# How to price electrical jobs (including EV chargers)

> How electricians can price small jobs, rewires, consumer units and EV chargers, with minimum charges, certification and clear quotes.

Source: https://roughfigure.com/blog/how-to-price-electrical-jobs (updated 2026-09-01)

Knowing how to price electrical jobs well helps electricians avoid two common problems: small jobs that lose money, and big jobs where hidden problems eat the profit. Customers also want clarity, because most don’t understand electrical work and worry about being overcharged.

This guide gives a method, not market rates. Your prices depend on your costs and area.

## Small jobs

Sockets, lights, fault-finding and small repairs are usually priced with:

- a **minimum charge** or first-hour rate covering travel and setup;
- parts at cost plus a margin;
- extra time in clear blocks.

Fault-finding is hard to predict, so price it by time and explain that to customers. See [call-out charges and minimum charges](https://roughfigure.com/blog/call-out-charges-and-minimum-charges).

## Fixed prices for common jobs

For jobs you do often (an extra socket, a light fitting, an outside socket), set fixed prices based on your average time and materials. Customers like them, and quoting gets faster.

## Bigger jobs: rewires and consumer units

For rewires and consumer unit replacements, include:

- property size and number of circuits;
- whether the property is occupied, empty or being renovated;
- lifting floors, chasing walls and making good;
- inspection, certification and notification;
- days on site and materials.

Be clear about who does making good and decorating afterwards.

## Certification and notification

Most countries require some electrical work in homes to be notified, inspected or certified. In England and Wales, some work is notifiable under the Building Regulations and certified through a competent person scheme; in the US and Canada, many jobs need a permit and an inspection. Include certification or permits in your price and explain them to customers. It’s a reason to choose a qualified electrician.

## EV charger installations

EV chargers are a growing source of work. To give a ballpark price, ask:

- the charger they want, or whether they need a recommendation;
- where the car is parked and the distance from the consumer unit;
- the type of property and parking;
- the capacity of the existing supply and consumer unit.

Photos of the consumer unit, meter and parking spot help a lot. An [instant estimator](https://roughfigure.com/blog/instant-quote-calculator-for-your-website) can ask these questions on your website and show a range before you survey.

## Show prices clearly

Customers worry about electricians’ prices more than most trades because they can’t judge the work. Give clear ranges for common jobs, explain what’s included, and make clear whether tax is included. See [should tradesmen put prices on their website?](https://roughfigure.com/blog/should-tradesmen-put-prices-on-their-website) and [how to write a quote](https://roughfigure.com/blog/how-to-write-a-quote).

## Questions

### Should electricians charge a minimum fee?

Yes, small jobs still involve travel, setup and checks. A minimum charge or first-hour rate is common.

### How do I price an EV charger installation?

Price the charger, cable run, protection, any supply or consumer unit work, labour, inspection and certification. Give a range before the survey, then confirm.

### Should I charge for fault-finding?

Usually yes, by time, because it’s hard to predict. Explain this up front.

For more on pricing, see [how to price a job](https://roughfigure.com/blog/how-to-price-a-job).