The only way to make money at $1.25 per square foot is to do the work myself. I think that price is way too cheap. The service is back to back with no disconect. I originated from Tampa,Florida where lot homes go from $3.00 to $4.00 per square foot. But, the cost of living is cheaper in the Carolinas. If it is $1.25 there needs to be oganization between electrical contractors to raise the price. I would agree that the take of method is a more electrical contractor friendly way of estimating. But, around here you can only do it that way on custom homes. You would not have a chance on lot homes. I am in the wrong business if G.C.'s are getting electrical contracts for this cheap?