Estimating software for electricians
Estimating Software for Electricians
Quote the job, lock in change orders before extra work starts, and see exactly what you made after the job's done — free, built for electricians who still pick up tools.
The real problem electricians face
You quote an electrical job, then get hit with extra requests mid-rough-in or mid-finish — another circuit here, a panel upgrade there — and the work gets done on a handshake while the paperwork never catches up.
Worse, once the job's wrapped you rarely find out whether it was actually profitable after material costs and the extra labor are factored in.
How TradeShield works for electrical jobs
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Quote the job
Price labor, materials, and panel or fixture costs in minutes. Set your Journeyman and Apprentice rates once and every electrical quote starts pre-filled.
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Lock in change orders before extra work starts
The customer signs off digitally. Any added scope — extra circuits, panel upgrades, fixture changes — gets a signed change order before you touch it.
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See your actual profit in Insights
When the job's done, the Insights tab shows quoted vs. actual cost so you know whether your pricing was right — not just whether the quote went out.
The TradeShield difference
See your real profit in the Insights tab
Most quoting apps stop once the estimate is sent. TradeShield keeps going: the Insights tab compares what you quoted against what the electrical job actually cost — materials, panel and fixture spend, and the labor hours you logged — so you can see in plain numbers whether the job made money. It's the only tool in this category built to tell a solo electrician that.
What you need vs. what generic quoting apps give you
| What you need | TradeShield | Generic quoting apps |
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| Quote built for electrical line items (labor, panel, fixtures, materials) | Yes | Varies |
| Change order required before extra circuits or fixtures get added | Yes — built-in dual sign-off | Rarely a dedicated workflow |
| See if the job was actually profitable after material costs | Yes — Insights profit tracking | Not typically included |
| Free to use | Yes | No — typically $39+/month |
Frequently asked questions
How do I price an electrical job correctly?
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Start from your real costs: labor hours by role (Journeyman, Apprentice), materials with markup, and panel or fixture costs. TradeShield lets you set your rates once so every quote starts accurate, and after the job the Insights tab shows quoted vs. actual cost — so each job teaches you whether your pricing was right.
What's the best way to handle a customer asking for extra outlets or circuits mid-job?
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Don't do the work on a verbal yes. Build a change order for the added circuits or outlets, send it for a digital signature, and only start once it's signed. TradeShield requires that dual sign-off before the extra scope is added to the job total, so you're never working unpaid or arguing about it later.
How can I tell if I'm actually making money on electrical jobs?
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Use the Insights tab. After a job closes, TradeShield compares what you quoted to what it actually cost — materials, fixtures, and logged labor — and shows your real profit per job. That's the difference between knowing a quote went out and knowing the job paid.
Is TradeShield free for electricians?
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Yes. TradeShield is free during our ongoing beta — no credit card, no trial expiry, and no login required to build your first electrical quote.
Quote your next electrical job free
Build a professional electrical quote in minutes, lock in every change order, and see your real profit in Insights — free during beta.