Pay application software for electrical subcontractors
DrawPrep helps electrical subcontractors prepare G702/G703-style pay applications from a line-item schedule of values. It keeps stored materials, change orders and supporting documents together so each billing period is reviewed before it goes to the GC.
Billing challenges in electrical
Stored materials before install
Switchgear, panels and fixtures often arrive months before they are set. Billing them as stored materials needs clear backup such as invoices and delivery records.
Rough-in versus trim
Breaking scope into rough-in, trim and testing lines makes progress easier to justify than one lump-sum line per floor.
Frequent change orders
Added circuits, owner equipment and coordination changes pile up. Approved changes must reach the SOV before you bill them.
Example schedule of values
Illustrative only. Use the breakdown your contract and GC require.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | Mobilization & temporary power |
| 02 | Underground & slab conduit |
| 03 | Rough-in — levels 1–3 |
| 04 | Switchgear & distribution (material) |
| 05 | Lighting fixtures — install & trim |
| 06 | Fire alarm & low voltage |
| 07 | Testing, closeout & as-builts |
How DrawPrep fits
- Stored-material lines with attached invoices
- Change orders that become SOV lines when approved
- Checks for approved work not yet billed
Electrical billing questions
- How should electrical contractors bill stored switchgear?
- Most contracts allow stored materials with supporting documents such as invoices, proof of delivery and sometimes insurance. Check your contract terms, then attach that backup to the pay application.
- Should rough-in and trim be separate SOV lines?
- Separate lines usually make progress easier for a GC to review, because each phase has a visible completion point. Use the breakdown your contract or GC requests.
- Can DrawPrep track retainage on this kind of job?
- Yes. You set the retainage rate the contract requires, and each pay application carries it forward and flags a rate that changes between periods so you can confirm it before sending.
Related trades
DrawPrep prepares billing packages; it does not submit them, guarantee GC approval or provide legal advice. Confirm stored-material and retainage terms in your contract.
YOUR NEXT BILLING PERIOD
Put the paperwork in one place.
Keep the project, the progress and the package together.