What's Included in Our Low Voltage Estimates
Each estimate is broken down by system, so you can see exactly what’s driving cost — useful whether you’re building a full bid or need to value-engineer a specific scope
Structured cabling (data, voice, fiber backbone)
Fire alarm systems
Security and CCTV
Access control
Intercom and paging systems
Audio/visual rough-in and conduit pathways
What You'll Receive
- Itemized material cost breakdown
- Labor cost breakdown
- Takeoff summary (device counts, cable footage, panel/rack requirements)
- Notes on any assumptions made based on the plan set provided
Our Process
Submit your plans
architectural and/or MEP drawings, PDF preferred
We take off the scope
quantified by a team that installs this work, not a generic pricing database
You receive an itemized quote
typically within 24–48 hours, ready to drop into your bid
Who This Is For
General contractors
Bidding low-voltage scope on commercial or residential projects
Home builders
Who need consistent low-voltage pricing across multiple lots or phases
Developers
Budgeting low-voltage infrastructure for multifamily, hospitality, or commercial builds
Architects
Who need accurate cost input during design and pre-construction
Why Work With an Estimator Who Also Installs
Most low-voltage estimating services are desk-only operations pricing off generic databases with no field feedback loop. Soflo Systems estimates and installs low-voltage systems throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach — which means our numbers are grounded in what these systems actually cost to install here, under Florida Building Code, with South Florida labor rates and local AHJ requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a low voltage takeoff and a full estimate?
A takeoff gives you quantities only — cable runs, device counts, panel requirements. A full estimate adds material and labor pricing on top. Need just a takeoff?
Which areas do you provide low voltage estimating for?
Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, with select projects elsewhere in Florida.
Do you estimate for projects you won't be installing?
Yes. Many GCs use our estimating service independently of installation.
What information do you need to provide an accurate estimate?
Complete architectural or MEP plans, and any low-voltage-specific specs you have. Incomplete plan sets can still be estimated, but we’ll note assumptions clearly in the quote.
How is pricing structured for your estimating service?
(Fill in once pricing model is finalized — flat fee, per-sqft, or per-project.)