Electrical trade estimating
Solar PV Estimating Services
Estimates for rooftop, carport and ground-mount solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, racking, battery storage, balance-of-system wiring, interconnection and wind-rated attachments.
- Residential, commercial and carport PV
- Battery storage and backup integration
- Wind-rated racking and attachments
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
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Overview
Solar estimates that include everything after the panels
Module and inverter prices are easy to look up. What makes or breaks a solar estimate is everything else: racking and attachments, roofing coordination, conduit and wire runs, combiner boxes, rapid shutdown equipment, interconnection upgrades and the labor to install it all safely on a roof.
We estimate PV systems from the layout and single-line diagram, counting modules, inverters or microinverters, optimizers, racking components, attachments and balance-of-system equipment. DC and AC wiring are measured, and interconnection, metering and any service upgrade needs are priced. Battery storage and backup panels are included when specified.
Solar often goes together with electrical load calculations and generator planning for resilience.
What's included
Solar PV scope we estimate
- PV modules by type and wattage
- String inverters, microinverters and optimizers
- Rooftop racking, rails and attachments
- Carport and ground-mount structures
- Rapid shutdown and module-level electronics
- DC and AC conductors, conduit and combiner boxes
- Disconnects, production meters and monitoring
- Interconnection equipment and service upgrades
- Battery storage systems and backup panels
- Grounding and bonding
- Roof penetrations, flashing and sealing
- Permitting, inspection and commissioning
Florida factors
Solar in Florida's wind and sun
Florida’s sunshine makes PV attractive, but hurricane wind loads make attachments and racking more expensive than in many states. Rooftop arrays need engineered attachment spacing for wind, and in Miami-Dade and Broward High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements apply. Ground-mount and carport structures need foundations designed for wind and Florida soils.
Interest in solar plus battery storage has grown as more owners want backup power after storms. Interconnection rules and requirements vary between utilities across the state, so we price interconnection equipment based on the design and note assumptions about utility upgrades.
At a glance
Solar estimate breakdown
| Section | Includes |
|---|---|
| Modules | Panels by count and wattage |
| Power electronics | Inverters, optimizers, rapid shutdown |
| Structure | Racking, attachments, carports, foundations |
| Electrical BOS | Wire, conduit, combiners, disconnects, meters |
| Storage | Batteries, backup panels, transfer equipment |
| Soft costs | Engineering, permits, inspections, commissioning |
Scope gaps we catch
Solar estimate gaps we catch
Solar budgets go wrong after the modules. We price items like these.
- Rapid shutdown equipment and module-level electronics
- Roof penetrations, flashing and roofing coordination
- Long DC and AC wire runs to the point of interconnection
- Main panel or service upgrades for interconnection
- Engineered attachments for wind loads
- Monitoring hardware and commissioning
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 estimate residential solar?
Yes, as well as commercial rooftop, carport and ground-mount systems.
Can you include battery storage?
Yes, including batteries, inverters, backup panels and the electrical changes required.
Do you price service upgrades for solar?
Yes, when the interconnection needs a panel or service upgrade. A load calculation helps confirm this.
Are wind-rated attachments included?
Yes. Attachments and racking are priced to the engineered layout and wind requirements shown.
Do you include utility interconnection costs?
We include equipment on the customer side and list utility-side work and fees as assumptions or exclusions.
What turnaround is typical?
Most solar PV estimates are delivered within 2 to 3 business days.
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- Office349 State Ln, Orlando, FL 32801