An electrical quotation is a written description of the work and price being offered, subject to its stated terms. Its value is clarity: both parties should understand what is included before work starts.
A lower figure may cover less work. A longer document is not automatically more complete. Compare the actual specification.
Check the work
Look for the property or site, locations, quantities and intended outcome. Confirm accessory or fitting specifications where they affect the result.
Ask who supplies materials and what happens if an item you supply is unsuitable or delayed. For refurbishment work, clarify cable routes, access and the boundary between electrical work and other trades.
Check the practical and pricing details
The quotation should explain VAT treatment, relevant exclusions and any provisional items. It should identify expected testing and paperwork, applicable notification arrangements and responsibility for making good or decoration.
Discuss the programme, likely power interruptions and access before accepting. Understand how changes or unforeseen findings will be agreed and priced.
Keep a dated copy of the accepted quotation and any later variations. A short written confirmation can prevent confusion about a changed fitting or an extra outlet.
Frequently asked questions
Is an estimate the same as a fixed quotation? Do not assume the labels mean the same thing in every document. Read the terms and clarify uncertainty.
Should VAT be clear? Yes. Ask whether the stated total includes it and how it is applied.
Can I compare different specifications fairly? Ask each contractor to identify differences or quote against the same brief.
For work in Portsmouth and Southsea, send VOLTIC the address, job details and any plans or reports so the proposed scope can be discussed clearly.