Free electrician quote template (PDF)
A fixed price for a defined job, with what it covers and what it assumes, so the customer can say yes without a second visit. No account, no card.
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What to put on an electrician's quote
Quote the job, not the hours
A quote is a price the customer can hold you to, so write it for a defined piece of work, such as "Install a 240V circuit for an EV charger, 30 ft run from the panel", rather than a count of hours.
State what the price assumes about the panel and the run
Spare capacity in the panel, access for the cable and the age of the wiring are what most often move an electrical job. Write down what you assumed, so a different reality is a conversation and not a dispute.
Say who supplies the fixtures
If the customer is buying the charger, the fixture or the fan, say so on the line. If you are supplying it, give the make and model, so what goes in matches what was quoted.
Put the permit on its own line and say who pulls it
Customers are often surprised to learn a job needs one. Showing the fee, and who applies for it, answers the question before it is asked.
Line items electricians often use
- Service call
- Labor (per hour)
- Troubleshooting
- Outlet or switch replacement
- Light fixture installation
- Panel work
- Wire and materials
- Permit and inspection fee
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In Koteshen you email the quote and your customer accepts it online with a click. You can take a deposit at that moment to cover materials (Basic plan and up), then turn the accepted quote into an invoice.
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Questions about electrician quotes
What is the difference between an electrical quote and an estimate?
A quote is usually a fixed price for a defined job, and an estimate is closer to a best guess that can move. Many electricians use the two words interchangeably, so say in the Notes box which you mean and what could change the price.
How long should an electrician's quote be valid?
Wire, breakers and fixtures change in price, so many electricians hold a quote for 30 days or less. The Valid until date starts at 30 days. Set it to what you can honor.
Can I add work after the customer accepts the quote?
Only with the customer's agreement. Tell them what has changed and what it costs before you do the work, and write it down, so the change is a new line and not a surprise on the bill.
Do I charge sales tax on an electrical quote?
It depends on your state and on whether you are selling labor, materials or both. Check with your state's tax agency or your accountant. This generator doesn't calculate tax, so add it as its own line if you plan to charge it.