Electrical contractors that embrace technology win more bids, complete jobs faster, and build stronger customer relationships. This checklist covers every system.
Dispatch and Scheduling
- Digital dispatch with technician GPS tracking
- Emergency call routing and prioritization
- Skill-based job assignment (residential vs. commercial)
- Recurring maintenance scheduling
- Multi-day project scheduling
Estimating and Bidding
- Digital estimating with material databases
- Labor hour calculations
- Good/better/best pricing options
- Commercial bid management
- Electronic proposal and signature
Field Service Tools
- Mobile app for technicians
- Digital work orders and job documentation
- Photo documentation of work completed
- Parts and materials tracking per job
- NEC code reference tools (mobile)
Invoicing and Payments
- On-site invoice generation
- Multiple payment acceptance (card, check, financing)
- Material and labor line-item detail
- Automated receipt delivery
- Integration with accounting software
Customer Management
- Customer database with property and service history
- Automated "technician on the way" notifications
- Post-job follow-up and review requests
- Maintenance plan enrollment and tracking
- Referral tracking
Compliance and Safety
- Permit tracking and management
- Inspection scheduling coordination
- License and certification tracking (per state)
- Safety training documentation
- Insurance certificate management
Marketing
- Review generation after each completed job
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Local SEO with service-specific pages
- Email campaigns for seasonal offers (EV chargers, generators)
- Referral incentive programs
Website
- Modern website with online booking
- Service pages for residential and commercial
- Emergency service call-to-action
- License and certification display
- Service area map and coverage
Reporting
- Revenue per technician and per job type
- Average ticket price
- Job completion and callback rates
- Customer satisfaction metrics
- Lead source and marketing ROI
Next Steps
Dispatch and estimating are the foundation for any electrical contractor. Build from there.
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