AgentBuddyGuide
5 Quoting Mistakes Electricians Make (And the Fix)
Avoid these common quoting blunders that cost Kiwi electricians time and money.
Giving prices without seeing the board
Many electricians quote a flat rate over the phone without checking the switchboard. You risk missing non compliant RCDs or old wiring that needs upgrading. Always snap a photo of the board and let AgentBuddy turn it into an accurate quote.
Forgetting to add travel time
You drive an hour to a rural job but only charge for the work. Travel chews into your margin. Include a standard travel fee in every quote. AgentBuddy can automatically add your travel rate based on the job address.
Using the same markup on every part
Marking up cable and fittings at 20% might work on a small job but loses money on big gear like switchboards. Use a sliding scale higher on cheap parts, lower on expensive gear. AgentBuddy lets you set different markups per category.
Not itemizing the scope of work
A one liner saying 'rewire the house' leaves you open to scope creep. Customers expect you to fix every flickering light for the same price. Break it down into tasks like 'replace all GPOs' or 'install new LED downlights'. AgentBuddy creates clear itemised quotes.
Only asking for a deposit after the job
You finish a big commercial fit out and now have to chase payment. By then you have no leverage. Always request a 50% deposit before starting. AgentBuddy can send the invoice and chase it automatically so you get paid upfront.
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