Compare electrical quotes on the same scope

A lower total can hide a different job. Use a scope worksheet to see what each proposal actually includes.

Break the total into decisions
Our comparison method starts with the work description, not a price score. Copy the equipment, locations and quantities from each proposal into one worksheet. Mark an item “unclear” when the quote does not explain it. Do not treat an omitted item as included.

Ask each contractor to confirm labor, materials, permit handling, disposal, access, surface repairs and the process for additional work. These are our suggested comparison fields; they are not a claim that every job needs every item.


Worked example: two different EV charger scopes
Illustrative example, with no quoted market prices: Proposal A includes the charger circuit and installation, but the customer supplies the charger. Proposal B includes the charger and installation but excludes surface repairs. Their totals cannot be compared until you account for those differences.

Write “customer supplied” and “excluded” in the matching rows. Request written clarification of anything still unclear. Keep optional work separate from the base scope so you can compare the same project.


Match the contract to the business record
Use the legal business name and license numbers on the proposal to open the CCB and BCD records. Our license guide explains the two checks. A similar trading name is not enough to resolve a mismatch.

A ranking is a record-based starting point. It does not establish current availability, workmanship or the best scope for your house. Ask the contractor directly about the work before you decide.
Oregon CCB: contractor lookup: https://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/
Oregon BCD: license search: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/search.aspx

Close the gaps before work begins
Keep written answers beside each proposal. Record the payment milestones, proposed dates, change process and warranty contact without assuming that one standard applies to every job.

Oregon says the person performing the work is responsible for obtaining the necessary permits. Ask the contractor to identify the permit responsibility and the completion evidence for your project.
Oregon BCD: residential permits: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/lbdd/Pages/oregon-permits.aspx

PROJECT WORKSHEET

Worked example: A includes installation but no charger; B includes the charger but no surface repairs. Resolve these scope differences before comparing totals.

[ ] Legal business name, CCB and BCD license numbers
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Equipment model, quantity and customer-supplied items
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Labor and materials included
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Permits, inspections and utility coordination
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Access, disposal and surface repairs
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Exclusions and optional work
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Written changes and payment milestones
Notes: ___________________________

[ ] Schedule, completion documents and warranty contact
Notes: ___________________________

Crewsive LLC. Reviewed 2026-11-09. https://portlandoregonreviews.com/guides/compare-electrical-quotes