Electrician Quote Template: What to Include (UK Guide)

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
• 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

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