Electrical takeoff software for PDF plans
Upload the electrical set and specs. EstimatorAI reads the sheets, pulls out device and fixture counts, and answers questions about panels, feeders and notes, so your takeoff starts from a first pass you can review.
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See the workflow
This is EstimatorAI's general product walkthrough: upload plans, ask and review, export to Excel. It's an illustrative demo, not an electrical project, and it doesn't show real project quantities.
What gets measured
| Item | Typical unit |
|---|---|
| Receptacles, switches, data and low-voltage outlets | Each (EA), by type |
| Light fixtures, by type tag from the fixture schedule | Each (EA), by type |
| Branch conduit and wire | Linear feet (LF); wire is often priced per hundred or thousand feet |
| Feeders and homeruns | Linear feet per run, by size from the one-line or feeder schedule |
| Panels, switchboards, transformers and disconnects | Each (EA), with ratings from the schedules |
| Boxes, fittings, supports and equipment connections | Each (EA) |
Common pitfalls
- Counting fixtures from plan symbols without checking the fixture schedule for type changes and alternates.
- Missing connections shown on other trades' sheets, such as mechanical equipment, kitchen equipment or owner-furnished items.
- Measuring runs in plan view only and forgetting vertical drops, rises and real routing.
- Pricing from superseded sheets after an addendum changes panel schedules or device locations.
- Leaving scope between electrical, fire alarm and low voltage unassigned.
How EstimatorAI handles it
Upload the electrical sheets together with the architectural and mechanical sheets and the spec book, so questions are answered in the context of the whole job. EstimatorAI reads the set and gives you a first pass on devices, fixtures, panels and feeders that you can check against the drawings, then export to Excel and price with your own labor units. Questions you can ask:
- How many type A light fixtures are on the first floor lighting plan?
- Which mechanical units need an electrical connection or a disconnect?
- What does the spec require for conduit in exposed areas?
- Which sheets changed in the latest addendum?
Frequently asked questions
Can EstimatorAI do an electrical takeoff from PDF plans?
Yes. Upload your electrical PDFs and specs, and EstimatorAI extracts device, fixture and equipment quantities and answers questions about the set. You review the first pass and export it to Excel.
Does it count light fixtures and devices?
Yes. You can ask for counts by fixture type or device type, by sheet or area, and check them against the plans before you price.
Can it measure conduit and wire runs?
EstimatorAI is strongest at reading the set: counts, schedules, feeder sizes and spec requirements. Treat any run length as a first pass and verify it against the scaled drawings and your routing assumptions.
Do I still need to review the takeoff?
Yes. EstimatorAI gives you a fast starting point, and an estimator should always check quantities against the drawings before a bid goes out.
Can I export the takeoff to Excel?
Yes. Export your quantities to Excel and keep pricing in the spreadsheets and labor units you already use.
How much does EstimatorAI cost?
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial (card required). After the trial, EstimatorAI is $79/month, $149/quarter, or $499/year.
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