- Jul 14, 2025
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- United States of America
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- Electrical Engineer (Qualified)
Hey everyone 
I’m an electrical contractor, and I’ve been thinking about something important:
Should we really get proper estimates for our projects? And how necessary are they, really?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on a few things:
Do you think getting estimates is a waste of time and money?
Or is it a crucial step for managing profit margins, material planning, and labor costs?
Do you create estimates yourself, or hire a professional estimator?
If you regularly use estimates, have you noticed a real benefit on any of your projects?
Drop your experiences, advice, or opinions below
Let’s open this up for discussion — especially helpful for newer contractors in the field.
I’m an electrical contractor, and I’ve been thinking about something important:
Should we really get proper estimates for our projects? And how necessary are they, really?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on a few things:
Do you think getting estimates is a waste of time and money? Or is it a crucial step for managing profit margins, material planning, and labor costs? Do you create estimates yourself, or hire a professional estimator? If you regularly use estimates, have you noticed a real benefit on any of your projects?Drop your experiences, advice, or opinions below
Let’s open this up for discussion — especially helpful for newer contractors in the field.
