Electrical estimate template
An electrical estimate should list the circuits, devices and equipment to install, the panel or service work, permit and inspection fees, utility coordination, patching responsibilities, exclusions and the number of days the price is valid.
What goes into a electrical estimate
Electrical work almost always needs a permit, an inspection and sometimes a utility shutoff, so the estimate has to cover more than wire and labor. List the panel, breakers, circuits and devices, and spell out who schedules the utility disconnect. Homeowners comparing bids look for exactly this detail.
The example upgrades a 100 amp service to 200 amps and adds a 240 volt circuit for an EV charger. It includes permit fees, holds the price for 30 days and asks a deposit because the panel and meter base are ordered before the job.
Not included in this estimate
- Utility company fees or delays in scheduling the disconnect
- The EV charger unit itself (client supplied)
- Drywall patching and painting
- Correcting existing wiring problems found elsewhere in the house
Voltline Electric
jobs.voltline@example.com · (555) 010-8843
Estimate
EST-1024
Prepared for
Janet Okafor
Valid until
November 19, 2026
Estimate total
$5,055.00
| Description | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 200 amp main breaker panel, installed | 1 | $1,850.00 |
| Meter base and service entrance cable | 1 | $950.00 |
| Grounding and bonding to current code | 1 | $325.00 |
| Transfer existing circuit to new panel | 22 | $550.00 |
| 240V 50A circuit for EV charger, up to 40 ft run | 1 | $650.00 |
| AFCI or GFCI breaker where required | 6 | $330.00 |
| Permit, inspection and utility coordination | 1 | $400.00 |
- Total
- $5,055.00
- Deposit to start
- $1,500.00
Price valid for 30 days. Deposit due on acceptance to order the panel and meter base. Power will be off for most of install day.
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Your business
Estimate
EST-0001
Prepared for
Client name
Valid until
November 20, 2026
Estimate total
$5,055.00
| Description | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 200 amp main breaker panel, installed | 1 | $1,850.00 |
| Meter base and service entrance cable | 1 | $950.00 |
| Grounding and bonding to current code | 1 | $325.00 |
| Transfer existing circuit to new panel | 22 | $550.00 |
| 240V 50A circuit for EV charger, up to 40 ft run | 1 | $650.00 |
| AFCI or GFCI breaker where required | 6 | $330.00 |
| Permit, inspection and utility coordination | 1 | $400.00 |
- Total
- $5,055.00
- Deposit to start
- $1,500.00
Price valid for 30 days. Deposit due on acceptance to order the panel and meter base. Power will be off for most of install day.
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How to fill in a electrical estimate template
- 1
Open the template
Fill in the electrical estimate template on this page, or download it for Word or PDF.
- 2
Add your business and client
Enter your business name, contact details and logo, then the client's name and address.
- 3
Set the number and how long it's valid
Give the estimate a number and the date the price is good until, often 30 days.
- 4
List the work
Add each line with quantity and rate, such as 200 amp main breaker panel, installed and meter base and service entrance cable. Add tax, a discount or a deposit if needed.
- 5
Send it for approval
Download the PDF, or send it from Invoicefy so the client can accept it online and you can turn it into an invoice.
How to price a job as a electrician
List breakers and circuits by count
Say how many circuits you are moving and how many new breakers are included, especially AFCI and GFCI breakers, which cost more. A count makes it easy to price extras if the old panel had more circuits than expected.
Put the utility on the estimate
Service upgrades depend on the utility for the disconnect and reconnect. State who schedules it and that utility fees or delays are outside your price, so a utility backlog doesn't become your problem.
Note the risk in existing wiring
When you open an old panel you may find aluminum branch circuits, double-tapped breakers or ungrounded wiring. Say in writing that fixing existing problems will be quoted as a change once you see them.
Price the run length, not just the circuit
A 240 volt circuit 10 feet from the panel and one 80 feet away across a finished basement are different jobs. Put the assumed run length on the line, such as up to 40 feet, and a price per extra foot.
Collect the deposit when you order equipment
Panels and meter bases are ordered before the job. Invoicefy turns the accepted proposal into an invoice in one click so you can bill the deposit, then record partial payments until the balance is paid.
Questions people ask
Many offer free estimates for planned work like panel upgrades. For troubleshooting a problem, a service call fee is common, because the diagnosis is the work.
Yes, list it as its own line so the homeowner sees it. Permit fees vary by city, so use your local fee and note that the price may change if the inspector requires extra work.
Thirty days is common. Copper wire and panel prices can change, and supply shortages can stretch lead times, so a fixed window protects your price.
Many electricians ask enough to cover the equipment they must order, such as the panel, breakers and meter base. Check whether your state limits deposits on home improvement work before you set the amount.
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