Electrical flat rate VS assemblies VS t&m

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I’ve been using AccuPrice Lists for my material pricing since it syncs right into Jobber and saves me from having to constantly update material prices manually.

I saw they’re adding flat-rate pricing and assemblies, and I’m curious which direction you guys have found works best for electrical service work.

Do you prefer a true flat-rate price book, assemblies that build out the labor and materials, or some combination of both?

For those of you already pricing this way, what’s been the easiest for your guys to use in the field and the most profitable?

Trying to figure out which direction makes the most sense before I change up my current setup

travisshepherd · Answer

Great topic—pricing strategy is usually the difference between just staying busy and actually building a scalable, profitable business.

If you want the best of both worlds, building assemblies into a flat-rate price book is hands-down the way to go for electrical service work. Here’s why that combination works so well:

For your bottom line: Assemblies do the heavy lifting in the background. By bundling the exact materials, small parts, and realistic labor hours into one package, your margins stay protected no matter who is writing the quote.
For your guys in the field: Upfront flat-rate pricing takes the pressure off your techs. They don't have to scramble to calculate line items or defend hourly rates in front of a customer—they just pick the right service code, present a clear, professional price, and get to work.
Where T&M still belongs: Save straight Time & Materials for true troubleshooting, diagnostics, or opening up walls on old-work jobs where you genuinely can't see what you're walking into yet. Once the issue is diagnosed, flip them right back to a flat-rate fix.

Since you already have AccuPrice syncing into Jobber, taking advantage of their pre-built assemblies will save you a ton of setup time. Focus on getting your top 20 most common service calls set up as flat-rate assemblies first—master those, and the transition will be smooth for both you and your crew.

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