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Electrical Estimating Services
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We are a professional electrical estimating company that offers long term and short-term electrical estimating solutions for electrical contractors around the nation. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, or more than one electrical estimator, we are always here to help you further your company’s goals.
With over 300 years of combined experience, and at the top in the electrical industry. We have successfully bid hundreds of electrical projects ranging in value from a few thousand dollars to over several million dollars. We have vast experience estimating commercial, institutional, civil, industrial, and residential projects in both the private sector and government markets.
Our services
With All of our estimating service options, you will receive the following:
- Power Feeders & Equipment.
- Motor Feeders & Equipment Connections
- Systems Feeders & Devices.
- Branch Work Sheets.
- Bill of Material to Send to Your Suppliers.
- Pricing & Labor break down.
- Adjusted, Material & Labor Recap Sheet.
- Estimate Summary & Preliminary Base Bid Price.
- Inclusions and Exclusions Sheet (Standard and Complete Service).
- All on an excel spreadsheet which will give you access to make quick changes saving you time!
What You Can Expect From Us is You'll Get Everything You Need to Bid on a Project.
- We offer a complete package for supplier quoted items such as lighting, switchgear, fire alarm, and generator.
- We generate detailed RFIs for your use in case of any issues that may arise.
- We provide a list of items needed when there is a need for site visits.
- We give a detailed, comprehensive, competitive estimate that is easy to read and understand.
- We provide a professional bid proposal with inclusions & exclusions.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Provide the project documents (plans) by mail, email, CD, or online availability.
- Provide your labor rates, overhead & profit percentages (%) or we can calculate those for you.
- Forward addenda, alternates, and relevant upstream data.
- Forward RFI responses.
- Forward selected “Quoted Material” prices from your suppliers.
- Go to our online store and pick up your completed bid.
- Submit completed bid to General Contractors.
Our Responsibilities Include:
- Generate RFIs and forward them to you.
- Provide a computer printout of material and labor by category.
- Provide “Quoted Materials” lists for you to forward to your suppliers.
- Provide you with a bid winning estimate that is easy to make necessary changes, and easy to read and understand.
- Provide 24/7 support. We will always be available for you or your estimator when the time is critical or when it’s bid day.
- Provide a schedule of values.
- Provide suggested inclusions and exclusions of scope of work.
- Recommend appropriate value engineering to increase your award rate, and simultaneously increase your profit
- If you choose for us to submit your bid, we will contact bidding GCs and submit the completed bid proposal to GCs using your company information.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Provide the project documents (plans) by mail, email, CD, or online availability.
- Provide your labor rates, overhead & profit percentages (%) or we can calculate those for you.
- Forward addenda, alternates, and relevant upstream data.
- Forward RFI responses.
- Forward selected “Quoted Material” prices from your suppliers.
- Go to our online store and pick up your completed bid.
- Submit completed bid to General Contractors.
- Generate RFIs and forward them to you.
- Provide a computer printout of material and labor by category.
- Provide “Quoted Materials” lists for you to forward to your suppliers.
- Provide you with a bid winning estimate that is easy to make necessary changes, and easy to read and understand.
- Provide 24/7 support. We will always be available for you or your estimator when the time is critical or when it’s bid day.
- Provide a schedule of values.
- Provide suggested inclusions and exclusions of scope of work.
- Recommend appropriate value engineering to increase your award rate, and simultaneously increase your profit
- If you choose for us to submit your bid, we will contact bidding GCs and submit the completed bid proposal to GCs using your company information.
Projects
- Motels
- Banks
- Hospitals
- Interiors
- Parking Garages
- Theatres
- Hotels.
- Airports
- Fire Stations
- Custom Homes
- Health Care Facilities
- Multi-Family Housing
- Transportation.
- Large Retailers
- Universities
- Tenants
- Public Schools
- Government Projects
- High Rises
- Solar
- Restaurants
- Offices
- Auto Dealerships
- Country Clubs
How Our Electrical Estimating Services Work For Your Company
Choose Estimating Services Needed: You can choose from the different levels of estimating services that best fits your company’s needs. Material and Labor Take-off for when your company wants to enter the numbers in to their own software, or Complete Estimating Service including submitting your proposal on your companies behalf and bid tracking. We also offer budgeting services for you when projects do not have complete drawings available.
Acquire Plans: Plans can be obtained in several ways. Charter will get them, the contractor will supply them or email, or a hard copy can be ordered. Verification of project information such as bid dates, whether the job is union, non-union, or open shop, etc.
Accurate Estimating: Once we receive the project, we read all the specs, plans and scope of work are reviewed. Company procedures at Charter have multiple cross checks and balances to minimize errors. Our on screen takeoff allows us to have better control over how we set up a project and reduce errors. We use your suppliers for all quoted material pricing and equipment.
Relationship Building: Obtaining a bidders list that includes all bidders is vital to winning a project. Provide us your “invites to bid” from a specific contractor. We will find the other contractors bidding the project and make sure your estimate gets into their hands. We offer these services so that your company is known to the General Contractors in your area.
Bid Closeout: Knowing how the numbers need to come together on bid day for a competitive estimate is just as important as an accurate take-off. Our numbers analysis will be performed and important information regarding the bid will be shared with you. Finally, any adjustment to the estimate is done and we work closely with you to finalize the bid before it is sent out.
Bid Tracking to get Results: Post bid follow up calls are made to confirm who won the bid, and what your placement was compared to other bidders, because bidding doesn’t stop on bid day. We use the information to adjust numbers on the next bid when necessary. We do follow up calls on all of our estimates, as it is vital information to help bid-win ratios.
Get a Quick Quote For Your Next Construction Project
Using state-of-the-art estimating software, Charter Estimating generates quotes based on the blueprint of your project plan. We understand your project may be under a time crunch. If so, please send us your plan via email and we will provide an electrical estimate quickly.
No matter where you are building, our team is available to assist you in your time of need. We offer electrical estimates for electrical projects all over the United States. We can also provide the forms and services to launch your next project. Our team can handle the scheduling and billing details to ensure that everything stays on track to meet your deadlines.
We also protect your investments through change order tracking, cost tracking, and Request for Information (RFI) tracking.
Choose Reliable Electrical Estimating Service Options with Charter Estimating Inc.
Winning electrical projects start with accurate numbers, organized documentation, and a clear understanding of project scope. As a certified electrical estimating company, Charter Estimating Inc. helps electrical contractors streamline the bidding process with detailed estimating solutions tailored to projects of every size.
Whether preparing bids for commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, or government work, every estimate is developed with precision and presented in an organized format that simplifies decision-making. Our goal is to help contractors spend less time preparing estimates and more time pursuing profitable opportunities.
Our Electrical Estimating Service Options Are Built Around Your Needs
Every contractor has unique estimating requirements, which is why Charter Estimating Inc. offers flexible electrical estimating support services options designed to support different project scopes and deadlines. From straightforward takeoffs to complete bid preparation, our estimating packages provide everything needed to build a competitive proposal.
Every estimating package includes:
- Power Feeders & Equipment
- Motor Feeders & Equipment Connections
- Systems Feeders & Devices
- Branch Work Sheets
- Bill of Materials for Supplier Pricing
- Pricing & Labor Breakdown
- Adjusted Material & Labor Recap Sheet
- Estimate Summary & Preliminary Base Bid Price
- Inclusions & Exclusions Sheet for Standard and Complete Services
All information is delivered in an editable Excel spreadsheet, making it easy to adjust labor rates, material pricing, overhead, profit margins, and other project variables as needed.
Our Comprehensive Estimates Cover Every Critical Detail
Successful bids require more than quantity takeoffs. Our estimating process focuses on developing organized documentation that supports informed pricing decisions throughout the bidding process. Contractors receive complete estimating packages that are easy to review, understand, and modify when project requirements change.
As a trusted provider of commercial electrical estimating services, Charter Estimating Inc. prepares detailed estimates for projects ranging from small commercial renovations to complex large-scale developments. Every estimate is reviewed carefully to ensure that major electrical systems, equipment, feeders, devices, and associated labor are properly accounted for before submission.
Our Complete Bid Support Extends Beyond the Estimate
Preparing an estimate is only one part of a successful bid. Charter Estimating Inc. also provides valuable support to help contractors prepare complete proposals with confidence.
Each estimating package may include:
- Complete supplier quote packages for lighting, switchgear, generators, and fire alarm systems.
- Detailed RFIs to address drawing discrepancies or specification concerns.
- Site visit requirement checklists whenever field verification is necessary.
- Professional bid proposals complete with inclusions and exclusions.
- Organized documentation that simplifies internal reviews before submission.
As an experienced electrical estimating contractor, Charter Estimating Inc. understands the importance of presenting estimates that are both technically accurate and practical for everyday bidding operations.
Our Estimating Process Supports Contractors from Start to Finish
Contractors submit project drawings, specifications, addenda, labor rates, and any available supplier information. Our estimating team reviews the documentation carefully before performing detailed quantity takeoffs and labor calculations.
Throughout the estimating process, we maintain clear communication regarding project scope, potential discrepancies, and clarification requirements. The result is one of the most dependable electrical estimating services for contractors, helping businesses prepare bids more efficiently while maintaining complete control over their final pricing decisions.
Because every estimate is delivered in an editable format, contractors can respond quickly to revised drawings, addenda, or client requests without having to recreate the estimate from scratch.
Our Additional Estimating Support Keeps Projects Moving
Beyond standard estimating, Charter Estimating Inc. provides services that improve overall bid preparation and project planning. These include estimate reviews, supplier coordination, bid proposal preparation, schedule updates, and organized project documentation that supports smoother bidding workflows.
Our electrical estimating support services are designed to reduce administrative workload while helping contractors manage multiple bids efficiently. For projects with accelerated schedules, we also understand that unexpected opportunities can arise. When deadlines become critical, our emergency electrical estimating services help contractors respond quickly without sacrificing organization or estimate quality.
Charter Estimating Inc. works as an extension of your estimating department, delivering objective, organized, and professional estimating solutions that support contractors across a wide range of electrical construction projects.
Build Stronger Electrical Bids with Charter Estimating Inc.
Every successful project begins with an estimate that is organized, practical, and built around real project requirements. As an independent electrical estimating company, Charter Estimating Inc. simplify bid preparation, improves project planning, and helps your team respond confidently to every bidding opportunity.
Contact Charter Estimating Inc. today to discuss your next project and receive an estimating package designed to support accurate, competitive, and efficient electrical bidding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a certified electrical estimating company provide?
A certified electrical estimating company prepares organized material takeoffs, labor calculations, supplier documentation, and bid proposals that help contractors submit accurate and competitive estimates.
What projects benefit from commercial electrical estimating services?
Commercial electrical estimating services support offices, retail buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, warehouses, hospitality projects, and other commercial construction developments.
Why should contractors outsource electrical estimating?
Outsourcing estimating saves valuable time, improves bid-preparation efficiency, reduces internal workload, and enables contractors to pursue more projects simultaneously.
Can electrical estimates be updated after project revisions?
Yes. Estimates are delivered in editable Excel spreadsheets, allowing contractors to quickly revise material costs, labor pricing, overhead, and other bid information.
What additional services are included with electrical estimating?
Services may include supplier quote packages, RFIs, site visit checklists, professional bid proposals, documentation of inclusions and exclusions, and organized estimate summaries.
