How electricians bill
Electricians bill a call-out fee plus hourly labour and parts, or a fixed price for defined jobs. Emergency and out-of-hours work often carries a higher rate.
What to put on a electrician invoice
- The call-out fee, labour hours and parts on separate lines so the bill is transparent.
- Any certification or compliance work (and certificate numbers) relevant to the job.
- Warranty or guarantee terms on the work, which builds trust and repeat business.
- The essentials every invoice needs: your details, the client's, a unique number, issue and due dates, an itemised list, the total, and how to pay.
Sample electrician invoice
A typical electrician invoice might look like this:
- Call-out & first hour — $90
- Labour — additional (per hour) — $65 × 2
- Parts & materials — $140
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