The Lightning-Fast Takeoff & Estimating Solution for all Trades

Electrical Estimating Software

Groundplan’s electrical estimating and takeoff software is completely cloud based, so you can manage your projects seamlessly from anywhere in the world.

Completing your electrical takeoff has never been easier: simply choose your measurement and place it on the plan – and we'll generate your Bill of Quantities

Count tool for counting individual items like downlights and switches
Length tool for measuring items like cables, trays and conduits
Area tool for measuring square meterage
Plan Revisions
Project Calendar
Cloud technology for live sharing
Task management
Designed for residential and commercial takeoff

Personalised PDF Electrical Plan Design

With more than 300 standard electrical symbols available in Groundplan, electrical plan design is a breeze. Add lighting and power symbols, then use Groundplan’s Arc tool to run the circuits. Once you’ve placed the symbols in the right position, Groundplan will automatically count all items for you. Plus, you’ll be in complete control of your PDF plans with the ability to edit any item as you please.

Place more than 300 standard symbols
Use the Arc Tool for drawing circuitry
Draw clear, concise lines
Delete symbols as needed
Add text boxes
Add Title block and logos to personalise
Add legend

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Electrical Labour and Parts Estimating

Groundplan has built the link between electrical takeoff and estimating. Get quotes to your customers faster, as Groundplan builds an estimate from your electrical takeoff in seconds. That means no more time wasted on manual estimates, more quotes, and more profit.

Upload your rates from CSV
Save takeoff templates for future projects
Use formulas to multiply materials and calculate wastage
Labour calculator
Quantify your costs
Download electrical estimates directly to Excel

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Count Assist

Just when you thought the takeoff process couldn't get any faster, now you can simply select a symbol, and within seconds, Groundplan will find the rest.

Count Assist is ideal for anyone doing large-scale takeoffs particularly where high-volume counting is required.

Then Review, Apply, Done

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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: Fergus, Simpro, AroFlo, Servicem8, Ascora and Xero. They're always looking for new integrations that will benefit you.
Groundplan's integration with job management software allows you to push a bill of quantities directly into your Job Management software to get quotes to your customers faster, streamline job scheduling, and more.
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.

Training & Support

It's one of our most popular features. With free training and several support channels available, we'll get you up and running in no time.

Free Training for every account

Every new paying company receives one hour of free online training.

Every trial starts with a free demo from one of our Trade Experts — real people who know the industry and know the software inside out. And if you ever get stuck, we're right there via email, in-app chat, or phone. Unlimited training is available to all customers, so you're never left to figure things out on your own. Not to mention the Groundplan Academy and the Help Guide. We'll make sure you and your team are confident using Groundplan from day one. Ready to give it a go?

Sign up for a 7-day free trial, and one of our Trade Experts will be in touch to walk you through exactly how Groundplan can work for your business.

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