Div 26–28 · Electrical Division
Low Voltage Estimating Services — ZIP-Code Calibrated Across the USA
Bid-ready low voltage estimating calibrated to your exact US project ZIP code — itemized CSI Div 26–28 material quantities, local union/open-shop labor man-hours, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and editable Excel BOQ delivered in 24–48 hours.
Quick Scope Facts
CSI DivisionDiv 26–28
Starting Flat Fee$85
Typical Range$85 – $650
Turnaround24–48 Hours
SoftwareTrimble Accubid Anywhere
Quantities & Assemblies Measured in Low Voltage Estimating
- Complete Low Voltage Estimating material, fixture, assembly, and accessory takeoff from PDF/CAD/BIM plans
- Measured feeder & branch EMT, rigid, PVC, and MC cable runs with fittings
- Lighting fixture counts, dimming/Title 24/ASHRAE 90.1 controls & hangers
- NECA Standard/High/Complex labor hours calibrated to local IBEW or open-shop wages
Expensive Bid-Day Scope Gaps We Catch
- ! Missed home-run distances and slab-to-deck riser multipliers
- ! Unaccounted lighting control packs, emergency inverters, or gear manufacturer lead-time alternates
- ! Omitted trenching/concrete encasement on underground primary/secondary duct banks
Benchmark CSI Div 26–28 Line Items
| CSI Code | Description | Qty | National Base | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 24 13 | 2000A 480Y/277V 3P 4W Main Switchboard (65kAIC) | 1 EA | $48,500/EA | Includes ground-fault main, SPD, utility CT section |
| 26 05 33 | 3/4" EMT Conduit w/ Steel Compression Couplings & Hangers | 14,800 LF | $4.95/LF | Includes boxes, straps, and 12ft deck factor |
| 26 05 19 | #12 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Stranded Copper Conductor | 52,400 LF | $0.78/LF | Includes 8% makeup & pull waste allowance |
| 26 51 19 | 2x4 Architectural Troffer LED 40W 0-10V Dimmable | 215 EA | $192/EA | Seismic grid clips, whip, and lamping labor |
| 28 31 00 | Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel + Initiating/Notification Devices | 94 EA | $315/EA | Plenum FPLP wiring, programming & AHJ test |
Related Electrical Takeoff Services
Active US ZIP-Code Cost Benchmarks for Low Voltage Estimating
99779 · Tok, AK (127)
99780 · Tok, AK (127.8)
99801 · Juneau, AK (126.4)
99850 · Juneau, AK (125.3)
99901 · Ketchikan, AK (123.7)
99950 · Ketchikan, AK (123.5)
99540 · Indian, AK (124.9)
99546 · Adak, AK (122.9)
99547 · Atka, AK (125.6)
35203 · Birmingham, AL (89.8)
35204 · Birmingham, AL (87.1)
36602 · Mobile, AL (90.6)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Low Voltage Estimating FAQs
Pricing, CSI MasterFormat deliverables, ZIP-code wage calibration, and turnaround windows
What is included in your low voltage estimating package?
Every low voltage estimating deliverable includes an unlocked CSI Div 26–28 Microsoft Excel workbook with itemized material quantities, waste allowances, 5-digit US ZIP-code calibrated labor hours and crew rates, color-coded PDF takeoff markups, and bid-day scope inclusions/exclusions.
How much does low voltage estimating cost and how fast is delivery?
Fees start at $85 (typical commercial range $85 – $650) based strictly on drawing sheet count and complexity—never a percentage of bid value. You receive a firm quote in 15 minutes and completed takeoffs in 24–48 hours.
How do you calibrate electrical labor and material pricing to my project ZIP code?
Every estimate applies 5-digit US postal-code labor productivity factors, prevailing Davis-Bacon or union local wage schedules when required, regional freight adjustments, and current distributor pricing across CSI Div 26–28.
What software and file formats do you deliver for electrical estimates?
Our electrical estimators run Trimble Accubid Anywhere, McCormick Systems, ConEst IntelliBid and deliver an unlocked, formula-driven Microsoft Excel workbook plus color-coded PDF takeoff markups within 24–48 hours.
Ready to price your next bid without guesswork?
Send your PDF drawings, specs, and 5-digit project ZIP code. Receive a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes and your unlocked Excel takeoff in 24–48 hours.
Flat fee from $80 · Dual-estimator QA review · Unlocked Excel + marked-up PDF layers