Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Electrical Estimating & Consulting Solutions
Electrical Enlightenment was founded in 2000 by Ron Soltis as a division of Enlightenment Companies Holdings LLC. We specialize in electrical estimating and consulting services, expanding our expertise to include plumbing, mechanical, and earthworks trades. Our team of full-time estimators brings decades of combined experience, standardized training, and continuous education to deliver accurate and organized estimates tailored to our clients' needs.We pride ourselves on forming long-lasting partnerships with contractors and design teams nationwide, ensuring confidentiality and competitive bidding through advanced software like VisionSoft, Accubid Pro 10, and IntelliBid. With offices in Berea, Ohio, we serve projects of all sizes, offering additional services such as financial analysis, bid strategy, and project prospecting to help clients maximize ROI and streamline operations.
Services
Electrical Estimating
Budgeting
Consulting
Company Financial Analysis
Project Prospecting
As-Built CAD Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience in electrical construction and estimating.
- Nationwide service with customized financial overhead and burden analysis.
- Confidentiality guarantee for all business transactions and estimates.
- Proprietary training programs for estimators ensures consistent quality.
- Expertise in industry-leading estimating software like VisionSoft and Accubid.
What people say
Instrumental in securing projects
On time bids
Confidence in bidding
Reduced overhead expenses
Post-bid availability
Services
Electrical Estimating
Our electrical estimating service provides detailed and organized project cost projections. We deliver comprehensive packages including feeder schedules, equipment connection sheets, and material pricing reports. Clients benefit from accurate bids, reducing financial risk and ensuring competitive project proposals for commercial and industrial electrical work.
Company Financial Analysis
This service calculates labor, burden, and overhead costs to optimize bidding strategies. We analyze financial data to provide actionable insights, helping contractors maintain market competitiveness. Quarterly updates ensure clients stay informed about dynamic cost structures affecting their profitability.
Project Prospecting
We conduct nationwide project searches and deliver daily email alerts customized to client locations. By monitoring plan rooms and construction opportunities, we help contractors identify bids aligned with their capabilities, streamlining the prospecting process for increased business growth.
Budgeting
Our pre-construction budgeting service offers non-biased cost analysis for design teams. We provide conceptual, schematic, and detailed development estimates to help clients make informed decisions that maximize return on construction investments through accurate financial planning.
As-Built CAD Services
We update or create new CAD drawings from hand-marked plans to meet specification requirements. This service ensures electrical contractors can deliver accurate as-built documentation, maintaining compliance and reducing rework with precise digital records and physical prints.
People
Ron Soltis
Founder
Ron Soltis founded Electrical Enlightenment in 2000, leveraging his electrical contracting expertise to transition from training to specialized estimating services that now serve the industry nationwide.
Tim Bainbridge
General Manager
Tim Bainbridge leads operational growth strategies as General Manager, implementing service enhancements and fostering partnerships to maintain Enlightenment Companies' position as a leading estimating firm.
Brent Morris
Sales Manager
Brent Morris drives client relationships as Sales Manager, building long-term partnerships and expanding service accessibility while aligning with Enlightenment Companies' strategic growth objectives.
Questions
What types of electrical estimating services do you offer?
We provide detailed estimating packages including feeder schedules, equipment connection sheets, material pricing, and labor reports tailored to commercial and industrial projects.
How do you ensure estimate confidentiality?
We guarantee no copies of electrical estimates are shared with other contractors, maintaining strict confidentiality for all client transactions and data.
Do you work on large-scale or complex projects?
Yes, we handle projects of all sizes, offering specialized expertise in industrial and commercial construction estimating challenges.
What estimating software do you use?
Our team utilizes VisionSoft, Accubid Pro 10, and IntelliBid software to ensure accurate, industry-standard estimating solutions for our clients.
What areas do you serve?
We provide nationwide estimates and project prospecting services across the United States from our Berea, Ohio headquarters.
How quickly can you complete an estimate?
Most estimates are delivered according to client deadlines, with urgent requests prioritized to meet time-sensitive bid requirements.
Reviews (7)
Rachel Harrelson
Jun 19, 2022
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I work for a large, industrial/commercial electrical contractor in CT. Our company has been working with Electrical Enlightenment for over 10 years and have always been successful and profitable using their estimates for our bids. They are professional, reliable, and their services are priced competitive with the industry.
Jeff Weber
Jun 17, 2020
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Enlightenment Companies is a pleasure to work with. My estimates has always been on time and within the budget I was told. I use these guys for 90% of my estimating needs now. Professional in all aspects.
Garrett Parsons
Apr 30, 2020
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I have Recently asked Enlightenment to estimate our project in Maui Hi and I was Blessed to be working with Jeff and Eric on getting a price turned around very quickly with perfect accuracy. Using Enlightenment to estimate our project allowed me to be out of the office taking care of costumers where the $ is. I Highly Recommend Enlightenment if you want to get the work and keep the employees rolling. Aloha from the team at Advanced Electrical Systems Maui. A big Mahalo Nui Loa and God Bless. Go Browns.
William McClure
Feb 18, 2020
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Critical: Quality This was the worst estimate I've received. Estimate was poorly written. Did not reach out to the engineer who we did the design build with. Did not contact our vendors for pricing, material break out that was given was garbage, in addition to being a week late.
John Nunez
Dec 23, 2019
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Enlightenment companies goes above and beyond making estimates cost-effective and accurate. Could not recommend them enough!
Kayla Sweigart
Nov 24, 2019
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Enlightenment Companies is an awesome company to work with. James & Jeff are very great! Can't complain! : Thanks guys!
Matt Hirsch
Feb 13, 2017
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I have enjoyed a great working relationship with Ron, Sally, Tommy and Liz over the past couple of years and really enjoy how knowledgeable they are in their field. Their company is built on educating independent contractors in the MEP industry and helping their business to grow and succeed. They are professional, courteous and quick to identify and resolve problems.
