What goes on a electrical quote
The usual line items. The AI picks the ones your job needs, and you can add or remove any.
- Labour (hours)
- Downlights and drivers
- Cable and fittings
- Power points / GPOs
- Testing and certification
- Call-out or travel
Tips for electrical quotes that win the job
- List each fitting with a quantity, so adding two more lights later is a clear variation, not an argument.
- Say whether ceiling access is assumed. Most surprise costs on lighting jobs come from no roof space.
- Put making good (patching, painting around new fittings) in the exclusions unless you're doing it.
Rules to mention in Australia
Electrical licensing and compliance certificates are set by each state (in NSW, a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work). Put your licence number on the quote.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules with your regulator or council.
Example job description
Install 6 LED downlights in a living room with roof access, Geelong. Replace 2 double GPOs in the kitchen with USB outlets. Testing and compliance certificate. About 5 hours.
The more you say (size, location, who supplies what, how long it takes), the better the draft. Anything you leave out goes into the assumptions, so the customer can see it.
Questions
- Is a quote a fixed price?
- A quote is generally a fixed price for the work it describes, while an estimate is your best guess. If the job changes, agree the variation in writing. This is why Sorted Quote lists assumptions and exclusions on every quote.
- Do I have to charge GST?
- You must register for GST once your turnover is $75,000 or more. If you are registered, quotes to consumers should show the total price including GST. Untick "GST registered" if you aren't.
- Does the AI set my prices?
- No. It drafts the scope, line items, assumptions and exclusions. You type in your own rates, and the GST and totals are worked out exactly in your browser.
- Is it free?
- Yes. No sign-up, no card. Your business details are saved on your device, not on our servers.