Electrical subcontractor jobs near you
Builders, remodelers and commercial contractors post electrical packages with plans and fixture counts, from new home rough-in to panel upgrades and tenant build-outs.
The electrical work contractors post
- New home rough-in and trim-out
- Kitchen, bath and basement remodels
- Service and panel upgrades
- EV charger circuits
- Light commercial and tenant build-outs
Every project is posted by a builder or general contractor we've reviewed, with the town and ZIP code, bid due date and files. You see how far each job is from your shop.
How it works
- Set up your profile. Pick electrical and any other trades you do, your home ZIP code and how far you'll travel.
- Find and watch projects. Open the plans and photos, ask the contractor questions, and watch the ones you're pricing.
- Send your bid. Your price, earliest start date and notes, from your phone or computer. Only that contractor sees it.
No lead fees and no cut of the job. You agree on the contract and payment directly with the contractor.
Pricing electrical work from a listing
What contractors compare, and where electrical bids usually differ.
Check the listing for
- Plans with device and fixture counts, or a room list
- Service size and whether the panel changes
- Who supplies fixtures
- Low-voltage, data and security: in or out
- Permit and inspection responsibilities
How it's usually priced
Often per opening or device for new homes, or a lump sum from the plans, with fixtures, service upgrades and low-voltage priced separately.
Contractors compare bids side by side, so naming your units and what's included makes yours easy to pick.
Say what's in or out
- Who buys and supplies light fixtures
- Smoke and CO detectors to current code
- Permit fees and utility coordination for service changes
- Patching and painting after old-work wiring
Licenses and insurance for electrical subcontractors
Electrical work is licensed in most states, often at the state level, and almost always needs a permit and inspection. Expect contractors to ask for your license number along with liability insurance and workers' comp.
On Contracting Bridge you can add your certificate of insurance and license to earn the Insured and Licensed badges, which show on every bid. Some projects require them. You can still see those projects and get your badges in place before you bid.
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change by state and city, so check with your state's licensing board and your insurance agent. What insurance subcontractors need
Questions from electrical subcontractors
Can I see the plans before bidding?
Yes. Contractors attach plans and specs to the project, and you can open them as soon as your company is approved and the project is open to you.
Should I include the permit in my price?
Say clearly whether you pull the permit and whether the fee is in your number. It's one of the first things contractors compare on electrical bids.
Is it really free?
Yes. Posting, bidding, messaging and reviews are free while we launch, with no limits. General contractors will stay free. When a Pro plan for trades arrives, Founding Members get a lower price, and the free plan stays.
Where does Contracting Bridge work?
Anywhere in the United States. Projects are matched by distance from each trade's home ZIP code, so you'll see more activity as more companies join near you.
Do I pay to bid on an invitation?
No, and you never will. When a contractor invites you to bid, seeing the project and bidding on it is free on every plan.
Find electrical work near you
Create a free trade account with your trades, ZIP code and travel distance. We review every company before it can bid.