How to Estimate Electrical Jobs Like a Pro – Tools, Tactics & Real-World Examples

Join us for a FREE live training packed with real-world strategies and insider tactics you can apply immediately.

What we’re about to show you has helped electrical contractors like you eliminate estimation bottlenecks and boost bid-to-win rates by up to 20% in just minutes.

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Buried in specs, chasing prices, juggling labor rates?

The Daily Reality of Electrical Estimators Is BRUTAL and Unforgiving.

Estimating isn’t just about math—it’s about managing chaos under pressure. Whether you're new or decades in to the game as an estimator, you know the real grind:

Pressure to Be Fast, But Never Wrong

You’re constantly balancing accuracy and speed. One error, and it’s on you—miss a cost, and margins evaporate. Miss a deadline, and the bid’s dead.

Specs That Shift Mid-Bid

Missing details, vague requirements, or last-minute changes derail your entire workflow—and it’s always on you to catch them.

Material Prices That Don’t Sit Still

Copper’s up. Conduit’s backordered. Fixtures just jumped 15%. You’re expected to hit a moving target and still deliver a winning number.

Labor Rates That Vary by the Hour

Union vs non-union. Apprenticeship tiers. Overtime, travel, and variable site conditions—it’s a complex equation, and you’re the one doing the math.

Spending nights combing through outdated spec sheets?

Manually updating product pricing across dozens of items?

Second-guessing every labor hour because crew costs keep changing?

Fighting with spreadsheets, PDFs, and fragmented tools just to stay afloat?

Constantly rebuilding takeoffs from scratch because the plans changed again?

Struggling to justify your numbers to GCs who don’t understand how fast things change?

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Reserve Your Seat for Our Live Electrical Estimating Course

Here’s What You’ll Learn

We’re pulling back the curtain on the exact methods top-performing electrical estimators are using to build faster, smarter, and more profitable bids with less stress and more control.
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Hyper-Accurate Bids Without the Manual Mess
We’re pulling back the curtain on the exact methods top-performing electrical estimators are using to build faster, smarter, and more profitable bids with less stress and more control.
Value Engineering That Doesn’t Kill Quality
Tired of bids getting gutted after submission? Learn how to price strategically using real data—swapping materials, adjusting labor, and still staying compliant.
Automated Compliance That Wows Clients
We’ll walk you through how to generate code-compliant, professional proposals in minutes—without Googling NEC tables or reformatting PDFs.

Smarter, Faster Estimating (Without the Guesswork)

You’ll learn how to instantly scope your bid with precision—no more overbuilding or underpricing. Say goodbye to manual markups and hello to speed, accuracy, and confidence.

More Competitive, Profitable Bids

We’ll show you how to spot value-engineered alternatives and make smart material decisions that protect your margin and still win the job. You’ll know how to present bids that stand out and make you money.

Instant Code-Compliance, No Stress

Never worry about forgetting a local code requirement again. You’ll see how to auto-generate client-ready proposals that check all the boxes and impress every time.

Clear Eyes on Scope, Cost, and Risk

Learn how to dissect your plan, compare costs in real time, and adjust your estimate to avoid profit loss before it happens. You'll be able to identify blind spots that most estimators miss—and fix them fast.
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Real Estimating Tactics. Real Job Scenarios. No Fluff

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A repeatable framework for high-accuracy electrical estimates

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A system for navigating fluctuating material and labor costs

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Tools to help you bid faster, smarter, and with less stress

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A competitive edge that makes you the estimator everyone wants on their team

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

You're in good company. Hear from contractors who've made the switch.
"We used to spend 40+ hours on complex industrial bids. We're doing the same scope in less than 5 hours. It's truly game-changing for our bottom line."
David R.
Ops Manager, Bright Spark Electric
"The consistency is what blew me away. Every bid is accurate, every time. We've eliminated costly miscalculations and our profit margins have never been better."
Morgan L.
Owner, NewSource Electric
"We were constantly hiring and training estimators. Now, we've scaled our bidding capacity by 4x without adding a single person to payroll."
Mark S.
Owner, Apex Electrical Contractors

Take a look at how our technology stacks up against hiring an estimator.

What if technology could do it better, faster, and more consistently, giving you back time and boosting your profits?
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After Our Webinar
Before
Bid Confidence
You know exactly what to look for—and how to catch it before it costs you.
Constant second-guessing and hoping you didn’t miss anything.
Material Pricing
Confidently apply value-engineered choices with real-time pricing strategy.
Digging through old spreadsheets or chasing vendors for updates.
Plan & Spec Changes
You know how to quickly adjust scope and pricing without redoing the whole bid.
Last-minute revisions throw your entire takeoff off track.
Time per Estimate
Streamlined workflows help you deliver faster—without sacrificing accuracy.
Bids take hours (or days), and deadlines feel like pressure cookers.
Labor Cost Strategy
You’ll walk away with a framework for building smart, scalable labor plans by job type and crew.
You’re guessing based on past jobs or asking around.
Proposal Quality
Polished, compliant, client-ready proposals that make you look like the pro you are
Clunky or inconsistent reports that don’t instill trust.
Estimator Mindset
Always in reaction mode, juggling fire drills.
You operate with control, clarity, and confidence, ready to win more work, not just chase it.

Basic plan

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Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
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You're Probably Thinking

But What If...

What if I don’t have time for a class right now?
We get it—you are slammed. That’s exactly why this session is built to deliver max value, fast. In under 60 minutes, you’ll walk away with real strategies you can apply on your very next bid. No fluff. No filler. Just practical insights that help you move faster and smarter from day one.
What if this doesn’t apply to the type of work I do?
Whether you’re bidding residential, commercial, or industrial jobs—this training speaks your language. We’ll cover examples and workflows pulled from real projects across sectors, so no matter your specialty, you’ll see tactics you can adapt immediately.
What if it’s just another glorified sales pitch?
It’s not. This class is led by pros who’ve spent years in the trenches of electrical estimating. You’ll get real frameworks, pricing tactics, and bid strategy—not a product demo in disguise. We’ll show you tools and ideas that work with or without Makeoff. (That said, once you see it, you might not go back.)

Reserve Your Spot for This Free Estimating Class

You don’t need another tool walkthrough. You need a strategy. This free 60-minute class will give you a repeatable framework for building faster, more accurate, and more profitable bids—no matter what kind of electrical work you estimate.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to:
  • • Cut your estimating time by 50–80% using smarter workflows and automation.
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    • Eliminate bid errors and scope gaps that kill profit margins later on.
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    • Break down specs, plans, and product changes without restarting your entire takeoff.
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    • Price labor and material with confidence using real-world data and examples.
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    • Adjust your bids in real-time as scope and conditions evolve.
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    • Create professional, code-compliant proposals that win client trust.
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    • Outpace your competition by bidding faster, smarter, and more consistently.
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CEO, Makeoff
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Morgan
Owner, Electrical Contractor

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