Electrical quoting is tricky because every job is different.
But the tradies who quote fast and accurately have one thing in common: a system.
Common electrical jobs that get underquoted
- **Switchboard upgrades** — forgetting isolation, testing, or compliance certificates
- **Lighting installs** — underestimating cable runs and access time
- **Power point additions** — not accounting for wall patching or paint touch-ups
- **Safety switch installations** — missing the board assessment time
- **Electrical callouts** — not charging properly for diagnosis time
How to build accurate electrical quotes
1. Start with a pricing library
Build a list of your common tasks with realistic labour times:
- Switchboard upgrade: 4-6 hours
- GPO installation: 45 mins per point
- Downlight install: 30 mins per light
2. Include all the hidden costs
- Travel time
- Compliance certificates
- Testing and tagging
- Return trips for parts
3. Use a consistent quote structure
Every electrical quote should include:
- Scope of works (what you're doing)
- Materials list
- Labour breakdown
- Exclusions (what's NOT included)
- Validity period
The fastest way to quote electrical jobs
Instead of building quotes from scratch, use a system that:
- Turns job descriptions into line items
- Pulls from your pricing library
- Generates professional PDFs
That's how you quote in minutes, not hours.
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