Electrical inspectors quote before work when a client asks for a price on a property, a commercial scope, or a series of units. Buyers and agents often compare quotes from several inspectors on price, turnaround time, and report quality. Commercial and insurance clients may want a written proposal with scope and hourly caps.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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These drive time on site and report length, so the quote should state what price assumes.
List panels, receptacle sampling, GFCI and AFCI checks, smoke and CO devices, outbuildings, and exclusions such as low-voltage or inaccessible areas.
Thermal imaging, pool bonding, EV charger load review, and generator checks should be priced separately so clients can choose.
Power must be on and panels accessible. State that blocked access or power-off conditions may incur a trip fee.
Clients compare delivery time. State if it is same-day, 24 hours, or 3 business days, and the rush fee if any.
State the fee and time window for checking corrected items so follow-up work is not free by default.
Travel costs and schedules change, so specify how long the price holds, such as 30 days.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Residential electrical safety inspection (under 2,500 sq ft) | flat fee | $200-400 |
| Residential electrical safety inspection (over 2,500 sq ft or multiple panels) | flat fee | $350-650 |
| Commercial or multifamily electrical inspection | per hour | $100-175 |
| Thermal imaging scan of panels and gear | flat fee | $150-350 |
| Re-inspection after repairs | flat fee | $75-175 |
| Troubleshooting or consulting visit | per hour | $90-160 |
| Written report for insurance or legal use | per hour | $100-200 |
| Travel beyond service area | per mile | $0.65-1.25 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Publish or keep a simple schedule by square footage, service size, and home age. Older homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring take longer and should cost more.
Bundling the inspection, thermal scan, and report at one price is easier to compare and often raises your average ticket.
Give an hourly rate with an estimated number of hours and a not-to-exceed amount, then require written approval to go over.
Clients prefer one price. Set a service area and add a clear per-mile charge beyond it.
For standard residential inspections, quotes are free. For complex commercial scopes, site walks, or expert witness work, many inspectors charge for time spent before an engagement.
Ask for square footage, year built, panel count, and service size. Quote a range or a base price with a stated adjustment if what you find on site differs.
Only if your quote says so. Include language that additional panels, outbuildings, or access problems can change the fee, and get the client's approval before continuing.
Compare scope, not just price. Point out what your fee includes, such as report detail, photos, thermal imaging, and credentials, rather than discounting immediately.
Use the Electrical Inspection invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Electrical Inspection invoice template