The short version
An electrical quote is only as firm as its description of the circuits, the protection devices and the testing it includes. An electrical quote is a fixed offer: it names the scope, the price, what is not included, and the date the price is good until.
Open the quote generator for electriciansScope of work for the base package
The example quote is for replacing a panel with new circuits protected and labeled, then tested and ready for the permit inspection. The wording under each line is the kind of scope sentence you can copy and edit. Unit prices are example rates from the starter lines in the quote generator, not market prices, so replace them with your own.
| Included in the base price | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel replacementRemove the existing panel, install and wire the new electrical panel, fit GFCI and AFCI protection and label every circuit. | 1 | job | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Socket or switch installationFit each new socket or switch, connect to the existing circuit, and patch the wall around the box. | 6 | each | $55.00 | $330.00 |
| LaborRough-in and trim-out work charged as worked, including safe isolation and reinstating power. | 6 | hour | $60.00 | $360.00 |
| Testing and inspection sign-offTest every affected circuit, record the readings and provide the test record for the work carried out, ready for the permit inspection. | 1 | job | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Optional add-ons
Options keep the base price clear and let the client say yes to extras without reopening the quote.
| Option the client can add | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four extra sockets on existing circuits | 4 | each | $55.00 | $220.00 |
Worked quote total
The base price is the offer. Options are added only when the client accepts them. The tax rate is an example only.
| Quote total | Base only | Base plus options |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 |
| Options | $0.00 | $220.00 |
| Sales tax at an example rate of 8% | $116.80 | $134.40 |
| Quoted total | $1,576.80 | $1,814.40 |
Example payment schedule
A 30, 40 and 30 split is shown as an example. Choose a split that fits the size of the job and the cost of materials you carry.
| Payment | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit when the quote is accepted | 30% | $473.04 |
| When the new panel is installed and wired | 40% | $630.72 |
| When every circuit has been tested and signed off for the inspection | 30% | $473.04 |
| Total, base only | 100% | $1,576.80 |
Validity and acceptance
State a validity date, for example that the price holds for 30 days from the quote date. Then add an acceptance line: the client signs and dates the quote, or replies in writing, and the deposit starts the schedule. A signature block is a name, a signature and a date for the client and for you.
Exclusions for an electrical quote
- Upgrade of the utility service or meter.
- Repair of wiring or devices on circuits not listed in the scope.
- Patching and painting of walls opened for cable runs, unless listed.
- Permit and inspection fees, unless listed.
Change orders
If a circuit outside the list fails testing, report it and price the fix as a written change before touching it.
Not ready to commit to a price?
An electrician gives an estimate before opening a panel or tracing a fault, and a quote when the circuits and devices are counted and agreed. If the scope is still open, start with the electrical estimate template and give a range.
Start your electrical quote
Pick the trade, set quantities and options for your own job, add your terms and download it. Nothing needs an account.
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Last reviewed by InvoiceTools, Houston, Texas, on 11 October 2026.