Free Electrical Estimate Template — Download & Customize (2026)
Residential and light commercial electrical estimate template. Covers wire, panels, outlets, and labor for rewires, service upgrades, and new construction.
Last updated: April 2026
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Sample HVAC Estimate — Residential 3-Ton Split System
Copy this table into your spreadsheet and swap in your actual costs.
| Item | Qty | Unit Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel200A main service panel upgrade (meter main + breakers) | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Rough-inRomex 12/2 and 14/2 wire (250-ft rolls) | 9 | $150 | $1,350 |
| Boxes, staples, straps, and conduit | 1 | $480 | $480 |
| CircuitsDedicated 20A circuits (kitchen x2, bath, laundry, HVAC, exterior) | 6 | $285 | $1,710 |
| DevicesReceptacles, switches, and covers, installed | 52 | $40 | $2,080 |
| FixturesLight fixture installation (rough-in + trim) | 16 | $100 | $1,600 |
| GroundingGFCI/AFCI breakers and grounding system | 1 | $640 | $640 |
| PermitsElectrical permit and inspection fees | 1 | $350 | $350 |
| Subtotal | $10,610 | ||
| Profit Margin (20%) | $2,122 | ||
| Total | $12,732 | ||
What's in This Template
- Material line items (wire, conduit, panels, outlets, switches)
- Circuit-by-circuit breakdown
- Labor hours by task (rough-in, trim, service panel)
- Permit and inspection fees
- Change order section
How to Use This Template
1. Copy the table above into Excel or Google Sheets.
2. Swap in your actual scope — new construction needs the full rough-in line count; a service upgrade only needs panel, grounding, and permit lines.
3. Reprice copper weekly. Wire is a big slice of a rewire bid and the price moves — check your supplier's 250-ft roll price before every estimate.
4. Price dedicated circuits per run, not per hour: kitchen appliance circuits, bath, laundry, and HVAC each need their own 20A run.
5. Set your margin between 15-25% and pass permit fees through at cost — eating them quietly kills the margin on small jobs.
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