Switchboard and fit-off quotes without retyping the same lines
From isolating the old board to fitting new downlights, electrical work needs scope wording that names what you test, replace and leave working, not vague “as required” lines.
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Example job
Replace switchboard and fit six LED downlights
1960s fuse board in a Ponsonby villa kitchen-diner. Homeowner wants a modern switchboard with RCD protection and six new LED downlights where the old batten fittings were.
Scope lines and quote items below show how this job would be structured in Tradient. Wording and prices stay fully editable for the job in front of you.
What the customer sees
Isolate power and confirm safe working conditions
Isolate the existing switchboard, lock out where practicable, and confirm the work area is safe before removal begins.
Remove existing switchboard and obsolete wiring tails
Remove the old fuse board, label circuits as they are disconnected, and make safe any abandoned tails in the meter box cavity.
Install new switchboard with RCD protection
Mount and wire a new switchboard to current standards, including RCD protection on required circuits and clear circuit labelling.
Test and commission the new switchboard
Test insulation, polarity and RCD operation, restore power, and confirm all existing circuits operate correctly from the new board.
Cut in and wire six LED downlight positions
Mark out, cut holes and run cable to six new downlight positions in the kitchen-diner ceiling, respecting joist layout.
Fit LED downlights and connect to lighting circuit
Install IC-rated LED downlights, connect to the designated lighting circuit, and fit trims flush to the ceiling lining.
Test lighting circuit and leave work area tidy
Function-test all new fittings, replace any disturbed access panels, and remove packaging and offcuts from site.
How you price it
| Description | Unit |
|---|---|
| Callout and initial assessment | item |
| Labour, switchboard replacement | day |
| New switchboard and protection devices | fixed price |
| LED downlights supplied and fitted | item |
| Certificate of compliancePriced as a line, you lodge the CoC when the work is complete. | item |
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Questions this quote should answer
Clear scope lines head off the questions electricians hear on every job. These are the ones this example is written to address.
Will the power be off all day?
Is the new switchboard sized for future circuits?
Are the downlights dimmable and IC-rated for our ceiling?
Who lodges the certificate of compliance and when?
How this job is structured
7 scope lines and 5 quote items for a typical electrician job, ready to adjust on site and send for signature.
Electrical flow
Tradient for electricians
Yes. Compliance work can sit as its own quote item so the paperwork side of the job is visible and priced up front.
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