Electrical takeoffs are not just numbers on a page. They are where a project either starts clean or starts slipping. Small misses here turn into big problems later.
Missed material. Wrong labor. Extra hours no one planned for.
At 1-Degree, we provide detailed electrical takeoff services to support contractors during bidding and early planning.
The work is calm, methodical, and grounded in how jobs are actually built. Not how they look in a drawing set. How crews really install them, step by step.
We work remotely, but every project is treated as its own job. Its own drawings. Its own rules. Its own limits. No reused assumptions.
No copy-paste logic. Just a clear read of what is shown and what it will likely take to build it.
The goal is simple. Reduce guesswork before money is on the line.
What Our Electrical Takeoffs Include
Our takeoffs are built to be usable, not decorative. Clean enough to bid from. Clear enough to review without guessing.
Each takeoff typically includes:
• Complete electrical quantity takeoffs from issued construction drawings
• Material breakdowns organized by system and scope
• Labor units aligned with the defined work and project conditions
• Vendor-specific pricing inputs when provided or applicable to the job
• Written scope notes, assumptions, and exclusions so nothing hides in the margins
Everything is laid out so you can see what is included, what is not, and where questions may still live. That matters more than people admit.
Built From Real Job Experience
This service is shaped by years of hands-on estimating work. Projects vary. Drawings change. Deadlines tighten. Each estimate reflects real labor, real materials, and real site conditions. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is padded. Just clean numbers that make sense.
Simple, Clean and Easy to Use
Estimates are precise and understandable. Line items are organized. Quantities are broken down. Assumptions are written in plain language. The same document can be read and keep everyone on track, including the contractors, owners, and project managers.
Accuracy That Protects Margins
Small mistakes cost real money. Accurate Estimating Solutions focuses on catching details early. Scope gaps, missing items, and unclear plans are flagged before bids go out. That extra care helps protect margins and avoid costly surprises later.
How We Build Accurate Takeoffs
We use ConEst IntelliBid to structure estimates in a way that mirrors real installation flow. It helps us stay consistent and disciplined, especially when scopes get layered or drawings get dense.
For measurement and quantity extraction, we use PlanSwift. It allows us to pull clean quantities from drawings, track revisions, and keep counts aligned as plans change. And they always change. That part is never a surprise.
The software helps, sure. But it is just a tool. The value comes from reading the drawings carefully, understanding the scope, and applying judgment where the plans stop being clear.
Why Contractors Work With 1-Degree
Contractors come to us because the takeoffs are practical. They make sense. They do not try to oversell certainty where none exists.
• Each project is estimated on its own, without bundled logic or recycled scopes
• Experience across commercial, industrial, and residential electrical work
• Clear documentation that supports bidding, procurement, and internal review
• Post-estimate walkthroughs to explain quantities, scope limits, and assumptions
Think of it like a clean job map. Not perfect. Not prophetic. Just clear enough to move forward without blind spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Each project is handled independently, with its own review, quantities, and notes. Nothing is grouped or reused.
We review each project based on the standards shown in the drawings and the authority having jurisdiction listed. Any unclear or missing items are noted in the takeoff.
Turnaround depends on scope, drawing quality, and project complexity. Expedited delivery may be available when needed, depending on workload.
Yes. We provide post-estimate clarification and walkthroughs so clients understand the numbers, assumptions, and scope boundaries.
Revisions and addenda can be reviewed and incorporated as needed. The impact is handled on a project-by-project basis.
Electrical quantity takeoff specialists at 1-Degree evaluate electrical plans carefully to produce reliable detailed takeoffs and material quantity lists. Using innovative estimating solutions and accurate estimating solutions, their team helps contractors reduce estimating errors, improve project budgeting, and strengthen planning for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.