Start with a proven structure, then tailor it to the actual job.
Electrical proposals need to balance technical precision with client-friendly language. The homeowner doesn't know what AFCI means, but they need to trust that you do. Here's how to write a proposal that's detailed and accessible.
No account needed to start. Customize the scope and pricing before you generate.
Pick the closest job. We'll preload a practical scope and line-item structure, then you can change every detail and enter your own prices.
A service-panel upgrade starter covering utility coordination, permits, grounding, labeling, and inspection.
Starter prices are left blank so you can quote accurately for your market and job conditions.
Type of work (panel upgrade, new circuits, fixture installation, rewire), property age and existing electrical system condition. Note any code compliance requirements or safety concerns identified during inspection.
List every circuit, outlet, switch, and fixture. For panel upgrades: existing amperage, new amperage, brand. For new circuits: what each serves, wire gauge, breaker size. For fixtures: make, model, location. Include permit requirements.
Note which NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements apply. GFCI locations (kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors, garages), AFCI requirements (bedrooms, living areas), smoke/CO detector circuits. Clients appreciate knowing you're bringing their home up to code.
Line items: panel upgrade (labor + materials), per-circuit rough-in, per-outlet installation, per-fixture installation, permit fees, inspection coordination. Show total with and without tax.
Licensed and insured (include license number), work passes municipal inspection, warranty on workmanship (typically 1-2 years), manufacturer warranties on panels and fixtures.
Phase 1: Rough-in (if applicable). Phase 2: Device and fixture installation. Phase 3: Final connections and testing. Phase 4: Municipal inspection. Note: existing power will be interrupted for X hours on day Y.
Review scope and pricing decisions, then adapt the complete editable example for your own job.