Low Voltage / Fire Alarm Estimating
Low voltage and fire alarm takeoffs and estimates covering cabling, devices and security, with equipment and programming responsibility stated.
Bid more work
Hand off takeoffs and estimates so your team can chase more projects without adding headcount.
See exactly what is in
Every line ties back to a plan or spec reference, with scope assumptions written down.
Reviewed before delivery
Experienced review on every estimate, and direct access to the person who built it.
Low voltage is priced by system.
Cabling, devices, panels and programming each have separate scope and responsibility.
- Structured cabling and data
- Security, access control and cameras
- Fire alarm devices, panels and notification
- Pathways, racks and cable support
- Testing, labeling and certification
- Programming and commissioning responsibility
Quantities in the units low voltage is priced in.
- Cable: linear feet by type
- Devices: count by type
- Panels and racks: count by schedule
- Pathways: linear feet
- Testing: points or devices
- Labor: hours by system
Where low voltage scope slips.
Checked by the founder and chief estimator.
Our estimators perform the work, and every estimate is checked by the founder and chief estimator.
Good questions.
Who uses this service?
Low voltage and fire alarm contractors, general contractors and design-build teams.
Do you include owner-furnished equipment?
Owner-furnished items are noted as furnished by others, with installation included when the scope says so.
Can I get quantities only?
Yes. A quantity takeoff carries no unit costs. A priced estimate states the pricing basis: your rates, Hemingway pricing inputs for the project's ZIP code, or an applicable wage determination.
What should I send?
Technology and fire alarm plans, schedules and risers, architectural plans, Division 27 and 28 specifications and addenda.
Request a low voltage quote
Send the location, scope, documents and due date. We reply with availability and a quote.