fire pumps | NEC 700 / NFPA 110 |
| Legally required standby | Smoke control, sewage, communications | NEC 701 |
| Optional standby | Homes, offices, retail, data rooms | NEC 702 |
| Healthcare essential systems | Hospitals and clinics | NEC 517 / NFPA 99 |
Scope gaps we catch
Generator scope gaps we catch
Generator projects run over when the work around the generator is missed. We price items like these.
- Concrete pads, bollards and wind anchorage
- Fuel fill, vent and spill containment
- Gas service upgrades for natural gas units
- Separate emergency branch wiring and panels
- Remote annunciators and monitoring
- Load bank testing and startup
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.
Can you size the generator?
We provide load information used for sizing. Final sizing should be confirmed by the engineer of record or the manufacturer.
Do you price natural gas generators?
Yes, including gas service upgrades, regulators and piping.
Do you include fuel tanks?
Yes, including belly tanks, day tanks, fuel piping and fill and vent connections where specified.
Can you estimate residential whole-home generators?
Yes, including the generator, transfer switch, pad, gas or LP connection and electrical work.
Do you include load bank testing?
Yes, where specified, along with startup and training.
What turnaround is typical?
Most generator and emergency power estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
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