Useful line items for electrical work
- Diagnostic call
- Labor hours
- Wire and devices
- Fixtures supplied
- Permit and inspection
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Price the whole job
- Diagnostic time, which is often the bulk of a troubleshooting call
- Labor at your hourly rate, plus a helper where the job needs one
- Wire, breakers, devices, boxes, and fixtures
- A permit and inspection allowance where the work requires one
Before you send it
- Price common work per device or per circuit, such as each outlet, switch, or recessed light, so customers can compare options without a new estimate.
- Quote panel upgrades and EV chargers with the utility coordination, permit, and inspection visit included, because those trips are real time.
Licensing and permits for electricians
Electricians are licensed by the state in most of the US, with some states and large cities running their own programs. Panel upgrades, new circuits, and EV chargers usually need a permit and inspection under the electrical code your area has adopted. Confirm with your state licensing board and local building department before you quote.
General information, not legal advice. Rules vary by state and city.
From estimate to approved job
The PDF is free and stays in your browser. When a customer is ready, carry the same pricing into ForgeBill to send a secure quote, collect approval and a signature, then turn the accepted work into a job and invoice.
Need help pricing it? Read the electrician pricing guide. Billing completed work? Use the electrician invoice template.