InvoiceCraftElectrical Proposal Template
A electrical proposal is a priced scope of work with a signature line. Start from this template, or let the AI draft one from a plain-English description of the job, mark the add-ons optional, and send a link the customer accepts on their phone. The invoice, and the deposit invoice if you set one, are created the moment they accept.
What belongs in a electrical proposal
Electrical proposals are about the panel first and the rooms second. State the service size, the panel make, breaker count, and whether the utility needs to disconnect. List circuits by room and purpose so the customer can add or drop them, which is exactly what optional items are for: EV charger circuit, generator inlet, surge protection. Permits and inspections are required almost everywhere, so put them on their own line, and say who schedules the inspection.
Sample line items
Realistic 2026 US pricing for a typical job. Every number is editable; optional items are the ones the customer decides on.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200A panel upgrade: new panel, meter socket, grounding, and utility coordination | 1 | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 |
| Dedicated 20A circuits for kitchen counters (2) | 2 | $380.00 | $760.00 |
| Electrical permit and inspection | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Whole-home surge protector at panel optional | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Level 2 EV charger circuit, 50A, garage optional | 1 | $890.00 | $890.00 |
| Generator inlet and interlock kit optional | 1 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |
Required items: $4,180.00. Optional items if all are chosen: $2,380.00. Rate ranges for this trade are in what to charge for electrical work.
Terms that belong in a electrical proposal
Promise extended coverage on the bid: a longer warranty on labor is often what wins electrical work against a cheaper number, and it costs nothing on the day you offer it. Set the terms on the proposal and they print with the scope the customer accepts, carry through to the invoice, and start counting down when that invoice is paid. From there warranty tracking keeps the coverage dates, an estimate of the labor and parts you could still owe, and any callback filed against the job.
Need something lighter? Use the electrical estimate template for a quick number, or the electrical invoice template when the work is done.
Jobs change once the work starts. When electrical work grows or shrinks after the customer has signed, send a change order: they approve the added or credited work and the new total on their phone, and the unpaid balance invoice updates itself.
How the proposal gets accepted
Send the link. The customer sees the scope, ticks the optional items they want and watches the total update, types their name, agrees to the terms, and accepts. The acceptance is recorded with the timestamp, IP address, browser, and a hash of the content. The invoice is generated from exactly what they selected, with the deposit invoiced first when you set one.
Frequently asked questions
Should an electrician list every circuit on a proposal?
Yes, by room and amperage. It is how the customer understands what a panel upgrade actually gives them, and it makes optional circuits, like an EV charger, a simple checkbox instead of a follow-up quote.
How do electrical proposals handle permit costs?
As a separate line item at cost, with a sentence saying the electrician pulls the permit and schedules the inspection. Customers accept the fee when they can see it is the city's, not the contractor's.
Can customers accept this proposal online?
Yes. Send the link, and the customer ticks the optional items they want, types their name, and accepts on any device. The acceptance is recorded with the time, IP address, and a hash of the content, and a signed PDF is produced. See how e-signature works on InvoiceCraft.
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