Quote templates for electricians
Practical examples of electrical quotes with materials, unit prices, and detailed labour, in rand.
DB board replacement quote
One of the most common jobs for electricians. Here's a detailed quote example:
- 24-way distribution board (3-phase), 1 unit at R2,800
- 20A circuit breakers, 6 units at R180 each
- 40A/30mA earth leakage units, 2 units at R650 each
- 2.5mm² surface-wired cable, 15m at R38/m
- Labour, 8 hrs at R450/hr
Materials total: R5,650 | Labour: R3,600 | Total: R9,250
With Prummo, just dictate: "DB board replacement, 24-way three-phase at 2,800 rand, 6 circuit breakers at 20 amps at 180 rand each..." and the quote is ready.
Full rewire quote
For new builds or complete renovations:
- 18-way distribution board (single-phase), 1 unit at R1,900
- Double plug points with faceplates, 24 units at R220 each
- Single light switches, 12 units at R140 each
- Light points (including connection), 14 units at R280 each
- 1.5mm² surface-wired cable, 120m at R22/m
- 2.5mm² surface-wired cable, 60m at R38/m
- 20mm conduit, 80m at R14/m
- Labour, 5 days at R3,200/day
Materials total: R18,530 | Labour: R16,000 | Total: R34,530
Repair and maintenance quote
Smaller but frequent jobs:
- Electrical fault diagnosis, 1 service at R650
- Damaged plug point replacement, 2 units at R220 each (materials) + 30 min at R450/hr
- Lighting circuit repair, 1 service at R950
- Earth leakage and earthing test, 1 service at R550
Total: R2,595
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 2.5mm² surface-wired cable is, but seeing the metres and price conveys transparency.
Including fault diagnosis as a separate line values your assessment time.
For jobs over R10,000, offer a staged payment structure. Many clients delay electrical work because of the cost. A 30% deposit, progress payment, and final balance via PayShap or EFT is much easier to approve than the full amount upfront.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include VAT in my quotes?
It depends on your tax registration. If your turnover is above R1 million and you're VAT registered with SARS, you should include it at the standard 15% rate. Prummo lets you configure the VAT rate on your quotes.
How should I price labour?
The most common approach is to charge by the hour (R350 to R700/hr) or by the day (R2,800 to R4,500/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.