Electrician Software
Electrician Estimating Software
The fastest way for electricians to quote, schedule, and get paid. Ditch the notepad and clunky spreadsheets and run your electrical business from one clean app.
Free electrician estimate templates
Open any template to review its line items, copy it, or download it as a PDF or Word document.
Electrical Panel Upgrade
An electrical panel upgrade increases a home's amperage capacity, replacing an outdated or undersized panel with a new one. Most standard upgrades run $1,500 to $5,500, with full service upgrades to 200 amps reaching up to $30,000 for larger homes.
Outlet Installation
Outlet installation covers adding a new standard or 240-volt outlet, including running wire from the panel or an existing circuit. Most standard outlets run $195 to $560 installed, while new 240-volt circuits run $300 to $800.
Whole-House Rewiring
Whole-house rewiring replaces outdated or unsafe wiring throughout a home, typically required for older homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring. Most jobs run $6,000 to $12,000, or $2 to $4 per square foot, with larger or harder-to-access homes reaching $20,000 or more.
EV Charger Installation
EV charger installation covers mounting a Level 2 home charging station and running a dedicated 240-volt circuit from the panel. Most residential installs run $1,200 to $3,000 depending on panel capacity and distance from the electrical panel.
Ceiling Fan / Light Fixture Installation
Ceiling fan and light fixture installation covers mounting a new fixture and wiring it to an existing or new switch. Most ceiling fan installs run $146 to $360, while standard light fixture swaps run $100 to $300.
Generator Transfer Switch Installation
Generator transfer switch installation allows a home to safely switch between utility power and a backup generator during outages. Most installs run $1,200 to $3,800 for an automatic switch, or $400 to $1,300 for a manual switch, depending on wiring distance and panel capacity.
Recessed Lighting Installation
Recessed lighting installation covers cutting openings, wiring, and mounting can lights into an existing or new ceiling. Most retrofit installs run $200 to $400 per light, while new construction runs $125 to $250 per light.
GFCI / AFCI Breaker Installation
GFCI and AFCI breaker installation adds shock and fire protection required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Most GFCI breakers run $307 to $373 installed, while AFCI breakers run $111 to $219 per unit.
Whole-House Surge Protector Installation
A whole-house surge protector installs directly at the electrical panel to shield all circuits from power surges. Most installations run $200 to $800 total, including the device and about two hours of labor.
Circuit Breaker Replacement
Circuit breaker replacement fixes a breaker that repeatedly trips or has failed, restoring power to the affected circuit. Most jobs run $150 to $400, including diagnostic time and the new breaker.
Electrical Troubleshooting / Diagnostic
Electrical troubleshooting covers diagnosing issues like flickering lights, dead outlets, or intermittent power loss before quoting a repair. Most diagnostic visits run $75 to $535, with simple fixes adding $150 to $300 and complex wiring issues reaching $800 or more.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation covers wiring hardwired units with battery backup, required by code in most bedrooms and hallways. Most jobs run $75 to $200 per unit depending on whether wiring already exists.
Hot Tub / Spa Electrical Hookup
Hot tub and spa electrical hookup covers running a dedicated 240-volt circuit with GFCI protection from the panel to the unit's disconnect box. Most jobs run $700 to $2,000 depending on distance from the panel and whether trenching is required.
Landscape / Outdoor Lighting Installation
Landscape and outdoor lighting installation covers running low-voltage wiring and mounting fixtures for pathway, accent, or security lighting. Most jobs run $1,500 to $5,000 for a full property, or $100 to $250 per fixture.
Electrical Vehicle Charger Panel Upgrade Combo
This combo job covers upgrading an undersized electrical panel and installing a Level 2 EV charger in the same visit, common when a home's existing panel can't support the new circuit. Most combo jobs run $2,500 to $7,500 depending on panel size and charger location.
Made for the realities electricians deal with every day
Electrical work spans quick service calls and permitted upgrades, and quoting has to reflect code, labor, and material costs accurately.
Contractor Ace stores your electrical line items and labor rates so you can quote a panel upgrade or EV charger on site and collect payment when it's done.
Quote every electrician job in seconds
Build your common jobs once, then reuse them on every quote so no two visits start from scratch.
Everything your electrical business needs in one app
Estimates
Build a branded estimate in under a minute and send it by text before you leave the job.
Invoices
Turn any approved estimate into an invoice with one tap and deliver it with a pay link.
Payments
Accept card, ACH, and tap-to-pay on the truck. Funds land the next business day.
Scheduling
See every job on one calendar with drag-and-drop rescheduling and Google sync.
Customer CRM
Every customer, property, and past job in one searchable place.
Review Requests
Auto-text a review request the moment an invoice is paid.
How electricians save time and money with Contractor Ace
Time is the one thing electricians can't buy back, and paperwork is where it disappears. Contractor Ace hands that time back by letting you quote, invoice, and collect payment from your phone in the field — no evenings at the desk, no double data entry, no lost sticky notes.
Slow payment is a hidden tax on your electrical business. When customers can approve an estimate and pay an invoice from a single link, you collect same-day instead of waiting weeks, and automated reminders make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Healthy cash flow means you can take on the next job without sweating payroll.
One connected app replaces the spreadsheet, the paper invoice book, and the separate payment terminal — so you spend less on tools and less time stitching them together. The result is lower overhead, fewer missed charges, and more of every dollar staying in your pocket.
Simple pricing for your electrical business
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No contracts, no setup fees, cancel anytime.
Core
Perfect for getting started
- 1 User
- Up to 5 estimates or invoices per month
- Collect Payments
- Add Leads
- Manage Clients
- Contracting Job Templates
- Contracting Price Book
- Available on web, mobile & tablet
- Phone Number
- Messaging
- Client Portal
- QuickBooks Connect
- Call Tracking
Pro
billed monthly
Grow your service business
- 1 User included
- Unlimited Estimates & Invoices
- Collect Payments
- Add Leads
- Manage Clients
- Contracting Job Templates
- Contracting Price Book
- Self-hosted Client Portal
- Connect QuickBooks Online
- Follow Up Reminders
- Automated Contracts & eSignatures
- Change Orders
- Estimatic AI
- Automated Job Costing & Profitability Tracking
- Win more jobs with client financing
- Business Phone System
- Call & Text Tracking
- Custom URL & branding
Elite
billed monthly
Everything for serious service teams
- 2 Users included
- Everything in Pro
- Contracting Job Templates
- Contracting Price Book
- Business Phone Number
- Business Phone System
- Call & Text Tracking
- Review Requests
- Personal, group & client chats
- Self-hosted Client Portal
- Custom URL & branding
- Connect QuickBooks Online
- Zapier integration & developer API
Enterprise
billed monthly
For growing service businesses ready to scale — and for unhappy customers with other software providers who want to switch without losing time
- 10 Users included (+$20/mo per extra seat)
- 10 dedicated phone numbers (one per tech or service area)
- Everything in Elite
- Contracting Job Templates
- Contracting Price Book
- Self-hosted Client Portal
- Connect QuickBooks Online
- White-glove migration from other software providers — we handle the data transfer so you don't lose a day ($499–$999 one-time)
- Priority 60-min onboarding & setup call — get your team up and running fast
- Dedicated account rep & priority support queue
- Multi-location support
- Save thousands vs other software providers ($245+/tech/mo) — same power, contractor-built pricing
Frequently asked questions about electrician software
Answers to the questions electricians ask most about running a electrical business on Contractor Ace.
What is the best estimating software for electrician businesses?
Contractor Ace is an all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and payment app built for electricians. You can build a branded electrician estimate in under a minute, send it by text, collect a signature, and turn it into a paid invoice from your phone — all in one app.
How much does Contractor Ace cost for a electrical business?
Contractor Ace is free for 1 user with up to 5 estimates or invoices per month. The Pro plan is $19/month billed annually and includes unlimited estimates and invoices, price book, contracts and eSignatures, AI, and job costing. Elite is $55/month billed annually and adds a business phone number, review requests, team chat, and custom branding.
Can I create electrician estimates and invoices from my phone?
Yes. Contractor Ace works on iPhone, Android, and the web. electricians can quote a job on site, send a professional estimate by text before leaving, and convert it to an invoice with one tap — no laptop required.
How do I get paid faster on electrician jobs?
Every Contractor Ace invoice includes a secure pay link so customers can pay by card, ACH, or tap-to-pay on the spot. Funds land in your bank account the next business day, and automated reminders chase any unpaid invoices for you.
Does Contractor Ace handle scheduling and customer history for electricians?
Yes. Contractor Ace includes a drag-and-drop calendar with Google Calendar sync, a full customer CRM with every property and past job, and automatic review requests the moment an invoice is paid — everything a electrical business needs in one app.
Is there a free trial of Contractor Ace?
Yes. You can start free forever on the Free plan, and any paid plan can be tried without a contract or setup fee. Cancel anytime from your account.
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