Materials cost more than expected. Labor runs longer. Profit shrinks.
Good estimating does not stop problems. But it helps you see them early. That matters.
That is where 1-Degree comes in.
We take your drawings, notes, and scope and turn them into a clean, usable estimate. Not fluff. Not guesswork.
Just numbers you can actually plan around.
How Contractors Improve Profit Control with 1-Degree
Detailed, Code-Aware Estimates
We build estimates using structured electrical assemblies supported by ConEst IntelliBid. That helps keep things consistent. Wire is counted. Devices are counted. Labor is tied to real tasks, not vague assumptions.
You can trace costs back to the source. If something feels high, you can see why. If something looks light, you can catch it early. That kind of visibility changes how bids are reviewed.
Efficient Digital Takeoffs
PlanSwift is our tool of choice for takeoffs. Everything happens on screen. Measure it. Check it. Measure again if needed. No paper scaling. No scribbled notes on the side of a plan.
Quantities connect directly to the estimate. That reduces drift. It also saves time. Less back and forth. Fewer what-ifs later.
Vendor Pricing Integration
Material pricing is reviewed and folded into the estimate when supplier information is available. Nothing fancy here. Just making sure the numbers line up with what is actually being quoted.
This helps limit surprises after the bid goes out. It also makes revisions easier if pricing shifts, which happens more often than anyone likes to admit.
Clear Reporting for Better Decisions
The final estimate breaks costs into labor, materials, and totals. Simple categories. Easy to read. Easy to explain to a partner, a PM, or yourself at 10 p.m.
You can spot pressure points. You can compare options. You can decide where to be aggressive and where to stay safe. That clarity is the point.
1-Degree helps contractors turn drawings into estimates they can trust. Not perfect. Just solid. Clear. Useful. One project at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Each estimate reflects the labor and cost factors tied to that specific project and location.
Yes. If the scope is defined, we can estimate it, whether the project is large or small.
Standard power and lighting, low-voltage and data, and other electrical systems shown on the plans.
If updated drawings or scope changes come in, the estimate can be revised to match the new information.
Timing depends on the size and complexity of the project. Faster turnaround can be discussed when needed.
Yes. We walk through the estimate and answer questions so everything is clear and usable.