Free Electrician Quote Template UK (2026) — Download & Send in 60 Seconds

Whether you're a newly qualified sparky or an experienced electrical contractor, the way you present your quotes can make or break your business. A professional, detailed quote builds trust and helps you win more jobs. Here's exactly what to include.

Why Your Quote Matters

Customers often get 2-3 quotes before choosing an electrician. If your quote is vague, handwritten, or missing key details, you'll lose out to the competitor who sends a clean, professional document — even if your price is lower.

A good quote does three things:

• Builds confidence — the customer knows exactly what they're getting
• Protects you — clearly defines what's included (and what isn't)
• Wins more work — professional presentation = professional service

What Every Electrical Quote Should Include

1. Your business details — Name, address, phone, email, NICEIC/NAPIT registration number
2. Customer details — Name and property address
3. Quote number and date — For your records and theirs
4. Detailed scope of work — Describe every task, not just "rewire kitchen"
5. Itemised pricing — Break down labour and materials separately
6. VAT — If registered, show VAT clearly on a separate line
7. Total price — Bold and easy to find
8. Validity period — Typically 30 days
9. Payment terms — When payment is due and accepted methods
10. Certification included — State whether electrical certificates (Part P, EICRs) are included in the price

Sample Electrical Quote Breakdown

Here's how a consumer unit (fuse board) upgrade quote might look:

• Labour: Isolation, removal of old board, installation of new 16-way dual RCD consumer unit, testing & certification (6 hours) — £420.00
• Materials: Hager 16-way dual RCD consumer unit — £145.00
• Materials: MCBs (10x) — £48.00
• Materials: Tails, earth bonding, sundries — £35.00
• Electrical Installation Certificate (Part P) — Included
• Subtotal: £648.00
• VAT (20%): £129.60
• Total: £777.60

Common Pricing for Electrical Work (2026)

To help you benchmark your prices, here are typical UK rates:

• Hourly rate: £45-£85 depending on location
• Day rate: £300-£500 (see our full electrician day rate UK breakdown)
• Consumer unit upgrade: £600-£900
• Full house rewire (3-bed): £3,000-£5,000
• Additional socket: £80-£150
• Light fitting installation: £50-£100
• EICR (Electrical Inspection): £150-£300

Sample Rewire Quote Breakdown

Here's what a 3-bed house rewire quote might look like:

Item	Details	Cost
Labour	Full rewire inc. first fix, second fix, testing & certification (5 days)	£2,250.00
Consumer unit	Hager 18-way dual RCD board + MCBs	£210.00
Cable	Twin & earth 2.5mm, 1.5mm, 6mm (various runs)	£380.00
Accessories	Sockets (18x), switches (12x), back boxes	£220.00
Sundries	Tails, bonding, clips, fire cement, grommets	£85.00
Testing & cert	EICR + Part P notification to Building Control	Included
	Subtotal	£3,145.00
	VAT (20%)	£629.00
	Total	£3,774.00

For the full breakdown of what to charge, see our electrician day rate UK 2026 guide.

What Your Quote Template Should Look Like

Here's the exact structure your electrician quote should follow:

1. Header — Your business name, logo, NICEIC/NAPIT number, contact details
2. Quote number & date — Sequential numbering (e.g., EQ-2026-047)
3. Customer details — Name, property address, phone/email
4. Scope of work — Detailed description of every task
5. Itemised pricing table — Labour, materials, each on separate lines
6. Subtotal, VAT, Total — Clear and bold
7. What's included — Testing, certification, Part P notification
8. What's excluded — Making good, decoration, flooring
9. Validity — "This quote is valid for 30 days"
10. Payment terms — When payment is due, accepted methods
11. Your signature & date

Mistakes That Lose You Jobs

• Texting a price — "I'll do it for 500 mate" is not a quote. It's unprofessional and leaves room for disputes
• Not mentioning certifications — Customers want to know the work will be signed off
• Slow response — If you take a week to send a quote, the customer has already hired someone else
• No breakdown — A single lump sum looks suspicious. Show your working
• Forgetting exclusions — State what's NOT included (e.g., making good plasterwork, decoration)

Stand Out From Other Electricians

Want to win more jobs? Do these things that most electricians don't:

• Send quotes within 24 hours of the site visit
• Include your registration number prominently
• Add a personal note — "Thanks for showing me round, Mrs Smith"
• Follow up if you haven't heard back in 3-5 days
• Use professional software instead of Word docs or texts

For more on pricing your work right, see our full guide on electrician day rates UK 2026, plumber rates, and builder day rates to compare across trades. Also check out how to price a bathroom refit and signs you're undercharging.