This template includes a service call fee, hourly labor for adding a dedicated circuit, parts and a permit fee passed through to the client. Adjust the descriptions to name the specific work, such as installing a 20A circuit for a kitchen appliance or upgrading a panel. Add your license number in the business details if your jurisdiction expects it on invoices; requirements vary, so check local rules.
Invoicing tips for electricians
- Describe the work in specific terms, such as circuits added or panel replaced, so the invoice serves as a lasting record for the property.
- List permit and inspection fees as pass-through costs separate from labor.
- Charge a clear after-hours or emergency rate and show it as its own line when it applies.
- Include your license number on the invoice where your jurisdiction expects it, and check local rules on what else must appear.
Typical line items
- Service call / diagnostic fee
- Labor: install dedicated 20A circuit and outlets (hourly)
- Parts: breaker, 12/2 wire, boxes, GFCI receptacles
- Electrical permit (pass-through at cost)
Rates shown are examples only — edit them to match your pricing.
FAQ
Should electricians charge a call-out fee?
Many do, especially for residential service calls. A call-out or diagnostic fee covers travel and the first portion of troubleshooting, and is sometimes credited toward the repair if the customer goes ahead. Make the policy clear when booking and show the fee as its own line so customers know it is not hidden labor.
How should I bill emergency electrical work?
Use a separate emergency or after-hours rate, often higher than your standard hourly rate, and state the time you arrived and left. Customers calling at night generally expect a premium, but listing the hours and rate avoids disputes when the invoice arrives. Parts are billed the same way as on normal jobs.
Do I list permit fees on the invoice?
Yes. Show permit and inspection fees as their own lines, ideally at cost with the permit number in the description. It lets customers see which charges go to the local authority and which are yours. Whether a permit is needed depends on the job and jurisdiction, so check local rules.
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