What it looks for
- The business name, ABN and licence number, so you can look them up.
- Exactly what's being done: which circuits, how many safety switches, what's coming out.
- Whether the meter, main switch or line from the street is involved, and who's arranging that part.
- For an older switchboard, what happens if the backing board turns out to contain asbestos.
- The certificate you'll get at the end, by its name in your state.
- What's left out, such as patching, painting or a second visit.
- Roughly how long the power will be off.
Why it won't judge the figure
We don't publish prices for electrical work, and a number on its own tells you little about whether the job is right. Two quotes for different work can't really be compared. Two complete ones can.
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a service you pay for must be done with care and skill, and what you get must match what you were promised. A clear written scope is how you show what was promised.
What it can't tell you
It can't tell you whether the job is needed, or how well it'll be done. It doesn't check the licence either, which is what the licence checker is for. If a quote is vague because the electrician hasn't seen the job, ask them to come and look before you commit.
Our take
Get every quote in writing, and send back any line you don't understand with a question. A good electrician will happily explain it, and the answer often tells you more than the quote did.
Want a specialist to sort it?
Tell us the job and your postcode. We match the licence-checked local electrician who does this kind of work, and they call you. No ring-around, and your number goes to them alone.