Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads security & low-voltage plans and device counts automatically.
- Price with your local $45-85/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Security & Low-Voltage costs: $300-800/EA/camera installed, $400-900/EA/card reader, $3-10/LF/cable run.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Security & Low-Voltage takeoff
Security and low-voltage takeoff covers access control, cameras, intrusion, data, and devices by count and cable runs. CyanBuild detects and counts device counts and other security & low-voltage elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Security & Low-Voltage cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Camera installed | $300-800/EA | |
| Card reader | $400-900/EA | |
| Cable run | $3-10/LF |
Common Security & Low-Voltage tasks
- Device counts
- Cable runs and pathways
- Head-end equipment
- Programming
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Security & Low-Voltage
- Cameras
- Access control readers
- Intrusion devices
- Cable (CAT6, fiber)
- Consoles and head-end
- Power supplies
Security & Low-Voltage takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Device counts | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Security & Low-Voltage takeoff?
Upload your Security & Low-Voltage plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts device counts and other security & low-voltage elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $45-85/hr rates.
What does Security & Low-Voltage work cost?
Typical Security & Low-Voltage ranges: $300-800/EA for camera installed; $400-900/EA for card reader; $3-10/LF for cable run. Labor runs about $45-85/hr (low-voltage techs).
What materials are included in a Security & Low-Voltage takeoff?
Common Security & Low-Voltage materials: Cameras, Access control readers, Intrusion devices, Cable (CAT6, fiber), Consoles and head-end, Power supplies.
Can CyanBuild estimate Security & Low-Voltage labor and materials separately?
Yes. Security & Low-Voltage takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Security & Low-Voltage-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Security & Low-Voltage estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Security & Low-Voltage cost build-up.