Electricians send estimates for panel upgrades, rewires, remodels, new circuits, EV chargers, and any job where the scope is clear enough to price before starting. Homeowners usually collect two or three bids, so what is included and excluded matters as much as the total. Small repairs are often quoted by phone from a price book, while larger jobs need a site visit.
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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Counts like 'eight recessed lights on one switch' or 'one 50A circuit for a range' prevent disputes about what was covered.
Customer-supplied fixtures can be the wrong size or defective. State that you will install them but do not warrant the product.
Specify who pulls the permit, who pays, and whether utility disconnects for a service upgrade are included.
Fishing wire through finished walls usually means holes. Say whether patching is included or left to the customer or another trade.
Inspectors can require AFCI/GFCI protection, grounding, or bonding corrections. Note that required upgrades found during work are extra.
Old wiring, damaged conduit, or overcrowded panels may only show once walls are open. State how you will price discoveries.
Customers need to plan for outages, and material prices change, so a quote should expire after 15-30 days.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly labor, journeyman electrician | per hour | $75-130 |
| Hourly labor, master electrician | per hour | $100-180 |
| Service call / trip charge (includes first 30-60 min) | per visit | $80-200 |
| Replace standard outlet or switch | each | $100-250 |
| Install GFCI outlet | each | $125-300 |
| Install ceiling fan (existing wiring and box) | each | $150-400 |
| Install EV charger (Level 2, wiring existing in reach) | flat fee | $500-1,500 |
| Replace main service panel (100-200 amp) | flat fee | $1,800-4,500 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Panel location, distance to the meter, attic or crawlspace access, and wall construction can swing a job by hundreds or thousands of dollars. A quick visit prevents underbidding.
For example, a basic panel swap, a swap with surge protection, and a swap with whole-home surge and added circuits. Customers often choose the middle option.
For remodels and rewires in older houses, include a contingency or clear unit prices for added circuits or boxes, so surprises are priced before they happen.
List payment stages such as deposit, rough-in, inspection, and final. This helps cash flow and gives the customer a clear picture of the project.
Simple quotes for common jobs are usually free. For complex work such as load calculations, design, or multi-visit assessments, many electricians charge a fee, often $100-300, and credit it toward the job if the customer hires you.
Typically 15 to 30 days. Copper, panels, and breakers can change in price, so a short expiration protects your margin.
Only for changes in scope or unforeseen conditions, and only with written agreement. If you did not state exclusions or how hidden problems would be handled, it is hard to add cost afterward.
Not necessarily. A signed estimate with scope, price, and payment terms can act as a contract, but larger jobs usually need a written contract. Some states require specific contract language for home improvement work, so check local rules.
Use the Electrician invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Electrician invoice template