Electrical Invoicing Software

Electrical invoicing software should bill materials, electrician and apprentice hours, and permit and inspection fees on separate lines, so the customer can see what a panel upgrade actually cost. Below is a filled 200-amp panel-upgrade invoice for $2,524.70 and a checklist for electricians choosing software.

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Electrical invoice example: 200-amp panel upgrade

A filled invoice for upgrading a 100-amp service to a 200-amp panel, with an $800 deposit.

Invoice #1187 · job: 88 Birch Ct · permit #E-26-4402 · inspection passed Oct 24
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
200A main breaker panel, 40-space1$420.00$420.00
Circuit breakers (8 standard, 4 AFCI/GFCI)1$310.00$310.00
Service entrance cable, meter hub, ground rods and clamps1$265.00$265.00
Licensed electrician labor8 h$110.00$880.00
Apprentice labor8 h$55.00$440.00
Permit and inspection fee (pass-through)1$150.00$150.00
Subtotal$2,465.00
Sales tax, 6% on materials only ($995.00)$59.70
Total$2,524.70
Less deposit received Oct 14-$800.00
Balance due by Nov 7$1,724.70

Example rates, not recommended prices. Whether electrical labor and materials are taxable depends on your state and on whether the work is a repair or a permanent improvement to the property. Check your state's revenue department.

What electricians need from invoicing software

  • Materials, electrician hours and apprentice hours on separate lines
  • Permit number, inspection date and job address on the invoice
  • Sales tax that can apply to materials only
  • Quote accepted online, then converted to the invoice
  • Deposit and progress invoices for bigger jobs
  • Sending from the phone and reminders for overdue balances

Electrical invoicing software or an electrical contractor suite?

Electrical contractors dispatching crews usually need a field-service suite such as Jobber (from $49 a month) or Housecall Pro (from $79 a month, October 2026). A solo electrician who quotes and invoices can use InvoiceSonic, free to start or A$19 a month for Pro, without dispatch or GPS.

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Enter the actual job details, review the totals and preview your invoice. You can start without an account. Downloads follow the free-tool limits; saving, tracked sending and reminders are available with an account.

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Your business
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Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
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What you get

Line items that match the job

Save materials, labor rates and permit fees, and reuse them on every job.

Quote to invoice

Clients accept the quote online; convert it to the invoice and deduct the deposit.

Permit and inspection details

Put the permit number and inspection date on the invoice so it is easy to approve.

See what was opened and paid

Sent, viewed, paid and overdue status in one list.

Automatic reminders

Up to three reminders at 7, 14 and 30 days overdue.

0% of your payments

Add your own card payment link or bank details. InvoiceSonic takes nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What should electrical invoicing software include?

Separate lines for materials and each labor rate, permit and inspection fields, flexible sales tax, quotes that convert to invoices, deposits, mobile sending and automatic reminders.

Do electricians charge sales tax?

It depends on your state. Some tax materials only, some tax repair labor, and some treat permanent improvements as contractor jobs where you pay tax on materials. Check your state's revenue department.

What belongs on an electrical invoice?

Your business name and license number, the customer and job address, invoice number and date, itemized materials and labor, permit and inspection details, sales tax, deposits, the balance due and payment instructions.

Can I invoice from the job site?

Yes. InvoiceSonic has an iPhone app and works in any mobile browser.

Does InvoiceSonic take a percentage of my payments?

No. InvoiceSonic takes 0% of what your customer pays. Put your own payment link (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Venmo and so on) or bank details on the invoice; that provider's own fees still apply to card payments.

Is there an Android app?

No. InvoiceSonic has a native iPhone and iPad app and a web app. On Android, open invoicesonic.com in Chrome and add it to your home screen; it is the same account.

A practical guide to electrical billing

A useful billing system starts with an invoice the customer can verify. Set up the job details, agree the charging basis and check the balance before you automate follow-up.

Agree what this invoice covers

Separate fault finding from the authorised repair or installation. Identify the equipment, circuits or areas included in the accepted scope. If diagnosis reveals additional work, record the customer’s approval before adding it to the invoice.

Give the payer enough context

Include the service address, job number, visit date and relevant equipment or circuit reference. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the approved scope, labour record, parts schedule and relevant completion-document references available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.

Worked electrical invoice example

Diagnosis, supplied parts and installation are visible as separate charges. This is a billing example, not a technical safety checklist; required certificates and inspections remain separate from the invoice.

Illustrative amounts in your chosen currency, before tax and payments. These are not recommended rates.
DescriptionQuantityRateAmount
Fault-finding labour290.00180.00
Replacement fitting — approved supply345.00135.00
Installation labour190.0090.00
Example subtotal405.00

Avoid this billing mistake

Grouping all fittings into ‘materials’ makes quantities difficult to verify. Use a clear description and quantity, and distinguish a supplied item from labour that was already included in the quoted installation price.

Follow up on the right record

Send the invoice to the party responsible for the approved work, which may differ from the site contact. If payment is waiting on a completion document, confirm the missing reference and provide it through the appropriate process.

Before you send

  • Match the line items and quantities to the accepted scope and approved changes.
  • Check the invoice number, issue date, explicit due date and the service address, job number, visit date and relevant equipment or circuit reference.
  • Apply only the tax treatment relevant to your business and location; check current local requirements if unsure.
  • Keep earlier billing separate from actual payments. Verify the outstanding amount and payment instructions.

The free browser tool prepares the document. Saving customers, sending tracked invoices and managing reminders require an account and are subject to plan limits. Payment status needs accurate payment records; an invoice view alone does not confirm payment.