Electrical work is material-heavy and quote-heavy — every job is a different mix of cable, points, fittings and labour, and customers want a price on the spot. Doing those quotes at 9pm after a full day on the tools is exactly the admin that burns sparkies out. Yamate is built so you can knock the quote out standing at the board.
What a solo electrician actually needs
- Fast on-site quotes — line items for points, lights, the switchboard, plus labour, totalled with GST while you're still looking at the job.
- Your licence number on every document — add your electrical licence and ABN once and they sit on every quote and invoice.
- A spot for the compliance paperwork — keep a note and photos against each job for the certificate of compliance / safety certificate the work needs.
- Deposits on big jobs — ask for a deposit on a board upgrade or rewire so you're not funding the materials yourself.
- Callout and emergency rates — set your standard rate and an after-hours rate so emergency jobs are priced right, not guessed.
Typical line items it handles
Switchboard upgrades, extra power points and USB outlets, downlights and lighting, safety switches/RCDs, ceiling fans, EV charger installs, fault-finding and callouts, smoke alarms, and the labour to go with them. Save the ones you quote all the time and they drop straight into the next quote.
Get paid without the chase
Big electrical jobs and slow-paying builders are a cash-flow killer. Yamate invoices the second the job's done, drops your PayID on the invoice so they can pay on the spot, and then chases overdue invoices automatically by text — so you're not the one sending awkward reminders.
Try Yamate free — built for solo sparkies →FAQ
What's the best invoicing app for electricians in Australia?
The best one is whatever lets you quote on site and get paid fast without a setup weekend. Yamate is built specifically for solo electricians — quote at the board, invoice with GST, auto-chase late payers — for $19/mo, on iPhone and Android.
Can I put my electrical licence number on my invoices?
Yes — add your licence number and ABN once and they appear on every quote and invoice automatically.
Can I charge a deposit for a switchboard upgrade or rewire?
Yes. Set a deposit on the quote and request it before you start so you're not out of pocket on materials. Check your state's rules on deposit limits for the work involved.
Free tools for sparkies
General information only. Licensing and electrical compliance requirements vary by state — check your local regulator.