Electrician · Quotes and invoices
Quote software for electricians
Code upgrades, panels, outlets, lighting: itemize supplies and labor, add the right VAT and send the quote to your client right away.
A sample electrician quote
| Service | Qty | Unit price excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-row electrical panel, fully equipped | 1 unit | €640.00 | €640.00 |
| 16 A flush-mounted outlet | 8 unit | €38.00 | €304.00 |
| Dedicated circuit for cooktop | 1 flat rate | €260.00 | €260.00 |
| Labor | 10 h | €52.00 | €520.00 |
VAT 10%: €172.40
Total incl. VAT: €1,896.40
Example for guidance only: prices and VAT rates vary depending on your region, suppliers and the job.
How to prepare an electrician quote
To price an electrical quote, break the job down into clear items: panel, circuits, outlets, lighting, dedicated circuits. For each item, list the supplies with their quantity and unit price (equipped panel, circuit breakers, flush-mounted outlets, cables, corrugated conduit, flush boxes), then labor by the hour or at a flat rate. A dedicated cooktop circuit is often priced at a flat rate, while outlets are counted per unit. Add travel costs if any. Also plan for surprises: chasing into hard walls, old wiring to remove, difficult access. Offer them as options rather than inflating your prices.
On the quote, state that the installation will comply with the French NF C 15-100 standard. For a new or fully renovated installation, indicate whether a certificate of compliance approved by Consuel is required. If your trade requires French ten-year liability insurance (décennale), state your insurer and geographic coverage on both the quote and the invoice. Under French rules, the 10% VAT rate may apply, subject to conditions, to improvement or maintenance work in a home completed more than two years ago. Otherwise, apply 20%. If you are exempt from VAT, write “TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI”. Finally, describe the condition of the existing installation, with photos.
With Ecomely, you prepare the quote on site or in the evening at the office. You can ask Zély, the AI Assistant, to draft it from your description (panel, eight outlets, cooktop circuit, ten hours of labor), then adjust quantities and prices. The client signs the quote online, with no printing or extra appointment. Once the work is done, the quote becomes an invoice in one click, and the client can pay by card. Automatic reminders take care of unpaid invoices. Each client's quotes and invoices are kept in one place, so you never have to hunt for a document when you go back for another job.
What Ecomely does for electricians
- Fill in quotes from your phone, with your saved services and prices.
- Clients sign online from a simple link.
- Turn a quote into an invoice in one click, with card payment and reminders.
- Clients, documents and emails all in one place.
Trade vocabulary
- Consuel certificate (Consuel)
- French certificate of compliance required before a new installation is connected to the grid.
- Residual current device (disjoncteur différentiel)
- Cuts the power in case of current leakage, to protect people.
- NF C 15-100
- French standard for residential electrical installations.
- Corrugated conduit (gaine ICTA)
- Ribbed tube that the wires run through.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a quote to replace a few outlets for a private client?
In France, a quote is mandatory for troubleshooting, repair or maintenance work on home equipment over €150 including VAT. Below that, it is still strongly advised: it sets the price, number of outlets and travel costs before the job, which avoids disputes when the invoice arrives.
When can I apply 10% VAT to a code upgrade?
In France, the 10% rate may apply, subject to conditions, to improvement, conversion or maintenance work carried out in a home completed more than two years ago. For a new home or business premises, it is generally 20%. Check the home's situation with your client before drawing up the quote, and clearly state the rate applied.
Should I itemize each circuit breaker or give a single price for the panel?
You can price an equipped panel on a single line, as long as its description is clear: number of rows, residual current switches or breakers, branch circuit breakers. The more precise the breakdown, the better the client understands what they are paying for, and the easier it is to justify the price if questions come up.
How do I handle a surprise found during the job, like wiring that needs redoing?
Pause that item, show the client the situation with photos, and draw up an additional quote before starting the extra work. With Ecomely, you send it right away and the client signs it online: you have written approval, and the final invoice combines both quotes.
The rules mentioned on this page (VAT, required quote details, insurance) are those that apply in France.