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Electrical software that handles the certs and the cash flow

From EICR reports to a full rewire, electrical work needs a paper trail, accurate quotes, and a firm grip on payments. Surehand handles the lot — built for UK electricians, NICEIC or NAPIT registered.

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Common challenges electrical businesses face

Running a electrical business comes with unique challenges. Here's how Surehand helps.

Quoting a rewire takes the rest of the evening

Materials list, labour estimate, Part P notification, certificate cost — quotes for full electrical work eat hours of your evening if you're starting from scratch every time.

NICEIC / NAPIT renewals creep up on you

Annual assessment, scheme membership, insurance — miss a date and your registration lapses. Without a system you're relying on email reminders that get buried.

EICR reports are a digital admin headache

Site visit, observations, classification codes, recommendations — then you're back at the desk typing the report up. Every electrician has a backlog of EICRs they keep meaning to write.

Material costs jump and your quotes go stale

Cable, consumer units, SWA — wholesaler prices move every few months. A quote you sent in January is unprofitable by April if you don't update your pricing.

Chasing landlord and letting agents for payment

30-day terms turn into 60. The agency forgets the invoice. You're funding their business with yours, and the next emergency callout is from the same address.

Notifiable work and Part P compliance

Self-certifying notifiable work means a paper trail HMRC and the local authority might want to see. Without a digital record, every job is a fresh worry about whether you covered yourself.

Features built for electrical businesses

Surehand provides industry-specific tools to help you run your business more efficiently.

Detailed Quote Builder

Save common quotes (consumer unit replacement, full rewire, EV charger install) as templates. Build new quotes by tweaking line items — labour, materials, certificates, Part P fees.

NICEIC / Part P Compliance Tracking

Store your scheme membership, insurance certificates, qualifications and renewal dates. Surehand reminds you well before anything expires.

EICR Report Generator

Capture observations, classification codes (C1/C2/C3/FI) and recommendations on site. Surehand builds the EICR report PDF for you — no evening typing.

Material Cost Updates

Update wholesaler prices in one place; all your quote templates pick up the change. Quote profitability stays accurate as cable and CU prices move.

Direct Debit & Card Payments

Take Stripe card payments on the spot for domestic work, or set up Direct Debit for letting agencies and landlords via GoCardless. Stops the 60-day chase.

Customer Equipment & Job History

Track each customer's consumer unit type, circuit layout, EICR results, and last visit. Your second visit is twice as fast because you already know the system.

Mobile Job Notes & Photos

Photo evidence of installs, fault findings and CU labelling — stored permanently against the job. Useful for warranty work and dispute resolution.

Xero / MTD Sync

Invoices and payments sync to Xero — HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital. From April 2026, sole-trader electricians earning over £50k must comply.

5+

Hours saved weekly

60%

Faster quotes

100%

Compliance trail

0

Missed renewals

How Surehand fits into your day

See how Electrical professionals use Surehand to streamline their workflow and save time.

1

Site Visit & Assessment

Visit the site and assess the electrical work needed. Take photos and notes directly in the app.

2

Create Detailed Quote

Back in the van or office, create a comprehensive quote with materials, labor, and compliance requirements.

3

Send & Track Quote

Send professional quote via email. Track when customer views it and follow up automatically if no response.

4

Complete Job & Invoice

Once approved, schedule and complete the work. Generate invoice immediately and track payment status.

How does Surehand compare?

See how a purpose-built electrical app stacks up against the alternatives.

Compare with
Feature
Surehand
Spreadsheet
NICEIC / scheme renewal alerts
Built-in
Manual diary
EICR PDF generation
On-site, via mobile
Type up at home
Part P notifiable work trail
Per-job audit log
Folder full of paper
UK Direct Debit (GoCardless)
Native
Not possible
Material price updates roll through quotes
Automatic
Re-edit each quote
Customer-level CU / circuit history
Built-in
Notebook
Xero / MTD sync
Direct, automatic
Manual entry
Pricing for solo electrician
£15/month
Free but slow

Simple pricing. No surprises.

Start with the free trial. Pick a plan when you're ready. Cancel anytime.

  • Essentials

    Everything you need to get started. Customers, jobs, quotes, invoices.

    £15/month

    • Up to 3 users included
    • Customer management (basic CRM)
    • Job scheduling & calendar
    • Quotes & invoices (email send)
    • Payment tracking
    • Automated email reminders (up to 500 emails per month)
    • Basic reporting
    • 25 SMS credits per month (for reminders)
    • Email support
    • Onboarding assistance included
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  • Pro

    Online payments, customer portal, and automatic reminders. Less chasing, more earning.

    £23/month

    • Everything in Essentials, plus:
    • Up to 3 users included
    • Online payments (Stripe)
    • Automated reminders (SMS/email) – includes 100 SMS credits per month
    • Customer portal (view quotes, invoices, job history)
    • Job forms & reports (complete on-site and send to customers)
    • Basic automations (e.g. reminders, follow-ups)
    • Enhanced reporting (jobs & revenue)
    • Priority email support
    • Onboarding assistance included
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  • Crew

    For teams. Advanced scheduling, permissions, and reporting across your whole crew.

    From £79/month

    + £9 per additional user

    • Everything in Pro, plus:
    • Up to 5 users included (then £9 per additional user)
    • Advanced automations & workflows
    • Advanced customer portal options (branding, extra info)
    • Advanced job forms & reports (multi-user completion, richer templates)
    • Team scheduling & job assignment
    • Role-based permissions
    • Audit logs (who changed what)
    • Advanced reporting & exports (team performance, KPIs)
    • API access (for custom integrations)
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Priority support (email + phone)
    • 300 SMS credits per month
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All plans include monthly SMS and email credits. Additional credits are available via simple top-up bundles.

Built for the way UK electrical work actually runs

Part P, NICEIC, EICR — the regulatory layer a generic CRM doesn't think about.

Part P self-certification trail

Tag jobs as notifiable, record certificates issued and scheme membership reference. Build an audit-friendly digital record without extra paperwork.

NICEIC / NAPIT / ECA renewals

Store scheme membership, insurance, and qualification dates. Surehand reminds you well before anything expires so registration never lapses.

EICR (BS 7671) reporting

Capture observations and classification codes (C1/C2/C3/FI) on the mobile app. Surehand generates the EICR PDF — sent to the customer same day.

Equipment & circuit history per customer

Track each customer's CU type, circuit layout, RCD status, and last EICR result. Second visits are twice as fast.

Electrical Software FAQs

Common questions about using Surehand for your electrical business.

Yes. Store your scheme membership, insurance certificates, and renewal dates. Surehand reminds you in good time so the registration never lapses unexpectedly.

Easy Switching

Switching from Tradify, ServiceM8, Easy Trade or ElectricalOM?

We get it — moving your business data feels risky. We've made it as painless as possible.

Import your data

Bring your customer list, job history, and pricing across. No starting from scratch — your round comes with you.

Keep your GoCardless mandates

Already have customers on Direct Debit? Transfer existing mandates — your customers don't need to re-authorise.

Hands-on onboarding

Start with a 30-day free trial. We'll help you get set up and make sure it works for you.

Your lads will actually use it

Clean interface, no clutter. Simple enough to pick up in minutes without any fuss.

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We'll help you import your data and get set up.

Tips for Electrical Businesses

Learn how to grow and manage your electrical business more effectively.

Less paperwork, more wires

Surehand handles the certs, the EICRs, the invoices and the chasing — so you can focus on the work. Try free for 30 days.

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