Electrical estimating software for subcontractors
Upload your electrical scope or plans and TradeBid creates a reviewable line-item bid draft for service, distribution, branch circuits, lighting, and low-voltage.
What TradeBid does for electrical contractors
- Automatic panel, circuit, and fixture takeoffs
- Labor hours you can review and adjust per line
- Material pricing for conduit, wire, devices, and gear
- Separate divisions for service, branch, and low-voltage
- Branded PDF ready to send from your phone
Electrical Estimating Software for Small Contractors
Small electrical shops rarely have a full-time estimator. TradeBid lets the owner or a foreman upload the plans, get a line-item draft for service, branch circuits, devices and lighting, and adjust labor and material before sending. You keep your own rates and markup, and every line stays editable.
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How it works
- Upload your electrical scope or plans.
- TradeBid builds a line-item bid draft.
- Review, adjust, and send a branded PDF.
Start with a 7-day trial, then continue on Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master. You can also buy a single bid for $100.
Frequently asked questions
What types of electrical work can TradeBid bid?
Commercial and residential service upgrades, tenant improvements, new construction, lighting retrofits, panel replacements, branch circuit work, and low-voltage systems.
Does it handle both commercial and residential?
Yes. TradeBid adapts to the scope you upload — whether that's a commercial T.I. or a residential panel upgrade.
How accurate are the material quantities?
TradeBid reads your scope documents and drafts quantities from them. Accuracy depends on plan quality, so review and adjust every line item before sending.
What's the best estimating software for electrical contractors?
The best fit is the one that matches how you bid. Small and mid-size electrical contractors usually want quick takeoffs from plan PDFs, editable labor and material lines, and a clean proposal. TradeBid does that in the browser, starting with a 7-day trial for $0.00.