Solar Estimating Services

Close 30% More Solar Deals with Estimates Delivered in 24 Hours. We provide solar contractors with detailed, easy-to-read estimates and material takeoffs, so you can bid more projects and focus on what you do best, installing.

10,000+

Projects Estimated

99%

Client Satisfaction

AACE

Certified

25+ Years Experience

Trusted by contractors nationwide

100+

Certified Estimators

95%

Client Retention

24/7

Support

Fast

Turnaround

24-Hour Delivery

Guaranteed Turnaround

Simplify Your Solar Project with Expert Estimating

Every solar contractor faces the same challenge: spending hours on detailed takeoffs or complex PV estimates that take you away from the work that matters most. When you’re managing plans and calculating every component, you risk costly errors, affecting both efficiency and project profitability. You need speed and accuracy to stay ahead. This is why smart professionals turn to reliable cost estimators.

Do Estimating provide comprehensive outsourced solar estimating solutions, handling everything from precise material takeoffs to detailed proposal design. Don’t let time consuming estimates slow your business. Partner with us for professional solar bid preparation that helps you win more projects and grow your business.

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Advanced Software

RSMeans database integration

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Certified Team

Expert quantity surveyors

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Hidden Savings

Cost optimization experts

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Win More Bids

Competitive advantage

Our Solar Estimating Deliverables

Every solar project deserves estimates that are actionable and easy to understand. We deliver comprehensive project packages designed to save you time and reduce errors. Our solar cost estimators ensure you have all the information needed to bid confidently, plan efficiently, and manage installations smoothly.

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  • Bid Summary Sheet: High-level project cost overview
  • Editable Excel Spreadsheets: Editable cost tracking sheets
  • Complete Bid Package: All documents ready for submission
  • Color coded Marked-Up Drawings: Clear annotated project plans
  • Labor Cost and hours calculations: Accurate installation labor costs
  • Breakdown by System Components: Costs separated by system parts
  • Comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM): Complete list of materials required
  • Detailed EPC Cost Breakdown: Engineering, procurement, construction costs.

Who We Work With?

At Do Estimating, we work with all clients who demand precision, speed, and reliability in estimating services. Our solar power estimators help you to save time, reduce costs, and make informed decisions with confidence.

  • General Contractors & Subcontractors: We provide fast estimates that help contractors manage multiple bids, control costs, and keep projects on schedule without adding staff.
  • Solar Contractors & Installers: Provide ready-to-use estimates according to your installation needs helping you speed up proposals and complete more profitable solar projects.
  • Architects & Engineers: Get estimates that support precision, ensuring your solar layouts match true construction and cost expectations.
  • Developers & Investors: Transparent, feasibility cost estimates that help evaluate project potential, optimize ROI, and secure funding with confidence.
  • Property Owners & Facility Managers: We help owners and managers plan solar projects with clear cost takeoffs and maintenance estimating.

Your Solar Business Deserves Speed and Accuracy.

We combine advanced software with expert estimators to deliver both.

Our Full Scope Solar Estimating Services You Can Trust

Our solar project cost estimation services are designed to cover every stage of your project, from initial planning to final execution. We provide actionable estimates that help clients to make informed decisions. Our services ensure your projects run smoothly and efficiently.

Comprehensive Material Takeoff Services

Solar System Cost Estimation

Provide precise cost estimations for entire solar installations, covering panel output, inverter sizing, and labor requirements. Our estimates give clear insight into project feasibility.

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System Upgrade Estimates

Assess and plan system upgrades such as panel replacements, battery integration, and overall system optimization. Ensure efficient, cost-effective improvements.

Design & Schematic Estimates

Solar Panel Estimating

Receive accurate calculations for solar panels based on roof orientation, sunlight exposure, and energy needs. Streamline your proposals and avoid costly errors.

Consultation and bid filing

Solar Maintenance Cost Estimating

Estimate maintenance costs for panels, inverters, and system monitoring. Plan ongoing maintenance efficiently to increase system performance and lifespan.

Change order Estimates

Complete Solar Material Takeoff for Accurate Project Bids

We quantify every component of your solar project. Our detailed approach ensures complete and reliable estimates helping you plan efficiently and manage costs across every stage of your solar installation.

  • Solar Panels
  • DC Inverters
  • Mounting Hardware
  • Racking Systems
  • AC Inverters
  • Mounting Rails
  • Fasteners
  • Junction Boxes
  • Disconnect Switches
  • Charge Controllers
  • Combiner Boxes
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Surge Protection Devices
  • Electrical Enclosures
  • Wiring & Connectors
  • Conduits & Raceways
  • Sealants
  • Solar Panel Glass
  • Solar Plates
  • Fuses
  • String Boxes
  • Cable Trays
  • Grounding Rods
  • Busbars
  • Power Optimizers
  • Battery Storage Units
  • Solar Trackers
  • Tilt Mounts
  • Roof Flashings
  • PV Modules
  • Combiner Fuses
  • Electrical Junction Covers
  • Inverter Mounting Kits
  • Lightning Arrestors
  • Surge Suppressors
  • Wire Clips
  • Ties
  • Conduit Bends
  • Fittings
  • PV Connectors
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Panel Spacers
  • Safety Labels
  • Cabling

Ready to Grow Your Solar Business?

Stop letting estimates slow you down. Get a free, detailed quote on your next project and see the “do estimating” difference for yourself.

Trusted Solar Estimating Services for All Sectors

No matter your industry, our team delivers solar estimating solutions designed to fit your project scope, budget, and timeline helping you stay competitive in every sector.

Retail

Restaurants

Cafes

Utility Companies

Apartment Complexes

Distribution Centers

Airports

Stadiums

Entertainment Venues

Community Centers

Research Laboratories

Logistics Hubs

Hotels & Resorts

Agricultural

Farming

Warehouses

Manufacturing Facilities

Data Centers

Office Buildings

Shopping Centers

Water Treatment Plants

Food Processing Units

Hospitals

Tech Parks

Medical Clinics

Schools

Universities & Colleges

Save 10+ Hours of Your Work Week!

What’s an extra day of productivity worth to you? Our clients save 8–10 hours a week by outsourcing solar estimates to us. Imagine what you could do with that extra time: follow up with more leads, improve customer service, or simply finish your work on time. Let us handle the details so you can focus on building.

98% Client Satisfaction. 100% Commitment.

Experience estimating that’s fast, accurate, and built for growth.

How to Begin with Do Estimating?

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Send Your Plans

Plans.doestimating@gmail.com us your drawings or project blueprints so our team can thoroughly review the scope, understand your system requirements.

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Receive a Quote in Minutes

Within 5 minutes, we’ll send you a clear quote. Once you accept the quote, we issue an invoice.

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Approve, Pay & Get Your Estimate

After payment clearance, we deliver a full solar takeoff estimate, including detailed cost breakdowns typically within 24 hours.

Request Your Free, Custom Quote Today

Ready to Get Started? Your Winning Bid is a Click Away

    We’ve Estimated Over $1.5B in Solar Projects, Yours Could Be Next

    Let our expertise work for your business.

    Why Choose Do Estimating for Solar Project Cost Estimation?

    Running a solar business comes with tight schedules, managing labor, and keeping projects on track. Spending hours calculating every component takes you away from the work that matters. That’s where outsourcing to us makes a difference. Our solar system cost estimators provide reliable, fast, and precise estimates, letting you focus on growing your business while we handle the numbers. With a 24 hour turnaround on most estimates, a 100% accuracy rate across all solar projects, 500+ projects estimated monthly, and trusted by contractors in 50+ cities, you can bid smarter, faster, and with confidence.

    Advanced Estimating Software

    Using Bluebeam, Trimble and Planswift to deliver reliable estimates.

    ZIP Code-Based Pricing

    Estimates tailored to local labor and material rates for every project location.

    Save Up to 30%

    Reduce payroll, benefits, and overhead expenses vs. hiring in-house estimators.

    Certified Expert Estimators

    Our team holds NABCEP, SEI, and CEC solar estimating certifications.

    Solar Estimating Services Near Me

    No matter where you are in the U.S., finding skilled residential contractors shouldn’t be a challenge. Do Estimating works with trusted contractors in all 50 states including. At Do Estimating, our service areas include:

    Alabama

    Alaska

    Arizona

    Arkansas

    California

    Colorado

    Connecticut

    Delaware

    Florida

    Georgia

    Hawaii

    Idaho

    Illionois

    indiana

    Iowa

    Kansas

    North Carolina

    North Dakota

    Ohio

    Oklahama

    Oregon

    Pennsylvania

    Rhode Island

    South Carolina

    South Dakota

    Kentucky

    Louisiana

    Maine

    Maryland

    Massachusetts

    Michigan

    Minnesota

    Mississippi

    Missouri

    Montana

    Nebraska

    Nevada

    New Hampshire

    New Jersery

    New Mexico

    New York

    Tennessee

    Texas

    Utah

    Vermont

    Virginia

    Washington

    West Virginia

    Wisconsin

    Wyoming

    Completed Projects

    Residential Complex

    12% Cost Savings

    Ridgeview Office Center

    13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305, United States

    Scope of work: Provided complete solar takeoff and labor cost estimate for rooftop PV system.

    Commercial Office

    15% Cost Savings

    The Highlander at Rush Creek Golf Club

    7801 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311, United States

    Scope of work: Delivered solar cost estimation and design for rooftop energy upgrade.

    Infrastructure

    18% Cost Savings

    Open Book Cafe

    600 N Park St, Madison, WI 53706, United States

    Scope of work: Provided PV system estimating for small-scale commercial solar setup.

    Industrial Facility

    20% Cost Savings

    Meadow View Subdivision (Resident)

    2008 Wood, Glen Eagles Bend, Zachary, LA 70791, United States

    Scope of work: Delivered Residential solar estimating and detailed material breakdown.

    What Our Clients Say About Us?

    “Do Estimating gave me an accurate solar project estimate in less than 48 hours. Saved me time and money.”

    Mike Johnson

    General Contractor

    $2M Commercial Project

    “Their solar takeoff services are spot on. Material cost estimates were clean and reliable.”

    Linda Ramirez

    Project Manager

    Multi-Family Housing

    “Best residential solar cost estimate ever, no surprises.”

    James Lee

    Construction Manager

    Office Building Renovation

    “I run a property management firm in Colorado. We needed precise energy yield projections and solar project estimate for several rooftops. Their takeoff services helped me avoid costly change orders and accurate solar panel costings.”

    David Thompson

    Homeowner

    Kitchen Renovation

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We evaluate existing system layouts, current performance, and new component compatibility to provide clear upgrade cost projections.

    Accurate estimates help you bid faster, price smarter, and reduce costly change orders, improving your bid-win ratio and project profitability.

    Our bid package includes a detailed solar material takeoff, labor cost breakdown, bid summary sheet, and supporting drawings for seamless submission.

    Each project undergoes a two-step quality check, first by our lead estimator, then by a senior reviewer before final delivery.

    Labor costs are calculated based on local ZIP code rates, crew size, installation type, and system complexity to ensure accurate budgeting.