Free electrical proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample electrical job so you can see how it reads. Download it, or write your own from a few typed notes.
What is in it
Typed by the electrician: "panel upgrade 100a to 200a, new meter base, permit incl"
- Panel upgrade, 100A to 200A.
- New meter base.
- Permit included.
Warranty: 1 year on all labor and workmanship
Deposit at signing: $1,925
Signature block: typed name, date, and the E-SIGN Act line.
Or fill it in from your notes
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out in this format in about five seconds. No account needed.
30 days free, then $29 a month. No card to start.
Finished electrical estimates to copy from
- Panel upgrade estimate example, $3,850, 1 day, after permit approval
- EV charger circuit estimate example, $1,150, half a day
- Recessed lighting estimate example, $1,480, 1 day
- Generator inlet and interlock estimate example, $1,250, half a day
How to use it
Replace the company block with yours, keep the structure, and write the scope as a short list of what you will do, one item per line. Put one total price on it. Add a timeline and payment terms every time. Date it and give it an expiry, usually 30 days.
The parts most electricians leave out
- Payment terms. "50% upfront, 50% on completion" on the proposal means it is never a conversation at the end of the job.
- A valid-through date. Prices move. Without one, an old bid can be accepted months later.
- A way to accept on the spot. A printed PDF has to be signed, scanned, and emailed back, and plenty of customers put that off. A link they can tap and type their name on takes a minute.
What to fill in on a electrical proposal
- Amperage and breaker count
- Length of the wire run, and how it is routed
- Whether drywall patching and paint are included
- Who schedules the utility disconnect and reconnect
Most panel and service work needs a permit and an inspection. Put the inspection timing on the bid so the customer knows the power schedule.
Questions about electrical estimates
What should a contractor estimate include?
Six parts: who it is from and who it is for, the scope of work as a short list, one total price, a timeline, payment terms with any deposit, and a way for the customer to accept. A warranty line and a valid-through date keep it from being argued over later.
Is an estimate legally binding?
Once the customer accepts it in writing, yes, for the scope and price on it. A typed name and e-signature on a phone counts under the E-SIGN Act. A number texted back and forth is much harder to hold anyone to.
Can I use this template as is?
Yes. Download the PDF, replace the company block with yours, and keep the structure. Or type your own job below and it is laid out for you in a few seconds.
Can I note that the permit is included or not?
Yes. Type it in your notes and it shows on the proposal exactly as you wrote it. Nothing gets added that you didn't say.
Does it handle commercial work?
It works for any job with a scope and a price. It fits residential and light commercial.
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BidWriter Pro turns notes like "panel upgrade 100a to 200a, new meter base, permit incl" into this proposal, sends it by text or email, collects the deposit by card when the customer accepts, and follows up if they go quiet. Free for 30 days, no card. See how it works for electricians or open the sample your customer would see.
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