Quote templates for electricians
Practical examples of electrical quotes with materials, unit prices, and detailed labour.
Consumer unit replacement quote
One of the most common jobs for electricians. Here's a detailed quote example:
- 18-way consumer unit (single-phase, RCBO board), 1 unit at €195
- 20A MCBs, 6 units at €19 each
- 30mA RCBOs, 4 units at €32 each
- 2.5mm twin and earth cable, 15m at €3.90/m
- Labour, 8 hrs at €40/hr
Materials total: €497.50 | Labour: €320 | Total: €817.50
With Prummo, just dictate: "consumer unit replacement, 18-way single-phase board at 195 euro, 6 MCBs at 20 amp at 19 euro each..." and the quote is ready.
Full rewire quote
For new builds or complete renovations:
- 18-way consumer unit (single-phase), 1 unit at €195
- Double sockets with faceplates, 24 units at €12.50 each
- Single light switches, 12 units at €9 each
- Light points (including connection), 14 units at €16 each
- 1.5mm twin and earth cable, 120m at €2.50/m
- 2.5mm twin and earth cable, 60m at €3.90/m
- 20mm conduit, 80m at €0.95/m
- Labour, 5 days at €320/day
Materials total: €1,229 | Labour: €1,600 | Total: €2,829
Repair and maintenance quote
Smaller but frequent jobs:
- Electrical fault diagnosis, 1 service at €55
- Damaged socket replacement, 2 units at €13 each (materials) plus 30 min at €40/hr
- Lighting circuit repair, 1 service at €75
- Earth and RCD testing, 1 service at €45
Total: €221
Even small jobs benefit from a professional quote. It shows you take your work seriously and avoids disputes over pricing.
Tips for electrical quotes
Always list cable sizes separately. The client may not know what 2.5mm twin and earth cable is, but seeing the metres and price conveys transparency.
Including fault diagnosis as a separate line item values your assessment time.
For jobs over €1,000, a deposit and balance structure helps a lot. Many clients delay electrical work because of the upfront cost. A 30% deposit before you buy materials, with the balance on completion, is much easier to approve than the full amount at once.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include VAT in my quotes?
It depends on your tax registration with Revenue. If you're VAT-registered, you should include it and file returns through ROS. Prummo allows you to configure the VAT rate on your quotes.
How should I price labour?
The most common approach is to charge by the hour (roughly €35 to €55/hr, higher in Dublin) or by the day (roughly €280 to €380/day). Choose the method that best reflects the work involved.
Can I reuse quote templates?
Yes. In Prummo you can save template items that you reuse in future quotes. Common materials are always available.