Electrician
Electrician Quote Check (Australia)
Upload your electrical quote and we'll break it down: labour hours, hourly rates, materials, switchboard work, safety compliance, and the key details to confirm before you pay a deposit.
No accusations — just clarity. We highlight what's fair, what's unclear, and what to confirm.
Quote Checker
Check Your Electrician Quote
Upload your quote and get an instant AI audit — pricing check, compliance review, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Free, no obligation. We don't contact your current electrician.
What We Check
Every Detail in Your Electrician Quote
Labour Sanity
Hours, call-out fees, travel time, after-hours surcharges, and number of tradespeople on the job.
Hourly Rate
Stated or inferred rate compared to typical Australian ranges for licensed electricians.
Switchboard Work
Upgrade scope, circuit breaker types (RCBOs, MCBs), metering, and whether the board meets current standards.
Cable & Wiring
Cable type (TPS, SDI), runs, conduit, and whether quantities/lengths are specified or just lump-summed.
Lighting Scope
Fitting types, LED specifications, dimmer compatibility, downlight brands, and installation quantities.
Power Points & Circuits
GPO count, dedicated circuits, USB integration, and whether locations are specified or vague.
Safety Switches (RCDs)
RCD type, number of circuits protected, and compliance with current AS/NZS 3000 requirements.
Testing & Certification
Certificate of Compliance (CCEW/ESM), insulation resistance testing, RCD trip testing, and polarity checks.
Compliance Signals
Licensed electrician, ABN presence, electrical contractor licence, and public liability insurance.
Scope Coverage Gaps
Make-good/patching, access requirements, asbestos considerations, and items excluded or "by others".
Red-Flag Patterns
Large lump sums, missing quantities, vague "electrical works" descriptions, no testing included.
Warranty & Terms
Warranty on workmanship, product warranties, payment terms, and deposit structure.
How It Works
Three Steps to Clarity
Upload Your Quote
Snap a photo, upload the PDF, or paste the text. We accept quotes for switchboard upgrades, rewiring, lighting, EV chargers, and general electrical work.
Audit Breakdown
Our AI checks labour rates, material costs, safety compliance signals, and scope gaps against Australian market data.
Get Questions + Recommendations
Receive targeted questions for your electrician and specific improvements for a clearer, fairer quote.
We don't contact your electrician. You choose what to ask and when.
Quote Checklist
What a Good Electrician Quote Includes
Switchboard Upgrade
- New switchboard brand/model (Clipsal, Schneider, Hager, ABB)
- Number of circuits and circuit breaker types (RCBO, MCB)
- Main switch rating (63A, 80A, 100A)
- RCD/safety switch count and type (Type I, Type II)
- Metering changes (single-phase, three-phase, smart meter)
- Asbestos backing board removal (if applicable)
- Supply authority (Ausgrid, Endeavour, Essential) notification
- Certificate of Compliance (CCEW/ESM) included
- Testing — insulation resistance, RCD trip time, polarity
Rewire / Renovation
- Scope (full rewire vs partial — which rooms/circuits)
- Cable type and specification (TPS, V75, conduit runs)
- Number of power points, light points, and data points
- Switchboard upgrade (if required)
- Smoke alarm compliance (interconnected, mains-powered)
- Make-good / patching (plaster, paint) — included or excluded
- Asbestos assessment/handling (pre-2000 homes)
- Final testing, tagging, and Certificate of Compliance
Popular Brands
Electrical Brands We Audit Most Often
Our audit covers every brand — here are the ones we see most frequently in Australian electrical quotes.
Clipsal (Schneider Electric)
Australia's most recognised electrical accessories brand. Iconic, Strato, and Zen switch ranges. Saturn and Infini for switchboards. Widely specified for residential and commercial.
HPM Legrand
Popular for switches, power points, and weatherproof accessories. Excel Life and Linea ranges. Strong trade pricing makes it a staple for residential electricians.
Schneider Electric
Global leader in switchboards, circuit breakers, and protection devices. Acti9 iC60 MCBs and iDPN RCBOs are the most commonly quoted protection devices in Australia.
ABB
Premium circuit protection and switchboard components. S200 series MCBs and DS201 RCBOs. Known for reliability and used extensively in commercial and high-end residential.
Hager
Strong switchboard and protection device range. X Series for residential. Popular in Victoria and South Australia. Competitive with Schneider Acti9 on price and quality.
NHP
Australian-owned manufacturer of switchboards, distribution boards, and industrial electrical equipment.DERA and MOD6 switchboard ranges widely used across Australia.
Philips
LED lighting market leader. CorePro and Master LED ranges. Smart lighting (Hue). Commonly specified for residential and commercial downlight and panel upgrades.
Crompton
Australian LED lighting brand. Star series downlights are one of the most-installed residential fittings nationally. Good value and widely available through electrical wholesalers.
SAL Lighting
Commercial and residential LED lighting. Ecogem, Starspot, and panel light ranges. Often specified for multi-residential and renovation projects across Australia.
Job Types
Common Electrician Job Types in Australia
Switchboard Upgrade
Replacing old ceramic fuse boards with modern RCD-protected switchboards. Required for safety, insurance compliance, and to support additional circuits. Often needed before solar, EV charger, or air con installs.
Full / Partial Rewire
Replacing old wiring (cloth, rubber, or aluminium) with modern TPS cable. Full rewire for pre-1980s homes, partial rewire for renovations. Includes new circuits, power points, and switchboard.
Lighting Installation
LED downlights, pendant lights, exterior lighting, garden lighting, smart lighting control. Includes LED upgrades from halogen/CFL. Crompton, Philips, and SAL are the most common brands.
EV Charger Install
Dedicated circuit from switchboard to garage/carport for Level 2 (7kW–22kW) EV charging. May require switchboard upgrade and supply assessment. Growing demand across all Australian states.
Safety Switch (RCD) Install
Adding or upgrading RCDs/safety switches to meet current AS/NZS 3000. Many older homes only have one or no RCDs. Current rules require RCD protection on all circuits.
Power Points & Circuits
Adding GPOs, USB power points, dedicated circuits for appliances (ovens, air con, hot water), and outdoor weatherproof outlets. Clipsal and HPM are the most commonly quoted brands.
Pricing Sanity
Indicative Pricing Ranges
Ranges are indicative only — access, complexity, and after-hours work change pricing.
Switchboard upgrade labour
Typically 4–8 hours for a standard residential switchboard upgrade. Complex boards or three-phase systems may take longer.
Rewire labour
A full house rewire can take 3–7 days depending on size, access, and whether patching/make-good is included.
Hourly rate
Rates vary by state and urgency — the audit flags items that look outside typical ranges for clarification.
The audit doesn't decide the "right price" — it shows what drives cost and what's worth clarifying.
Worth Clarifying
Common Things to Check Before Signing
Vague "electrical works" with no scope detail
Switchboard upgrade needed but not included
No mention of Certificate of Compliance (CCEW/ESM)
Cable type and run lengths not specified
Make-good / patching excluded or not mentioned
Safety switches (RCDs) not included or unclear quantity
No testing or inspection mentioned
Asbestos in older homes not addressed
Sample Report
What Your Audit Report Looks Like
Market Position Gauge
See how your quote compares to Australian market averages for electricians.
Business Details Detected
ABN, electrical contractor licence, insurance — what we found and what's missing.
Line Item Extraction
Every item pulled from the quote with category, quantity, and price.
Questions to Ask
Targeted questions to put to your electrician before paying a deposit.
Recommended Improvements
What a clearer, more professional version of this quote looks like.
Red Flags & Concerns
Anything that looks unusual, vague, or worth double-checking.
Preview shown is an example format.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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