Electrical Proposal Template

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# Electrical Work Proposal

**[Company Name]** — Licensed Electrical Contractor
**Master License #:** [State License Number] | **C-10 License (CA):** [If applicable]
**General Liability:** $[X]M | **Workers' Comp:** Policy #[Number]
**Bonded** by [Surety Company]

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**Date:** _______________
**Proposal #:** EL-[YYYY-MM-NNN]
**Valid for:** 30 days from date above
**Job site:** _______________________________________

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## 1. Customer & Site Information

**Customer name:** _______________________________
**Phone:** _______________ **Email:** _______________
**Service address:** _______________________________________
**Property type:** ☐ Single family  ☐ Multi-family  ☐ Commercial  ☐ Industrial
**Year built:** _______ (affects code applicability)
**Current panel:** _______ amps, _______ spaces available

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## 2. Site Assessment

**Initial inspection date:** _______________
**Inspector / Master electrician:** _______________

**Existing conditions:**

☐ Knob and tube wiring present (pre-1950 homes — recommend full rewire)
☐ Aluminum branch circuit wiring (1965-1975 era — fire hazard, AlumiConn or copper retrofit needed)
☐ Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panel (known fire hazard — replacement recommended)
☐ Zinsco / Sylvania panel (similar safety concerns)
☐ Double-tapped breakers
☐ Missing or undersized ground
☐ No GFCI in wet locations
☐ No AFCI in bedrooms / living areas (per NEC 210.12)
☐ Overloaded circuits (multiple appliances on single 15A circuit)
☐ Open junction boxes
☐ Backstabbed outlets (push-in vs screw terminal)

**Service panel amperage adequate for proposed load?** ☐ Yes  ☐ No  ☐ Service upgrade required

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## 3. Scope of Work

### A. Service & Panel Work

- [ ] Replace main service panel: ☐ 100A  ☐ 200A  ☐ 400A
  - Brand: ☐ Square D QO  ☐ Eaton CH  ☐ Siemens  ☐ Cutler-Hammer
  - Combo arc fault / GFCI breakers per current NEC
- [ ] Upgrade meter base / weatherhead
- [ ] Install whole-house surge protector (Type 2 SPD)
- [ ] Replace grounding electrode system to current code
- [ ] Coordinate with utility for service disconnect/reconnect

### B. Branch Circuits (rough wiring)

- [ ] Install ____ new 15A circuits (general lighting/outlets)
- [ ] Install ____ new 20A circuits (kitchen/bath/laundry — required per NEC)
- [ ] Install ____ new 30A/40A/50A circuits (HVAC, range, dryer, EV charger)
- [ ] Install dedicated circuit for: ☐ Sump pump  ☐ Garage  ☐ Hot tub  ☐ Pool equipment

### C. Devices & Fixtures

- [ ] Install ____ standard outlets (15A or 20A)
- [ ] Install ____ GFCI outlets (kitchen, bath, garage, outdoor, basement)
- [ ] Install ____ AFCI outlets / breakers (bedrooms, living areas)
- [ ] Install ____ USB outlets
- [ ] Install ____ smart switches / dimmers
- [ ] Install ____ recessed cans (LED retrofit)
- [ ] Install ____ smoke / CO combo detectors (interconnected, hardwired with battery backup)

### D. Specialty Work

- [ ] Install EV charger (Level 2, ____ amp circuit)
- [ ] Install backup generator transfer switch
- [ ] Install solar interconnection
- [ ] Install heat pump / mini-split disconnect
- [ ] Install structured wiring (CAT6/coax) — by us or low-voltage sub

### E. Code Compliance

All work performed to:
- ☐ NEC 2023 (national)
- ☐ State amendments: _______________
- ☐ Local jurisdiction: _______________
- ☐ Required AFCI per NEC 210.12 (all 120V circuits in dwelling units)
- ☐ Required GFCI per NEC 210.8 (wet locations)
- ☐ Tamper-resistant receptacles per NEC 406.12

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## 4. Materials Specifications

| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wire | THHN copper, sized per NEC ampacity tables |
| Conduit | EMT for commercial / interior; PVC sched 40 for direct burial |
| Devices | Spec grade (Leviton, Hubbell, Pass & Seymour) |
| Boxes | Metal for commercial, plastic ok for residential |
| Wire nuts | Wago lever-nut or Ideal twist-on |
| Panels | Square D QO, Eaton CH, or Siemens (no Federal Pacific / Zinsco) |
| Disconnects | NEMA 3R for outdoor, NEMA 1 indoor |

**No-substitution items:**
- Receptacles: spec-grade only (no contractor-grade backstab devices)
- Breakers: matched to panel manufacturer (no UL-listed substitutions)
- AFCI/GFCI: combination type where required by code

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## 5. Permits & Inspections

- [ ] Pull electrical permit (cost passed through: $_______)
- [ ] Schedule rough-in inspection (after wiring, before drywall)
- [ ] Schedule final inspection (after devices installed)
- [ ] Provide certificate of completion to customer

**Customer responsibility:**
- Provide unobstructed access to work areas
- Coordinate with other trades (plumbing, HVAC) for combined inspection if applicable
- Notify HOA / strata if required

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## 6. Pricing

| Description | Hours | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master electrician | _____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Journeyman | _____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Apprentice | _____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Materials | — | — | $_____ |
| Permit fees | — | At cost | $_____ |
| Disposal | — | — | $_____ |

**Subtotal:** $_______
**Sales tax:** $_______ (where applicable)
**Total Project Investment:** **$_______**

### Pricing Includes
- All labor and standard materials
- One inspection cycle (rough + final)
- Cleanup and debris removal

### Pricing Excludes
- Drywall patch/paint (separate contractor or add-on)
- Concealed condition discovery (additional ungrounded circuits, deteriorated insulation)
- Service upgrade fees from utility company (if applicable)
- Connection of customer-supplied fixtures (we install at $_____ per fixture)

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## 7. Timeline

**Start date:** Within _____ business days of signed contract
**Duration:** _____ business days for rough-in
**Inspection:** Scheduled within 1 business day of rough completion
**Final completion:** _____ business days after inspection passed

**Weather/access dependencies:** Service work may be delayed by utility availability. Customer notified 24 hours before any postponement.

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## 8. Warranty

### Workmanship: 2 Years
- Covers connections, terminations, code violations resulting from installation error
- Begins on date of final inspection sign-off

### Materials: Per Manufacturer
- We will assist with warranty claims for 90 days post-completion at no charge

### Excluded
- Damage from customer modifications
- Failure of customer-supplied components
- Lightning / power surge damage (recommend whole-house SPD)
- Acts of God

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## 9. Payment Schedule

**Jobs under $2,000:** Payment in full on completion
**Jobs $2,000-$10,000:** 30% deposit, 40% rough-in inspection, 30% final
**Jobs over $10,000:** 25% deposit, milestone-based draws agreed in writing

**Payment methods:** ACH, check, credit card (3% surcharge)
**Late fee:** 1.5% monthly on balances over 30 days past due

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## 10. Required Customer Acknowledgments

Customer initials confirm understanding:

_____ Existing aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring may require additional remediation discovered during work
_____ Code compliance may require upgrading circuits or devices beyond the original scope at customer's option
_____ Power must be shut off during work; backup power must be coordinated for critical equipment
_____ Cosmetic restoration of walls/floors is not included
_____ Right of rescission: 3 business days to cancel without penalty

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## 11. Code Compliance Statement

This work will comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable state and local amendments. We are licensed and authorized to perform electrical work in [State]. All required permits will be pulled. Final inspection by the authority having jurisdiction is required before energizing.

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## 12. Signatures

**Customer:**
Signature: _________________________ Date: __________
Printed: _________________________

**Electrical Contractor:**
Signature: _________________________ Date: __________
Master License #: _________________________

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