Electrical Contractor Resources

Run a more profitable electrical business: free NEC-compliant load + voltage drop + wire size calculators, software reviews, real 2026 service pricing including EV chargers.

“What software should I use, and how should I price EV chargers?”

Electrical software platforms reviewed

Trade-specific calculators

$129

Avg service call fee

$1,395

Avg EV charger install (50A)

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Most electrical shops should look at Jobber or Housecall Pro for residential service first

Residential service electricians 1-5 people: Jobber + Profit Rhino or Housecall Pro Plus. Mid-sized residential 5-15 techs: FieldEdge or FieldPulse. Commercial new-construction: Procore (if required) or Contractor Foreman. Don't mix residential service and commercial bidding in one platform.

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Calculators & Tools

3 resources

Free tools for jobsite estimates and business math.

Electrical Load Calculator

NEC 80% rule, panel sizing, EV charger.

Voltage Drop Calculator

Per NEC Chapter 9 Table 8.

Wire Size Calculator

Per NEC 310.15(B)(16).

Software Reviews

1 resource

Honest reviews of the platforms built for your trade.

Best Electrical Software (2026)

6 platforms compared with business-stage matching.

Pricing & Bidding

4 resources

Real 2026 benchmarks. Stop guessing what to charge.

How Much to Charge for Electrical Service

2026 pricing across 5 job categories with EV charger details.

Contractor Pricing Formulas Cheatsheet

All 10 pricing formulas + benchmarks.

Jobber Pricing

Real Year-1 cost breakdown.

ServiceTitan Pricing

What shops actually pay.

Business Guides

2 resources

How to start, run, and grow your trade business.

How to Start an Electrical Business

Licensing, tools, EV charger opportunities.

How to Grow from Solo to Crew

When to hire, who first, pricing for overhead.

Software Migration

3 resources

Switching platforms? Honest migration playbooks.

Upgrading from Jobber to ServiceTitan

Real Year-1 cost, 90-day plan.

QuickBooks Desktop to Online Migration

Critical: Intuit is sunsetting Desktop.

Switching from FieldEdge to Jobber

Honest migration playbook.

Head-to-Head Comparisons

2 resources

Side-by-side reviews of the platforms you're choosing between.

Jobber vs Housecall Pro

For residential service electricians.

ServiceTitan vs FieldEdge

Two electrical-friendly platforms compared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best software for a 1-3 person electrical shop?

Jobber Core or Connect ($29-$99/mo) for residential service. Add Profit Rhino for flat-rate pricebook. Housecall Pro if marketing automation matters. Workiz if phone-call heavy.

How should I price EV charger installs?

Standard 50A install: $895-$1,895 solo, $1,295-$2,495 mid-size, $1,695-$2,995 large. Service panel upgrade add $2,495-$5,995. Always quote permit time separately.

Residential vs commercial — do I need different software?

Almost always yes. Residential service uses FSM (Jobber, HCP, ST, FieldEdge). Commercial new construction uses project management (Procore, Buildertrend, Contractor Foreman). Mixing them is painful.

Free Electrical Software Buyer's Guide

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