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Upload plans. Get a solid bid.

Turn electrical PDFs into material counts, wire lists, and baseline labor estimates. Stop counting symbols by hand. Stop missing spec notes that kill your margins.

What you get

Combined Materials List

Device counts across all sheets, using the legend as ground truth.

Wire List by Gauge

Rough footage estimates broken down by wire type (14, 12, 10 AWG, etc.).

Baseline Labor Estimate

Starting man-hours based on device counts. Fully editable.

Classified Notes

Spec flags like night work, KAIC requirements, trenching—with page references.

How it works

1

Upload your plans

Drop in electrical PDFs (drawings + specs). We handle multi-page sets.

2

Confirm the legend

We read the legend and map symbols. You verify or adjust.

3

Review the output

See material counts, wire list, labor estimate, and flagged notes.

4

Export and adjust

Download Excel or PDF. Tweak numbers based on job conditions.

What SolidBid is and isn't

We're honest about what this tool does. It's a starting point, not a magic button.

SolidBid IS

  • A solid first-pass takeoff
  • Material counts you can verify
  • Spec flags so nothing gets missed
  • A starting point for your bid

SolidBid IS NOT

  • A replacement for estimator judgment
  • Perfectly accurate every time
  • A quoting or pricing tool
  • Routing or scheduling software

Export your way

Get your estimate in a format that works for your workflow.

Excel

.xlsx format

PDF Summary

Print-ready report

Frequently asked questions

SolidBid uses the legend on your drawings to identify and count symbols. Accuracy depends on drawing quality and legend clarity. We recommend reviewing the output as a starting point, not a final takeoff.

PDF files. Most electrical drawings are already in PDF format.

We estimate wire footage based on square footage, device counts, and breaker requirements. This is a rough starting point—you should adjust based on actual routing and job conditions.

These are spec notes that could affect your estimate: overtime/night work, KAIC requirements, trenching responsibility, trade sequencing. We flag them with page references so you don't miss them.

We're currently running pilots with select electrical contractors. Contact us to discuss pricing and see if you're a fit.

Yes! Request a pilot and we'll run your actual drawings through the system so you can see real output.

Ready to try it with your plans?

We'll run your actual drawings through SolidBid so you can see real output before committing.