Quote software for electricians — points, testing and clarity
Electrical quotes often blend per-point counts, containment runs, consumer unit work, and certification. Customers may not understand Part P — your quote should make deliverables plain without drowning them in jargon.
What goes wrong without a proper system
Rough notes, lost measurements, quote details buried in texts, extras agreed verbally — electrician jobs move fast and admin usually happens late. That is where margin quietly disappears.
- No single thread from enquiry to payment
- Rewriting the same scope because it lived on paper
- Forgotten add-ons after a long day on the tools
One low-admin hub for the full job
Pro Quoter is not another bloated office CRM. It is built by a real tradesman for tradesmen who want customers, diary, measures, quotes, jobs, invoices, receipts, team handovers and follow-ups in one place.
Built for real-world signal, not perfect office WiFi — designed to keep you moving when the signal drops, save on-site, and sync when you are back online.
- Enquiry → measure → AI-assisted quote → send → book → invoice → records
- Send the right job details to the right person without WhatsApp chains and screenshots
- Templates and consistent pricing help you quote faster and protect margin
AI for wording — not for replacing your trade
Need help wording the quote? AI can help turn rough notes into something professional — quote descriptions, customer messages and follow-ups. AI-assisted: you stay in charge of price, scope and what gets sent.
How electricians usually price work
Many electricians price consumer unit upgrades as packages, extras as points, and fault-finding on time-plus-materials with a cap explained upfront.
- Separate materials from labour where useful
- State EIC/EICR expectations
- Note access assumptions (loft routes, chasing)
Typical workflow (enquiry to paid)
Enquiry → scope and photos if possible → quote with line items for parts, labour, testing and certification → schedule → completion certificate handoff → invoice.
Estimate example (structure, not a price list)
Example structure: consumer unit replacement; X new circuits; outdoor supply; testing and certification; building fabric making good allowance if needed.
Invoice example — what to show
Reference the certificate job name, payment terms, and any staged payments for larger boards.
Materials tracking and markup
Copper and containment prices move — refresh your Price Book quarterly. Markup protects van stock and last-minute merchant runs.
Day rate, m² or hourly — what customers understand
Per-point compares well for consumers. Day rate suits open-ended fault finding — be clear about diagnostic minimums.
Tax, CIS and records
CIS can apply depending on your customer type — know your status. Keep materials invoices for VAT and margin.
Pain points this trade feels first
- Scope creep on rewires
- Chasing certs for handover
- Explaining why cheap quotes skip testing
- Nightmare access routes
FAQ
- Should electricians itemise every accessory?
- Enough detail to avoid disputes — not so much that customers freeze. Group standard accessories; call out premium finishes.