Lighting
- Light fittings by type
- Emergency and exit lighting
- Lighting controls and sensors
- External and feature lighting
ASMM / ANZSMM · Electrical Services · NPWC 23 LP
Electrical Services Estimating
Light and power takeoffs in metres and numbers, to AS/NZS 3000
Electrical estimates are counts and lengths: light fittings, outlets, circuits, containment and cable. The detail is in the switchboards, the cable sizing and the testing and compliance work that follows.
We take off the full electrical scope from the layouts and schedules, count every point, measure cable and containment, and return a priced schedule matched to Light and Power in the ASMM and 23 LP in the NPWC.
Points countedLights, power and data
AS/NZS 3000Wiring Rules
Cable in metresBy size and type
SwitchboardsComponents scheduled
Deliverables
What You Actually Receive
| Deliverable | Format | Detail level |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | Excel, No. | By fitting type and control |
| Power outlets and switches | Excel, No. | Power points, data points, isolators and switches |
| Cabling | Excel, m | By size, type and circuit |
| Containment | Excel, m | Conduit, tray, trunking and ladder |
| Switchboards | Excel, No. | Main and sub boards by component |
| Testing and commissioning | Excel, hrs | Testing and tagging allowances |
| Priced estimate | Excel + PDF | Supply and installation, with GST on its own line |
Australian Framework
How This Work Fits Into the Australian Standards
Every estimate is structured to the trade sections used for tendering and to the elements used for early cost plans, so one set of quantities serves both.
| Trade section (ASMM / ANZSMM) | Element (NPWC / AIQS) |
|---|---|
| Electrical Services / Light & Power | 23 LP Light and Power |
Scope Coverage
Electrical Work We Measure
Every circuit from the main switchboard to the last light.
Power
- General power outlets
- Dedicated circuits
- Isolators and switches
- Floor boxes
Distribution
- Main switchboards
- Sub boards
- Metering
- Cable tray and ladder
Cabling
- Power cables by size
- Conduit and trunking
- Earthing and bonding
- Cable terminations
Special systems
- Generators and UPS
- Solar PV and batteries
- EV charging
- Lightning protection
Our Process
Start a Project →
How We Prepare Your Estimate
Five steps from your drawings to a electrical services number you can defend in a scope review.
-
01
Scope review
An estimator reads the electrical drawings, lighting layouts, switchboard schedules and the electrical specification before touching a takeoff tool, and lists every assumption, exclusion and missing item as a query for you to confirm. Nothing is priced on a guess.
-
02
Digital measurement
Quantities are measured digitally in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff, in metric: lineal metres of cable and conduit, counts of light fittings, outlets and switches, and numbers of switchboard components. Each measurement sits on a named layer, so the marked-up PDF you receive is a visual audit trail.
-
03
Pricing
We price the quantities using current Australian supplier quotes, subcontract rates and published benchmarks such as Rawlinsons, adjusted for your postcode and state. If you give us your own rates or a preferred supplier schedule, we use those.
-
04
Senior QA review
Before anything is sent, a second estimator compares the takeoff with the drawings and verifies the measuring rules, deductions, wastage allowances and productivity assumptions.
-
05
Delivery
Excel and PDF files reach your inbox within one to two days for standard jobs. One round of changes is included, and we remain available for tender queries and scope questions after the tender.
Tooling
Software We Work In
You do not have to hold a licence for these tools. We do the measuring with them and hand over the results.
Bluebeam Revu
Measuring, marking and comparing drawings on screen.
PlanSwift
Takeoffs made from ready-built assemblies, with quantities you can export.
On-Screen Takeoff
Layer-based measuring on big commercial drawing sets.
Rawlinsons-benchmarked rates
Up-to-date Australian unit rates, compared with supplier and subcontractor quotes.
Microsoft Excel
The final file, set out to match your cost codes and trade sections.
If you use Buildsoft, CostX, Estimate One, Procore or your own template, let us know and we will prepare the file so it imports straight in.
Turnaround & Pricing
Cost and Delivery Time
We quote a fee for each project before starting, in AUD excluding GST. We never bill by the hour, and you are never charged more than the quote.
Small / residential scope
24 hoursHouses and small commercial buildings.
Typical fee A$350 to A$850
Mid-size commercial
24 to 48 hoursOffices, retail and clinics.
Typical fee A$850 to A$1,800
Large / complex
48 to 72 hoursHospitals, industrial and large developments.
Typical fee A$1,800 to A$3,600
Monthly takeoff package
OngoingA set number of estimates every month, with your jobs placed first in the queue.
Flat monthly rate from A$2,200/mo
Cost vs. Capacity
Why Builders Hand Electrical Estimating to Us
A full-time estimator is a salary, super, software seats and training. A electrical services takeoff from us is a per-project cost that only appears when you are actually tendering.
- No software licences. Takeoff and cost-data subscriptions cost thousands of dollars per user each year. With us, you use ours.
- Tender more, more selectively. Most builders do not lose jobs through bad pricing. They lose them because they run out of time to reach enough tenders before closing.
- Site time stays site time. Items get overlooked when estimating at 9pm after a long day on site.
- Independent accuracy check. Even builders with in-house estimators use us to sanity-check large or unfamiliar electrical services scopes before they submit.
- Moves up and down with how busy you are. Five takeoffs in a busy month and none in a slow one. You never carry a fixed cost.
Who We Work With
Made for Anyone Pricing Electrical
Electrical contractors
Point and cable takeoffs.
Builders
Services allowances.
Developers
Electrical cost plans.
Suppliers
Fitting and cable lists.
Engineers
Cost feedback.
Solar installers
PV and battery scopes.
Sample Output
Sample Line Items
Every estimate has this much detail: quantities tied to elements and measured in metric, never lump sums.
| Item | Unit | Qty | Material | Labour | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED downlights | No. | 186 | $ | $ | $ |
| Double GPOs | No. | 142 | $ | $ | $ |
| 2.5 mm² TPS cable | m | 4,860 | $ | $ | $ |
| Cable tray, 300 mm | m | 320.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Main switchboard | No. | 1 | $ | $ | $ |
These example items show only the layout and units. They do not come from a client project.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do you work to AS/NZS 3000?
We measure what the documents show, which are designed to the Wiring Rules.
Do you count lighting by fitting type?
Yes, from the light schedule.
Do you include solar and EV chargers?
Yes.
Do you include testing?
Yes, as a separate line.
Which states and territories do you cover?
Every one. Prices are set for your project postcode and state, so a job in Darwin and a job in Melbourne get their own unit costs instead of one national average.
What does it cost?
A fee is quoted per project, in AUD excluding GST, before any work starts. You approve it in writing first. There is no hourly billing and no invoice larger than the quote.
How fast is turnaround?
Standard scopes ship in 24 to 48 hours. Large packages take 48 to 72 hours. If you are against a closing time, say so when you upload and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
Are my project details kept confidential?
Yes. We keep drawings, specifications and tender figures private, and if you prefer we will sign your NDA before we receive any documents.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready for Your Next Electrical Tender?
Send your drawings along with a short note on what the job covers. A fee and delivery date come back the same working day, and the finished estimate follows within one to two days of your approval.