Electrician invoice template (free, fill in and download as PDF)
Electrical work is usually billed as labour hours plus materials, or as a flat price per device or circuit (outlets, fixtures, a panel upgrade). Permit and inspection fees are commonly passed through at cost.
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Line items on this electrician invoice template
- Service call / diagnosticqty 1
- Labour (hours)qty 3
- Install outlet or switch (each)qty 4
- Install light fixture or ceiling fan (each)qty 2
- New 20 A circuit with breakerqty 1
- Panel upgrade, supplied and fittedqty 1
- Wire, boxes, connectors and sundriesqty 1
- Permit and inspection fee (pass-through)qty 1
The template opens with these lines and sample quantities. Prices are left empty on purpose: type your own rates, delete what you don't need, then add your business, your client and the job date. Billsprig adds tax per line, discounts and the total, and makes a real PDF.
Payment terms and invoice notes
Suggested terms: Net 14. Suggested note: “All work installed to the electrical code in force at the time of installation. Please keep this invoice with your home records.”
Tips for electricians
- Add your licence number in the business details (the Tax ID field works); many clients and some jurisdictions expect it on paperwork, so check your local licensing board.
- Bill per device for repeat work like outlets and fixtures: it is faster to quote and easy for the client to check.
- Keep the permit fee as its own line and note the permit or inspection reference in the notes.
FAQ
What should an electrician's invoice include?
Your business and licence details, the client and job address, each task or device with its quantity, materials, any permit fee, tax, the total and when payment is due. Billsprig has a field for each and adds the totals for you.
Should I charge per outlet or per hour?
Per device suits repeat, predictable work; hourly suits fault finding and old wiring where time is hard to predict. Many electricians use both on one invoice: a diagnostic line by the hour, then installs per device.
How do I show a panel upgrade on an invoice?
Use one line for the panel supplied and fitted, then separate lines for anything extra (new circuits, surge protection, permit). A clear breakdown matters on bigger jobs, where clients compare quotes line by line.
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