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Description
Electrical Takeoff Software is a web-based service designed for electrical contractors and estimators to facilitate the takeoff and estimation process from electrical drawings. Users can upload either vector files or scanned PDFs of their plan sets, which encompass power, lighting, systems layouts, one-line diagrams, schedules, and notes. The platform efficiently identifies and highlights electrical devices on each sheet, tracks branch circuits and homerun paths, and calculates wire and conduit lengths. It then transforms these counts and measurements into material and labor estimates, categorized by CSI sections, while utilizing customer-specific rates and job-cost configurations. Furthermore, counts are validated against available panel and fixture schedules for accuracy. The software streamlines the workflow by flagging any ambiguities in the drawings and addressing open scope questions that might affect the bids, ultimately providing a comprehensive bid recap, along with exports for counts and lengths, RFI letters, and an evidence sheet for documentation. Users can conveniently review their results directly in the browser and export the data in various formats, such as XLSX, CSV, or PDF, to integrate seamlessly with their existing estimating processes. This ensures that estimators have all the necessary tools to create accurate and competitive bids.
Description
ZapSketch is an online tool designed specifically for electricians, electrical contractors, and estimators to facilitate the planning of electrical home runs. It allows users to import floor-plan PDFs, draw walls on a blank canvas, or start from a quick sketch, enabling them to place panels, junction boxes, and devices while routing circuits and raceways efficiently. As users modify their layouts, the application automatically measures run lengths and offers insights on preliminary conductor sizing, ampacity, voltage drop, and conduit fill based on the NEC 2023 standards. Users can also access circuit schedules and export their marked-up plan PDFs along with raceway pull schedules for purposes such as estimating, review, and transitioning to the field; however, some export options and unmarked reports necessitate a Pro subscription. Additionally, there are free standalone calculators available for voltage drop, wire sizing, and conduit fill. While ZapSketch serves as a valuable preliminary planning tool, it is essential to note that it should not replace thorough code reviews, engineering judgment, or the verification of actual project conditions. This tool enhances workflow efficiency and supports better project management for electrical professionals.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$49 one-time
Each drawing-set takeoff is a one-time purchase priced at $0.02 per square foot of floor area, with a $49 minimum and a cap of $2 per device counted. The project page shows the price before payment; there is no subscription.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Free includes the planning workflow and preliminary checks; PDF exports are watermarked and redact commercial pull and calculation details. Pro is $19 per month, or $190 per year, and adds unwatermarked PDF exports, full raceway pull schedules, complete preliminary calculation reports, and commercial-use output. Standalone voltage-drop, conduit-fill, and wire-size calculators are available without signup.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Electrical Takeoff Software
Founded
2026
Website
www.electricaltakeoffsoftware.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
ZapSketch
Founded
2025
Country
Canada
Website
zapsketch.com
Product Features
Electrical Estimating
Billing & Invoicing
No
Change Orders
No
Cost Database
No
Project Management
No
Quotes / Proposals
No
Takeoff
No
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
No
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Product Features
Electrical Design
CAD Tools
No
Change Management
No
Collaboration
No
Compliance Management
Yes
Document Generation
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Electrical Parts Catalog
Yes
Functions / Calculations
Yes
One Line Diagram
No
PLC Tools
No
Reusable Designs
Yes
Symbol Library
Yes