Question 1

What should an electrician's invoice include?

Accepted Answer

Service call/dispatch fee, labor (hourly or flat-rate), materials with markup, permit fees at cost, NEC code references where relevant ("per NEC 210.8 GFCI requirement"), warranty terms, and inspection sign-off status. For installs (panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators), include the model and amperage installed.

Question 2

Should I list NEC code references in the invoice?

Accepted Answer

On code-driven work, yes — it tells the customer (and any future inspector or buyer of the property) why the work was done. "Replaced kitchen GFCI per NEC 210.8(A)(6)" or "Upgraded service panel to 200A per NEC 230 sizing requirements." Code references also justify pricing on what might otherwise look like simple swap-outs. Keep them in plain English alongside the technical reference.

Question 3

How should EV charger installs be billed?

Accepted Answer

EV charger installs are usually billed at flat-rate by amperage and run distance, plus parts. Standard 240V 50A install is $800-$2,500 depending on panel headroom and run length; harder cases (panel upgrade required, long runs through finished walls, sub-panels) range to $5,000+. List the charger model, amperage, run length, conduit type, and any panel work as separate line items. Many states offer EV-charger tax credits the customer claims; itemizing helps them substantiate the claim.

Question 4

How do I bill for panel upgrades?

Accepted Answer

Panel upgrades are typically flat-rate per amperage (100A → 200A is the most common). $1,800-$4,500 is the typical residential range depending on meter location, mast work, and ground/bonding requirements. List labor + panel + breakers + permit + inspection coordination as itemized lines. Note whether the work is inspected or pending — many panel upgrades are billed before final inspection clears.

Question 5

What warranty terms are standard for electrical work?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's warranty on parts (1 year residential is typical for breakers and devices; 5-25 years for some panels). Labor warranty on the install: 1 year is industry-standard for residential, 30-90 days for service calls. Specify what voids it: customer modification, water exposure, lightning damage. State the warranty in your terms section and reference it on the invoice; warranty disputes are easier when the terms are documented at billing time.

Question 6

Do I charge sales tax on electrical labor?

Accepted Answer

Varies by state. Most states tax materials but not residential repair labor. Some tax both for new construction. Texas taxes everything. California exempts most residential repair labor. Issueable's two-tax-line support lets you apply tax to materials and exclude labor where your state allows it. Check with your state's department of revenue or your licensed accountant.

Question 7

Should the invoice reference the inspection?

Accepted Answer

For permitted work, yes. State whether final inspection has passed ("Final inspection passed 2026-04-22") or is pending ("Final inspection scheduled"). Some commercial customers won't pay until they have proof of inspection sign-off; surfacing the status upfront avoids back-and-forth. Permit numbers and inspector contact info can go in the notes section.

Question 8

When should I collect payment for new electrical installs?

Accepted Answer

For installs over $500: 30-50% deposit at scheduling, balance on completion (or balance net-30 for repeat residential customers). Service calls: payment at job completion. New construction work follows the GC's draw schedule — bill against an AIA-style application for payment if you're working through a general contractor. Issueable handles all three patterns.

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