Free electrical estimate generator

Quote a panel upgrade, an EV charger circuit or a service change line by line, with permit and inspection on their own lines, then print it or save it as a PDF. No signup and nothing to install.

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  1. $2,600.00
  2. $1,150.00
  3. $680.00
  4. $320.00
  5. $450.00
  6. $270.00
  7. $250.00
  8. $150.00
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Total: $6,055.01

Estimate

Brightline Electric LLC

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Estimate

Number
EST-0001
Valid until
12/5/2026
Issue date
11/5/2026

Bill to

Client
Priya Shah
Address
5120 Cedar Crest Ln, Denver, CO 80222

Line Items

DescriptionTypeQtyUnit PriceTotal
Upgrade service from 100A to 200A, replace main panelLabor1$2,600.00$2,600.00
200A main breaker panel, breakers and meter baseMaterials1$1,150.00$1,150.00
Replace service mast and service entrance conductorsMaterials1$680.00$680.00
Grounding electrode system and bonding to current codeLabor1$320.00$320.00
EV charger circuit to garage, installed and testedLabor1$450.00$450.00
50A GFCI breaker, 6 AWG copper and NEMA 14-50 receptacleMaterials1$270.00$270.00
Electrical permit and inspectionOther1$250.00$250.00
Utility disconnect and reconnect coordinationOther1$150.00$150.00

Totals

Subtotal
$5,870.00
Tax
$185.01
Total
$6,055.01

Notes and payment terms

Notes
Valid for 30 days. 30% deposit on acceptance. Price is based on a load calculation for the listed loads. Not included: utility company fees, drywall or stucco repair, correcting existing wiring found to be unsafe. Any extra work is priced and approved before we do it.

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How to write an electrical estimate

Electrical customers rarely know what a service upgrade involves. A clear estimate explains it for you, and it is your record of what was agreed. The form above opens as an estimate.

  • 1. Add your business details and your electrical contractor license number, which many states require on proposals.
  • 2. Add the customer and the service address, then set the valid-until date.
  • 3. Put the main job on its own labor line, such as the panel swap or the new circuit.
  • 4. List the panel, breakers, meter base, mast and wire as materials so the customer sees where the money goes.
  • 5. Add grounding and bonding as its own line, since it is often what brings an older house up to current code.
  • 6. Add the permit, inspection and utility coordination as separate lines, then your deposit and exclusions in the notes.

Run the load calculation before you price

A panel upgrade or a new EV charger starts with a load calculation. It tells you whether the existing service can carry the new load or whether the customer needs a bigger service. Base it on the method your adopted edition of the National Electrical Code allows.

Sometimes the calculation shows the house does not need a 200A service, and a load management device or a smaller charger circuit will do. Offering that as a second option builds trust and can win jobs that a flat "you need a new panel" quote would lose.

Panel upgrades and EV chargers: what to list

Panel and service jobs have more parties involved than most trade work: the customer, the inspector and the utility. Make each part of the work visible.

  • Service: amperage before and after, overhead or underground, mast or riser, meter base, and service entrance conductors.
  • Panel: brand and size, number of spaces, and whether AFCI or GFCI breakers are needed on the circuits you touch, which depends on the code edition your jurisdiction adopted.
  • Grounding and bonding: electrodes, bonding of water and gas piping where required.
  • EV charger: breaker size, wire size and run length, GFCI-protected receptacle or hardwired unit, and whether the customer supplies the charger.
  • Utility: disconnect and reconnect, and the scheduling lead time, which you do not control.
  • Permit and inspection fees, which vary by city or county.

Write the unknowns into the estimate

Older houses hide things: aluminum branch wiring, ungrounded circuits, double-tapped breakers, a panel brand with a poor safety record, splices buried in walls. You may not see them until the cover is off.

Say in the notes what your price assumes, and that unsafe conditions found during the work will be shown to the customer and priced before you fix them. The inspector may also require corrections beyond the scope you quoted. Tell the customer that up front so it does not feel like a surprise later.

From approved estimate to scheduled job

When the customer approves, flip the Invoice or Estimate switch at the top of this page and set a due date. Your lines carry over.

If you quote every week, the free ToolBerry app keeps estimates, jobs and clients together. Build estimates, called proposals in the app, from your saved list of services, offer a full upgrade and a load-managed option on one estimate, record which one the customer picked and capture their signature on your phone. Track each estimate from draft to sent to accepted, then turn it into a job or an invoice without retyping. It works offline and runs on iPhone, Android and the web.

Frequently asked questions

Should electricians charge for estimates?
Many give free estimates for planned work like panel upgrades and EV chargers, and charge a service call or troubleshooting fee to find a fault. If you charge, say so when the customer books, and whether the fee is credited if they hire you.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?
In most places, yes, and service changes usually need an inspection before the utility will reconnect power. The rules and fees depend on your city or county, so list the permit on its own line and check with your local building department.
What size circuit does a Level 2 EV charger need?
It depends on the charger. A charger that draws 40 amps continuously needs a 50A circuit, because continuous loads are sized at 125 percent. Check the charger's install manual and your local code, and put the breaker and wire size on the estimate.
How long should an electrical estimate stay valid?
Thirty days is a common default. Copper wire and panel prices can move, so a shorter window is reasonable when prices are rising. Print the valid-until date on the estimate.
Should I include utility fees in my price?
List them as an exclusion unless you know the exact amount. Utility fees and schedules vary by utility, and some charge the homeowner directly. Add your own coordination time as a separate line.
Do I charge sales tax on electrical work?
It depends on your state. Some tax the materials only, some tax repair labor, and work that becomes part of the house can be treated differently. Check with your state's revenue department or your accountant.
Is this electrical estimate generator free?
Yes. No account, no watermark. Your draft, logo and currency stay in this browser and nothing is uploaded. Click Print or save as PDF to get a file you can send.

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