Electrician Quote Example: Real Breakdowns for UK Electrical Work

Writing quotes for electrical work can feel like a balancing act. Too vague and the customer does not trust you. Too detailed and you spend your entire evening on paperwork instead of earning. The sweet spot is a quote that is clear, professional, and thorough enough to give the customer confidence — without taking you hours to produce.

In this guide, we break down real electrician quote examples for the most common jobs UK sparkies price up every week. You can use these as templates for your own quotes, adapting the scope, pricing, and terms to match your business.

What Makes a Good Electrician's Quote?

Before we get into the examples, let us be clear about what separates a good electrical quote from a poor one. A good quote has six essential elements.

Clear business credentials. Your NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA registration number should be front and centre. For electrical work especially, customers want to see proof that you are registered with a competent person scheme. Include your trading name, address, phone number, and email.

A specific scope of work. Describe exactly what you will do, what you will supply, and what is excluded. Use plain language — not electrical jargon that the customer will not understand. If you are installing 12 downlighters, say so. If the quote excludes making good (plastering, decorating), state it clearly.

Itemised pricing. Separate your labour from your materials. For larger jobs, break the materials down further. This transparency builds trust and makes it easier for the customer to understand what they are paying for.

Certification details. Specify which certificates you will provide on completion — an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), a Minor Works Certificate (MEIWC), or a Building Regulations compliance certificate. This is not optional; it is a legal requirement for notifiable work.

A realistic timeline. Tell the customer when you can start and how long the work will take. Be honest — if you are booked up for three weeks, say so rather than promising an unrealistic start date.

Professional presentation. Send it as a branded PDF, not a text message. The way your quote looks reflects the way your work will look. For more on this, read our article on why professional proposals win more work.

Example 1: Consumer Unit (Fuse Board) Upgrade

This is one of the most common jobs electricians quote for. Here is how a professional quote for a consumer unit upgrade should look.

Scope of Work:

Supply and installation of a new 18-way Hager consumer unit to replace the existing rewireable fuse board at [address]. Work includes:

• Isolation and safe disconnection of the existing fuse board
• Installation of new 18-way split-load consumer unit with dual 80A RCDs and individual MCBs sized to match existing circuits
• Installation of new main earthing conductor and supplementary bonding as required to meet current regulations (BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 2)
• Full testing and inspection of existing circuits
• Issue of Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)
• Notification to Local Authority Building Control via NICEIC

Excludes: Any remedial work to existing circuits found to be defective during testing. If defects are found, these will be reported to you with a separate quotation before any additional work is carried out.

Pricing:

Consumer unit (Hager 18-way): 145.00
MCBs, RCDs, and ancillaries: 85.00
Earthing and bonding materials: 35.00
Sundry materials (cable, fixings, labels): 25.00
Labour (1 day): 320.00
NICEIC notification fee: 35.00
Subtotal: 645.00
VAT (20%): 129.00
Total: 774.00

Timeline: 1 day on site. Power will be off for approximately 4 to 6 hours during the changeover.

Notice how the exclusion clause is critical here. If you find defective circuits during testing, you do not want to be committed to fixing them at the quoted price. Stating this upfront protects you and manages the customer's expectations.

Example 2: Full House Rewire (3-Bed Semi)

Scope of Work:

Complete rewire of a 3-bedroom semi-detached property at [address]. Work includes:

• Strip-out of all existing wiring, back boxes, and accessories
• Installation of new 18-way consumer unit with RCBO protection
• First fix wiring to all rooms: lighting circuits (8 points), ring main circuits (kitchen, ground floor, first floor), dedicated radial circuits for cooker, shower, and immersion heater
• Installation of smoke and heat detectors to current regulations (interconnected, mains-powered with battery backup)
• Second fix: supply and fit of white moulded accessories throughout (switches, sockets, ceiling roses)
• External security light to front and rear
• Full testing, inspection, and issue of EIC
• NICEIC Building Control notification

Excludes: Lifting and relaying floorboards (by others), making good (plastering and decorating), any structural work to accommodate new cable routes.

Pricing:

Consumer unit and protective devices: 285.00
Cable (twin and earth, 3-core, SWA): 520.00
Accessories (sockets, switches, ceiling roses): 180.00
Smoke and heat detectors (5 units): 145.00
External lighting: 120.00
Sundry materials (clips, fixings, back boxes, earth sleeving): 95.00
Labour (5 days, 2 electricians): 2,800.00
NICEIC notification fee: 35.00
Subtotal: 4,180.00
VAT (20%): 836.00
Total: 5,016.00

Timeline: First fix: 2.5 days. Second fix (after plastering by others): 2.5 days. Total time on site: 5 days across two visits.

Example 3: Kitchen Lighting Installation

Scope of Work:

Supply and installation of new kitchen lighting at [address]. Work includes:

• Installation of 6 x LED downlighters (IP65 rated, fire-rated, dimmable) in existing kitchen ceiling
• Installation of LED strip lighting under wall-mounted kitchen units (warm white, 3000K)
• New dimmer switch for downlighters, standard switch for under-unit lighting
• All wiring concealed above ceiling and within kitchen unit pelmets
• Testing and issue of Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate

Excludes: Any ceiling or plaster repairs if access holes are needed above the existing ceiling. Decorating.

Pricing:

LED downlighters (6 x JCC V50 7W): 108.00
LED strip lighting kit (3m warm white): 45.00
Dimmer switch (Varilight V-Pro): 18.00
Standard switch: 4.00
Cable and sundry materials: 35.00
Labour (1 day): 320.00
Subtotal: 530.00
VAT (20%): 106.00
Total: 636.00

This kind of detailed breakdown — specifying the exact make and model of each fitting — gives the customer confidence. They can look up the products online and verify the quality. It also protects you if there is ever a dispute about what was agreed.

Example 4: EV Charger Installation

Scope of Work:

Supply and installation of an Ohme Home Pro 7.4kW smart EV charger at [address]. Work includes:

• Survey of existing electrical installation to confirm suitability
• Installation of dedicated 10mm twin and earth radial circuit from consumer unit to charger location (approximately 12m cable run)
• Installation of dedicated 40A Type A RCBO in consumer unit (or separate isolator if CU is full)
• External cable run in PVC mini trunking with stainless steel fixing clips
• Wall mounting and commissioning of charger unit
• OZEV grant paperwork (if applicable)
• Testing and issue of EIC
• NICEIC notification

Excludes: Any groundwork or ducting for underground cable routes. If the cable run exceeds 15m, additional costs will apply at 8.50 per metre.

Pricing:

Ohme Home Pro 7.4kW charger: 499.00
Cable (10mm T&E, 15m): 65.00
RCBO and ancillaries: 45.00
Trunking and fixings: 30.00
Labour (1 day): 350.00
NICEIC notification: 35.00
Subtotal: 1,024.00
VAT (5% — energy-saving installation): 51.20
Total: 1,075.20

Note the VAT rate here. EV charger installations qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate as an energy-saving installation, which is a detail many electricians miss. Getting these details right in your quote demonstrates expertise.

How to Adapt These Examples for Your Business

These examples are designed to be adapted. Your prices will differ based on your location, your overheads, and your experience. The structure, however, is universal. Every electrical quote you send should follow this pattern: clear credentials, specific scope, itemised pricing, certification details, timeline, and professional presentation.

If you want to check your pricing is delivering a healthy profit, use our profit margin calculator to verify each line item. And if you want to calculate your day rate based on your actual overheads, our day rate calculator can help with that.

For electricians who quote regularly, QuoteSmith can generate these kinds of detailed, branded proposals automatically. You enter the job details, and the AI writes the scope, calculates the pricing, and produces a PDF you can send in minutes. It is a significant time-saver when you are quoting multiple jobs a week. See real examples of QuoteSmith output.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electrician charge per day in the UK?

In 2026, most qualified electricians in the UK charge between 250 and 400 pounds per day. Rates in London and the South East are typically 350 to 450 pounds per day, while rates in the Midlands and North range from 250 to 350 pounds per day. NICEIC or NAPIT registered electricians may charge a premium, which is justified by the quality assurance their accreditation provides.

What is the difference between a quote and an estimate for electrical work?

A quote is a fixed price for a defined scope of work. Once accepted, you are legally committed to completing the work at that price. An estimate is an approximate guide to what the work might cost, and the final price can change. For most electrical jobs, customers prefer a fixed quote because it gives them certainty over costs. Always make clear on your document whether it is a quote or an estimate.

Do electricians need to provide certificates after completing work?

Yes. Under Part P of the Building Regulations (England and Wales), certain types of electrical work must be either carried out by a registered competent person (such as NICEIC or NAPIT) or notified to your local Building Control. On completion, the electrician must provide an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) for new installations or a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate (MEIWC) for smaller jobs. These certificates should always be referenced in your quote.

How long should an electrician's quote be valid?

Most electricians set a quote validity period of 30 days. This is long enough for the customer to make a decision but short enough that your material costs and availability have not changed significantly. For larger projects where material prices may fluctuate, you might include a clause stating that material costs are subject to change if the quote is accepted after the validity period.