Electrical Estimating & Takeoff Software

Electrical estimating software provides an online platform for estimators to complete project takeoffs and estimating with ease. It offers a faster and more accurate alternative to traditional, paper-based takeoff and estimating, simply because everything can be done online.

With just an internet browser, estimators can upload their plans to the software (or create new plans on screen) and use intuitive digital tools to measure and mark lengths, areas and quantities. Precise materials lists and even estimates can be generated with just a few clicks for any electrical tender large or small.

Electrical takeoff software makes for quicker, more accurate estimating, which translates to more jobs won, less waste, and ultimately more profit for you. If you want your business to have a competitive edge and stay profitable in today’s world, keeping on top of the latest industry technology like electrical estimating software is key.

Groundplan currently integrates with a host of job management software: simPRO, AroFlo, tradietech and Workmate, and we’re always on the lookout for new integrations that will benefit you.

Our integration with job management software like simPRO means that you can push a bill of quantities from Groundplan directly into simPRO to get quotes to your customers faster, streamline job scheduling, and more. Because we’re cloud based, integrations are easy – so if you’d like to see us work with specific software, let us know!

Estimating software has many advantages: the best of the bunch being accuracy and speed. Because you’re mapping, measuring and marking every detail on your plans online, you can easily keep them clear and consistent. There’s no confusing highlighter marks or scribbled notes! Materials lists are precise and adding labour costs is as simple as entering your rates and mark-ups; Groundplan can calculate a full bill of materials in just seconds.

Plus, you can access your plans and estimates at any time and from anywhere, all you need is an internet connection.

The best estimating software for electricians is one that integrates seamlessly into your business’ workflow and processes and requires little or even no training of your staff. Software like this can be at work improving your productivity quickly – rather than, if it’s too complicated, becoming detrimental to it. Cloud-based software is also key, so you can collaborate with your staff in real time and access your plans anywhere with an internet connection.

We know exactly what it takes to help even the most reluctant online estimators get a good handle on and even appreciate electrical takeoff software. It helps that Groundplan is so easy to use and that many estimators recognise its benefits very quickly. Even still, we offer free set-up assistance and training from our trade experts; simply ask us when you sign up!

Electrical estimators in Australia typically use cloud-based takeoff and estimating tools rather than spreadsheets. Groundplan is purpose-built for this - it lets you do the takeoff directly on the PDF plan, auto-count symbols, and generate a bill of quantities automatically. Customers report completing estimates up to 70% faster than manual methods. It's rated 4.8/5 on Capterra by electrical contractors across Australia and NZ.

The best electrical estimating software is the one that fits how your business works. For Australian and NZ sparkies, Groundplan consistently rates as a top choice - 4.8/5 on Capterra from 60+ verified trade businesses, built specifically for the AU/NZ market, with local support. It handles both residential and commercial electrical work and integrates with simPRO, AroFlo and Fergus.

Yes - Groundplan is used by sole operators through to larger electrical businesses across Australia and NZ. Pricing is per user, so you only pay for what you need. The 7-day free trial gives you full access to try it on a real job before you commit. No credit card required.

Yes. Groundplan works as electrical quoting software - you do the takeoff on the plan, quantities flow through to your estimate, and your quote is ready to send. Australian sparkies use it to quote residential and commercial jobs faster and more accurately than working from a spreadsheet.

There's no professional-grade free electrical estimating software that handles plan takeoffs properly. Most "free" options are basic spreadsheet tools. Groundplan offers a 7-day free trial - no credit card required - which gives you enough time to complete a real estimate and see exactly how much time you save.

Yes. Groundplan handles both. The symbol library, plan tools, and quoting features work across residential jobs - new builds, rewires, service work - and commercial electrical projects of any size. If you do both, it's all in the same account.