Electrical Estimate Calculator: bid the job, cover the code
Bid electrical the way the math runs: per-device and per-circuit labor, big-ticket panel and EV lines, a service-call minimum, then overhead and profit.
Electrical bids get thin where the code lives: the permit, the inspection trip, the circuit that has to be pulled all the way back to a full panel. Anvil HUD builds the bid bottom up. Devices and circuits are line items of labor and materials, big jobs like a panel upgrade or an EV charger stand on their own lines, and a service-call minimum pays for the roll. Add the permit and a contingency for what the open panel reveals, then your overhead and profit on top. You bid the job at the margin you planned and the code work is priced, not absorbed.
How we price electrical
- Each task is a line item: per-device or per-circuit labor plus materials, or a big-ticket line like a panel upgrade or an EV charger circuit priced on its own.
- Add the permit a service change needs and a contingency for the surprise once the panel is open or the wall is fished.
- Overhead and profit go on last, as a percent of the loaded cost. That is your bid, and every rate is yours to tune.
Every line is published at the math. No black box. The engine is free; you only sign in to save your work.
Questions
How do I estimate an electrical job?▾
Price per-device and per-circuit work as labor plus materials, and big items like a panel upgrade or EV circuit as their own lines. Add the permit, a service-call minimum, a contingency, and your overhead and profit. Anvil HUD does the build-up and lets you tune every rate to your market.
Do I need a permit line in the bid?▾
Often yes: service changes, panel upgrades, and new circuits usually need a permit and an inspection. Anvil HUD puts permits in the general conditions so the cost and the trip are in the bid, not eating your margin.
Is the builder free?▾
Yes. Building and pricing a bid is always free. Shop / Business unlocks the client-facing proposal export, the pipeline dashboard, and saved trade rates.
Know your craft.
Build your electrical bid on your real numbers, free. Sign in to save projects and export a client-ready proposal.