I think part of the problem is that no two commercial jobs are the same. Different gear packages, fixture types, and the quality of both fixtures and gear make every commercial job vastly different. I may be able to get you "in the park" by square foot estimates, etc., but in order to get an accurate price, I have to do a detailed take-off and, get quotes from suppliers, fire alarm, sound systems, security, etc., etc., etc.

Still in the Dark about residential,
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I may be in the dark, but I'm still smilin'.
See...that's me up there with that big ol' electric grin....kind of like when you get on a 277 volt circuit.

The Watt Doctor
Altura Cogen
Channelview, TX