CFACommercial Funding Advisory

Construction & Trades

Business Funding for Electrical Contractors

Electrical contractors carry high insurance costs and often need to purchase materials weeks before a project pays out. Commercial and industrial electrical work requires specialized tools and certifications that cost real money to acquire and maintain. The margin on electrical work is good, but the float between material purchase and final payment can strain a growing company.

Common Uses

What Electrical Contractors Use Funding For

  • Purchase wire, conduit, panels, and switchgear for upcoming commercial jobs
  • Invest in bucket trucks, cable pullers, and conduit benders
  • Fund the training and certification costs for journeyman and master electricians
  • Cover bonding requirements for government and institutional electrical contracts

Funding Options

Best Funding Types for Electrical Contractors

Invoice Factoring

Turn your net-30 and net-60 invoices from general contractors into same-week cash. Electrical subs often wait the longest to get paid on a project, and factoring eliminates that dependency.

Equipment Financing

Finance specialized equipment like thermal imaging cameras, power quality analyzers, and cable pulling machines. Electrical testing equipment holds value well and qualifies for favorable terms.

Business Line of Credit

Keep a revolving credit line available for material purchases on new bids. Electrical supply houses often give better pricing for cash or short-term payment, and a credit line lets you take advantage of those discounts.

What Lenders Look For

Qualification Notes for Electrical Contractors

Current electrical contractor license and proper bonding are non-negotiable for lender approval
Lenders favor electrical contractors with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial clients rather than dependence on one GC
Workers' compensation and general liability insurance must be current and at industry-standard coverage levels

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