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Christmas light installation software

Measure a home's roofline from its address. Price Christmas lights for the front, the front and sides, or all the way around with your seasonal rates.

A home at dusk decorated for Christmas, with colored lights along the front roofline.

How it works for Christmas lights

  1. Enter the address

    Type the address and pick it from the suggestions.

  2. Confirm the house

    Answer 4 questions about the job, then choose “Measure my roofline”. A detached building can be included separately.

  3. See the estimate

    See the roofline footage and a price range using your rates. Light runs are numbered. Remove a run or draw one to match the job.

  4. Send the lead

    The homeowner sends contact details with the estimate. They can pick a time if you have added a booking link.

What gets measured

Roofline footage

  • The front is the side that faces the street, found from the address. When the street side isn't clear, the runs are shown on the map to pick by hand.
  • Roof peaks add the slanted roof edges on the sides selected.
  • Lower roofs use the lower story rate.
  • Runs are numbered and editable.
  • Set separate prices for customer-supplied lights and takedown if you offer them.
67ftRoofline footage, sample house
349 ft

Questions the homeowner answers

Your widget asks these before it shows a price, in your colors. The answers come with the lead.

See your Christmas lights price

  1. Where do you want lights?

    • Front of the house
    • Front and sides
    • All the way around
  2. How many stories?

    • 1 story
    • 2 stories
    • 3+
  3. Include the roof peaks (the slanted roof edges)

  4. I have my own lights for you to hang

    Shown when you set prices for customer-supplied lights.

  5. Include a detached garage or shop

Sample estimate

Sample rates

Your team sees

Coverage: Front. Stories: 1 story. Include roof peaks: Yes. Customer supplies lights: No.

ItemQuantityAmount
Roofline lights49 ft$294
Roof peaks (estimated)18 ft$108
Minimum job price—$198
Estimate$600

Minimum job price applies.

Range shown: $600 to $700

Sample rates

The homeowner sees

$600 to $700

Roofline lights
49 ft
Roof peaks (estimated)
18 ft
  • Front side estimated. We'll confirm the layout on site.
  • Peak lengths are estimated for this roof shape.
  • Minimum job price applies.

Shown before any contact form.

Sample rates

The lead you get

412 Sample Ridge Ct
Roseville, CA

Jordan Example
(916) 555-0114

Range shown: $600 to $700

Roofline footage
67 ft
Roofline lights
49 ft
Roof peaks (estimated)
18 ft
349 ft

Sample house, sample rates. Try the Christmas lights demo

Pricing you set

Christmas lights, per season

Sample rates

Per foot of roofline and roof peaks. Include the lights, install and takedown.

1 story$6/ft
2 stories$7.50/ft
3+ stories$9/ft

Customer's own lights, per foot

Homeowners can choose their own lights once all three prices are filled in.

1 story$3/ft
2 stories$4/ft
3+ stories$5/ft

Per job

Takedown after the season$200
Minimum job$600

Steep roofs

Applies only to steep roofline and peak feet. Leave both fields blank to turn it off.

Steeper than8/12
Steep roof multiplier1.2×

Price range shown

The homeowner sees the estimate plus or minus this much, depending on how clear the roof data is.

Simple roofs (rare)10%
Most homes15%
Hard to measure25%
Round prices to the nearest$25

New widgets start with sample rates. Estimates run once you enter your own. Advanced settings: roof peaks, measurement correction.

For your team

Enter an address and get the measurements, line items and a total from your rates. Check the job on site before you send the final price.

See a sample estimate

For your website

Homeowners answer a few questions and see a price range. When they send the form, you get the lead. If a house can't be measured from above, they can still ask for a visit.

See the homeowner workflow

FAQ

How much does Christmas light installation cost per foot?

Typical homeowner prices are $2.50 to $7 per foot of roofline, or about $500 to $1,500 for a job. Your own rates replace the sample prices in Measured Bid. Your minimum job price still applies. Set separate labor rates if you offer installation of customer-supplied lights.

How is the roofline measured?

Measured Bid reads aerial roof data from the address. Choose the front, front and sides, or all the way around. Roof peaks use the roof width and pitch when available. Complex peaks are estimated and flagged. Check the numbered runs and draw any missing ones.

Is takedown included?

Takedown is usually included, often with the lights and storage. Confirm what the installer includes. In Measured Bid, include install and takedown in your per-foot rate, or set a separate takedown fee. When set, it appears as Takedown after the season.

Does a two-story or steep roof cost more?

Second-story and steep rooflines typically cost about 20 to 25% more per foot. You set your own rate for each story in Measured Bid. Lower roofs use the lower story rate. An optional steep adjustment applies only to the steep share of roofline and peaks.

When should I book?

Book from September to early November. Most companies fill their installation dates before December.

Try a Christmas lights estimate

14 days or 25 estimates free, whichever comes first. No card needed.