TurboBid
Electrical and plumbing estimating software for contractors
About TurboBid
TurboBid is takeoff and estimating software built for electrical and plumbing contractors handling new construction, remodeling, service work, and flat-rate pricing. It calculates accurate material and labor costs, factors in company overhead and labor burden, and produces detailed, professional bid packages to help contractors win more profitable work in less time.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-specific takeoff and estimating built for electrical and plumbing trades
- Weekly material price updates with real-time supply house connections
- Automatically factors in overhead and labor burden for accurate margins
- Professional bid packages improve presentation and win rates
- Flexible buying options: monthly subscription or one-time purchase
Cons
- Windows-only — Mac users must run Parallels and Windows 11 separately
- One-time setup fee and upfront purchase prices can be steep for small shops
- No refunds (mitigated by the free 14-day trial)
- Focused on residential and light commercial, less suited to large commercial bids
Key Features
On-Screen Takeoff
Mark up and measure digital blueprints directly on screen via Planswift integration to speed up quantity takeoffs
TurboCloud Database
Cloud-based master database with automatic syncing, grid views with item pictures and pricing, and weekly material price updates
Real-Time Material Pricing
Connect to supply houses with TurboPricer and NetPricer, plus Trade Service and EPIC integration to keep costs current
Overhead & Labor Burden Wizards
Built-in calculators determine your company overhead and employees' labor burden so estimates reflect true costs
Professional Bid Packages
Generate highly detailed, customizable proposals with pictures and pricing to enhance your company image
Multiple Work Types
Estimate new construction, remodeling, service work, and flat-rate pricing within one platform
Customizable Reports
Produce formal proposals, quantity takeoffs, and bid estimates tailored to each customer
Pricing
- Electrical or plumbing estimating
- Includes 1 month free TurboCloud
- One-time $350 setup fee
- Low initial investment
- Permanent license
- On-screen takeoff
- Pricing scales up to ~$3,090 for full packages
- Convert from subscription option
Best For
Electrical Contractors
Estimate residential and light commercial electrical jobs with accurate material and labor costs
Plumbing Contractors
Produce fast, detailed plumbing takeoffs and bids for new construction and remodels
Service & Flat-Rate Work
Build flat-rate price books and service work estimates to standardize pricing
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