Panel upgrades, whole-house rewires, rough-ins, trim outs — your line items are pre-loaded. Snap a photo of the panel, describe the scope, and have an estimate ready before the homeowner finishes asking questions.
Panels, breakers, wire runs, GFCIs, fixtures — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
Every minute on an estimate is a minute you're not billing. We get that.
Electrical work is code-intensive and permit-heavy, which means your estimates need to be detailed enough to match what the inspector expects. Every circuit, wire run, breaker, and outlet needs to be listed. Vague line items do not cut it with homeowners or building departments.
Electricians juggle a wide range of job types from small service calls to major panel upgrades and whole-house rewires. Your estimating software needs to handle a $150 service call and a $15,000 rewire with equal ease. Pre-loaded line items for common components save enormous time.
Permit tracking matters more in electrical than almost any other trade. Most jurisdictions require permits for any work beyond simple fixture swaps. Good software helps you factor permit fees into every estimate automatically.
For service electricians, speed is everything. The first electrician to show up and present a professional estimate usually wins the job. Mobile estimating from your phone lets you close jobs on the spot.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Upgrade (100A to 200A) | $1,500 - $4,000 | Panel, breakers, wire, meter base, permit |
| EV Charger Install (Level 2) | $800 - $2,500 | Circuit, wire run, breaker, charger mount |
| Whole-House Rewire | $8,000 - $20,000 | Wire, boxes, devices, panel, patching |
| Recessed Lighting (6 cans) | $800 - $2,000 | LED cans, wire, switch, dimmer, labor |
| Outlet/Switch Install | $150 - $400 | Device, box, wire, plate, labor |
| Ceiling Fan Install | $200 - $500 | Fan-rated box, wiring, assembly, labor |
| Generator Transfer Switch | $1,500 - $4,000 | Transfer switch, inlet box, wire |
| Troubleshooting/Diagnosis | $100 - $300 | Service call, diagnostic time, minor repair |
When you sign up and select electrical as your trade, BidOrca loads your price book with panels, breakers by amperage, wire by gauge, boxes, GFCIs, AFCIs, LED fixtures, and permit fees. Customize pricing to match your supplier costs and margin targets. On your next service call, snap a photo of the panel, describe the scope, and BidOrca AI generates a detailed estimate. Send a branded PDF while you are still in the driveway.
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