How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost in the UK?

A consumer unit upgrade typically costs between £500 and £1,500 in the UK depending on the size of the property, number of circuits, and whether an EICR is included. Zipflow generates an accurate quote based on your specific job details in seconds.

Can electricians use Zipflow to quote EV charger installations?

Yes. Zipflow handles EV charger quotes including cable runs, consumer unit capacity checks, smart charger types and DNO notification requirements. Just describe the job by voice or text.

Does Zipflow work for full rewire quotes?

Yes. Zipflow generates rewire quotes based on property size, number of rooms, whether the property is occupied, and certification requirements. You can refine the quote before sending.

Can I send electrical quotes via WhatsApp?

Yes. Once your quote is generated you can send it via WhatsApp, email, or SMS with one tap. Customers get a professional quote link they can accept or decline.

Does Zipflow generate electrical invoices?

Yes. Once a job is accepted, Zipflow generates a professional PDF invoice with your logo, VAT if applicable, payment terms and bank transfer details.

Electrician Quoting App UK — Zipflow | Instant Electrical Quotes by Voice

How it works

From job description to quote in under 10 seconds

Three steps. No training required. Works on your phone on site.

1

Describe the job

Hold the mic and speak naturally — or type. Say something like "consumer unit upgrade on a 3 bed semi, 18th edition, needs EICR" and Zipflow understands exactly what's involved.

2

Refine the details

Zipflow detects every task and asks the right questions — board location, number of ways, single or three phase, EICR included? Tap to confirm. Common answers are auto-selected from your description.

3

Send the quote

A professional quote is generated with UK day rates and your markup applied. Send via WhatsApp, email or SMS in one tap. Customers accept or decline online — you get notified instantly.

Live example

Try a consumer unit upgrade

This is what Zipflow detects from a single voice description — tasks, pricing and all.

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Voice input

Consumer unit upgrade on a 3 bed semi, 18th edition compliant, needs full EICR and new certification, existing board in cupboard under stairs

Zipflow detects

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Remove existing consumer unit

£118

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Supply 18th edition consumer unit

£590

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Install new consumer unit

£236

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Full EICR and testing

£342

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New certification and documentation

£59

Total quote (inc. 18% markup) £1,345

Smart refinements

Asks the questions you'd ask on site

Zipflow knows what affects an electrical quote. It asks the right follow-up questions — and pre-fills answers it already heard in your description.

✦ auto = pre-filled from your voice description

Electrical jobs covered

Every job UK electricians quote for

Zipflow handles the full range of domestic and light commercial electrical work.

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Consumer unit upgrade

18th edition, RCBO, surge protection, EICR and certification

Typical range: £600–£1,500

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EV charger installation

7kW smart charger, cable run, DNO notification, OZEV compliance

Typical range: £500–£1,200

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Full rewire

Partial or full, occupied or vacant, first and second fix

Typical range: £2,500–£8,000

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Downlight installation

Recessed LED, fire-rated, dimmable, kitchen and bathroom

Typical range: £150–£600

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Extra sockets & circuits

Double sockets, USB outlets, outdoor sockets, oven circuits

Typical range: £80–£350

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TV & AV installation

Wall mount, bracket, hidden wiring, soundbar, above fireplace

Typical range: £120–£500

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Smoke & heat alarms

Interlinked mains alarms, heat detectors, carbon monoxide

Typical range: £200–£600

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Smart home & controls

Smart switches, dimmer circuits, home automation, AV racks

Typical range: £150–£800

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EICR & testing

Electrical installation condition reports, landlord certificates

Typical range: £120–£300

Why electricians use Zipflow

Built for the way electricians actually work

Not a generic quoting tool. Zipflow understands electrical work — the tasks, the pricing, the certifications.

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Voice-first on site

Quote while you're still at the property. Hold the mic, describe the job in plain English — no app training, no forms to fill. Works with dirty hands, in poor signal.

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UK electrical day rates

Prices based on current UK electrician rates. Set your own markup percentage and it applies automatically to materials and labour across every quote.

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Professional PDF invoices

Once the job is accepted, generate a branded PDF invoice with VAT, payment terms and your business details. Send direct from the app.

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Customer accepts online

Customers get a clean quote link — no login required. They accept or decline and you get a push notification instantly. Chase reminders sent automatically.

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Job pipeline & schedule

Every accepted job goes into your pipeline. See your week at a glance, track outstanding quotes, and know exactly what's coming up.

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GDPR compliant, ICO registered

Your customer data stays on secure UK/EU servers. Zipflow is registered with the ICO (ZC133493). No ads, no data selling, ever.

FAQ

Common questions from electricians

Everything you need to know before getting started.

A consumer unit upgrade typically costs between £600 and £1,500 depending on the property size, number of circuits, RCBO specification and whether an EICR is included. Zipflow generates an accurate quote based on your specific job details — including board location, number of ways and certification requirements.

Yes. Zipflow handles EV charger quotes including charger type (7kW smart, 3.6kW standard, 22kW three-phase), cable run length, trunking, DNO notification and OZEV compliance. Just describe the job and the app builds the quote automatically.

Yes. Zipflow generates rewire quotes based on property size, number of rooms, whether the property is occupied during works, and what certification is required. You can break it into first and second fix and adjust any line item before sending.

Yes — WhatsApp, email or SMS, all in one tap. Customers receive a professional quote link they can view on their phone without needing an account. They accept or decline online and you get notified straight away.

Yes. Once a job is marked as accepted, Zipflow generates a branded PDF invoice with your business name, logo, VAT if applicable, payment terms and bank transfer details. Download or send directly from the app.

Yes — Zipflow is free to use during the beta period. No credit card required. You can create quotes, send them to customers and generate invoices at no cost. Pricing will be introduced after beta, with fair advance notice.

Electrical quotes in seconds, not hours