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What This Template Includes
- Panel upgrade / service work
- New circuits (each)
- Outlet & switch rough-in
- Fixture installation (each)
- Wire runs (by linear foot)
- Conduit & junction boxes
- Permit & inspection fees
- Labor (hours × journeyman rate)
- Apprentice labor (if applicable)
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123 Main St
City, State ZIP
Project description summary
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor — [Trade] (Journeyman) | 16 | hrs | $85.00 | $1,360.00 |
| Materials — [Item description] | 1 | lot | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Materials — [Item description] | 24 | units | $18.50 | $444.00 |
| Permits & Inspections | 1 | lot | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Subtotal | $2,904.00 | |||
| Overhead & Profit (20%) | $580.80 | |||
| Tax (8.5%) | $294.30 | |||
Exclusions: [List anything not included]
Pro Tips for Better Estimates
Unpermitted electrical work creates liability and can void homeowners insurance. Always include permit cost in your estimate — clients who balk at permit fees are clients you don't want.
Electrical permit fees vary widely ($50–$500+). List them as a pass-through so clients see it's a government fee, not your markup.
Document the existing load and new load for panel upgrades. This protects you if the client later adds more circuits and claims your work was undersized.
Write '12 AWG copper for 20A circuits, 14 AWG for 15A lighting circuits.' It demonstrates professionalism and prevents shortcuts from being demanded later.
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