Electrical contractor struggles to price panel upgrades and switch gear, leading to job rejections.

No simple, accurate pricing tool for electrical panel upgrades; current method of estimating off the top of head leads to lost jobs.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 1, 2026

Workarounds Described

prices off the top of head using rough tiers (small panel $6000, big panel $12000, switchgear $200,000)

Implied Software Gaps

Automated pricing calculator that factors in panel type, amperage, local material and labor costs

App Concept

PanelPricer

PanelPricer is a mobile-first app that uses your location, material costs, and local labor rates to instantly generate accurate markup prices for panel upgrades, subpanels, and switch gear. No more guessing or losing bids. Integrated job tracking and invoice generation streamline from estimate to payment.

Key Features

Instant price calculation based on panel type, amperage, and local cost data
Built-in cost database for breakers, wire, conduit, and labor by region
One-tap generate professional quote and send to client
Job status tracking from estimate to completion

Target Users: Solo electrical contractors and small electrical companies (1-10 employees) needing fast, accurate pricing for residential and commercial panel upgrades.

Revenue Model: $19/mo per user SaaS subscription, with a free tier limited to 5 quotes per month

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