Sample electrical estimate
This is what an Admiral Electrical estimate looks like: a summary by system, a detailed breakdown with material and labour, colour-coded marked-up drawings, a supplier material list and RFIs. The figures are illustrative, from a sample school addition; your estimate uses current pricing and your project's conditions.
Marked-up drawings
Every counted item and measured run is highlighted in the colour of its system.
Your team can check any count against the drawing in minutes, see what was included, and spot anything you would price differently.
- Lighting fixtures and controls
- Wiring devices and branch wiring
- Distribution and feeders
- Fire alarm
- Voice and data
- Clouded area with an RFI
Estimate summary by system
Material, labour hours and direct cost for each system. Overhead and profit are yours to add.
| System | Material | Labour hours | Labour | Direct cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting and controls | $142,800 | 1,180 | $115,640 | $258,440 |
| Distribution and feeders | $96,400 | 640 | $62,720 | $159,120 |
| Branch wiring and devices | $58,900 | 1,420 | $139,160 | $198,060 |
| Fire alarm | $38,600 | 410 | $40,180 | $78,780 |
| Voice and data | $27,300 | 360 | $35,280 | $62,580 |
| Security and CCTV | $18,200 | 190 | $18,620 | $36,820 |
| Direct cost | $382,200 | 4,200 | $411,600 | $793,800 |
Detail: lighting fixtures by type
Each system is broken down item by item, with quantities from the takeoff and labour units you can adjust.
| Type | Description | Qty | Labour units (h each) | Labour hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2×4 LED troffer, T-bar ceiling | 186 | 0.85 | 158.1 |
| B | LED downlight, drywall ceiling | 74 | 0.70 | 51.8 |
| C | LED strip, service rooms | 22 | 0.60 | 13.2 |
| D | Linear pendant, gymnasium, 7.5 m | 36 | 2.40 | 86.4 |
| X1 | Exit sign, running man, ceiling mount | 31 | 0.75 | 23.3 |
| EM | Emergency battery unit with two heads | 18 | 1.10 | 19.8 |
Excerpt. The full detail lists every item in every system, including boxes, supports, conduit and wire.
Supplier material list
Major equipment and packages you should get quoted before you bid.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lighting package, types A–EM | Per fixture schedule, E-601 |
| Main switchboard, 600 A, 347/600 V | Per single line, E-501 |
| Panelboards and transformers | 8 panels, 2 transformers |
| Fire alarm panel and devices | Match existing manufacturer, spec 28 31 00 |
| Lighting control panel | Spec 26 09 23 |
RFIs
Questions to raise with the consultant while there is still time.
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| 01 | Panel LP-2 is shown on E-201 but not on the single line diagram. Please confirm the feeder. |
| 02 | Specification requires MC cable; drawing note 4 requires EMT. Please confirm the wiring method. |
| 03 | Fixture type F is shown in washroom 104 but is not in the fixture schedule. Please confirm the type. |
Send the drawings. Get a fixed price within one working hour.
Tell us your bid closing. If we cannot meet it, we say so before any work starts. And if the general contractor later questions your price, we defend it with you.