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Electrician

200A residential panel swap

Replace outdated 100A panel with new 200A service, including meter base, grounding, and 24 breaker spaces.

Customer: Mike Thompson — Dallas, TX

Labour

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
Journeyman — install & terminate8 hr$95$760
Apprentice — assist & cleanup8 hr$55$440
Journeyman — permit & inspection2 hr$95$190

Materials

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
200A main breaker panel (40-space)1 ea$485$485
200A meter base, weather-rated1 ea$165$165
Service entrance cable, 2/0 SER25 ft$10$238
Ground rod, copper-clad 8'2 ea$22$44
Breakers, misc 15/20/30A12 ea$18$216
City permit1 ea$185$185
Labour subtotal$1,390
Materials subtotal$1,333
Fuel surcharge$45
Total$2,768

Notes & terms

  • All work performed to NEC 2023 standards by licensed electrician.
  • Power outage window: 4–6 hours, scheduled in advance.
  • Final inspection by city included.
Plumber

Whole-home PEX repipe

Replace failing copper supply lines throughout 3-bed/2-bath single-story home with PEX-A. Includes drywall access cuts (patching by others).

Customer: Sarah Reyes — Dallas, TX

Labour

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
Journeyman — repipe & manifold install16 hr$105$1,680
Apprentice — assist & pressure test16 hr$60$960
Journeyman — fixture reconnect4 hr$105$420

Materials

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
PEX-A tubing, 1/2" + 3/4"250 ft$2$600
PEX manifold, 12-port1 ea$215$215
Fittings & expansion rings1 lot$175$175
Shut-off valves8 ea$28$224
Insulation sleeves1 lot$85$85
Labour subtotal$3,060
Materials subtotal$1,299
Fuel surcharge$35
Total$4,394

Notes & terms

  • Water shut off no longer than 6 hours per day.
  • Pressure-tested at 100 PSI for 1 hour before walls closed.
  • Drywall repair not included — recommend referral on request.
HVAC

3-ton split system replacement

Remove existing 15-year-old AC + furnace, install new 16 SEER2 3-ton split system with new line set, thermostat, and condensate pump.

Customer: Daniel Park — Dallas, TX

Labour

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
Lead Tech — install & startup10 hr$110$1,100
Helper — assist & haul-away10 hr$55$550
Lead Tech — commissioning & customer walkthrough2 hr$110$220

Materials

DescriptionQtyRateTotal
16 SEER2 3-ton condenser1 ea$2,150$2,150
Matching air handler / coil1 ea$1,485$1,485
Line set, 25' insulated1 ea$235$235
Smart thermostat1 ea$165$165
Condensate pump + drain kit1 ea$85$85
Refrigerant + misc supplies1 lot$145$145
Labour subtotal$1,870
Materials subtotal$4,265
Fuel surcharge$40
Total$6,175

Notes & terms

  • 10-year manufacturer parts warranty + 2-year labour warranty.
  • Old equipment haul-away and EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery included.
  • System commissioned and airflow balanced before sign-off.

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