Electrical trade estimating
Lighting Estimating & Takeoff
Fixture takeoffs and lighting estimates with counts by type, lighting controls, emergency and exit lighting, site and parking lot lighting, and installation labor.
- Fixture counts by schedule type
- Lighting controls and sensors
- Site lighting, poles and bases
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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
NDA-protected plans
Florida Building Code aware
Florida labor & material pricing
Overview
Lighting packages are big money and easy to miscount
On many commercial projects the lighting fixture package is one of the largest single purchases in the electrical scope. Fixture counts drive the quote you get from your distributor, and controls, emergency lighting and site lighting add labor and equipment that are easy to overlook.
We count fixtures by type from the lighting plans and match them to the fixture schedule, including linear fixtures measured by length. Lighting controls are counted, including occupancy and daylight sensors, dimmers, relay panels and networked controls. Emergency and exit fixtures, inverters and site lighting poles and bases are included.
Lighting takeoffs are often used by distributors and manufacturers’ reps to build quotes, and by electrical contractors as part of a full electrical estimate.
What's included
Lighting scope we take off
- Interior fixtures by schedule type
- Linear and continuous-run fixtures by length
- Downlights, track and decorative fixtures
- High-bay and industrial fixtures
- Exit signs and emergency fixtures
- Emergency inverters and battery packs
- Occupancy, vacancy and daylight sensors
- Dimmers, scene controllers and relay panels
- Networked lighting control systems
- Site and parking lot poles, heads and bases
- Façade and landscape lighting
- Lamps, drivers and accessories as specified
Florida factors
Lighting considerations in Florida
Florida’s energy code requires lighting controls such as occupancy sensing, daylight responsive controls and automatic shutoff on most commercial projects, so controls are a significant part of the lighting scope. Coastal projects also face sea turtle lighting rules in many beachfront jurisdictions, which restrict exterior lighting near the beach and require specific fixtures, shielding and wavelengths.
Exterior fixtures and poles need to handle wind loads and salt air, and site lighting poles in hurricane-prone areas may need heavier bases and engineered foundations. We price the fixtures and supports specified for the location.
At a glance
Lighting takeoff report
| Column | Contents |
|---|---|
| Type | Fixture type tag from the schedule |
| Description | Manufacturer and catalog from the schedule |
| Quantity | Count or length by area |
| Controls | Sensors, dimmers and control devices by area |
| Labor | Installation hours by fixture type |
Scope gaps we catch
Lighting takeoff gaps we catch
Lighting packages miss controls and accessories more than fixtures. We count items like these.
- Occupancy and daylight sensors required by the energy code
- Emergency drivers and battery packs on selected fixtures
- Mounting accessories, stems and canopies
- Site lighting pole bases and anchor bolts
- Lighting control programming and commissioning
- Exterior fixtures restricted by sea turtle lighting rules
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 count linear fixtures by length?
Yes. Continuous runs are measured and reported by length and section count.
Do you include lighting controls?
Yes. Sensors, dimmers, relay panels and networked controls are counted and priced.
Do distributors use your takeoffs?
Yes. Distributors and manufacturers’ reps use our fixture counts to build quotes.
Do you include site lighting?
Yes, including poles, heads, bases, and the conduit and wire if in scope.
Can you price alternate fixture packages?
Yes. We can price specified and alternate fixtures as separate options.
What turnaround is typical?
Most lighting takeoffs are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
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