DoorstepHQ for Holiday Lighting

Free business software for holiday lighting pros

Schedule jobs, send invoices, and get paid online—all the tools you need to grow your holiday lighting business.

Free to use. No credit card needed. Set up in 3 minutes.

Sound familiar?

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Juggling seasonal demand with manual scheduling

Holiday season means back-to-back jobs crammed into a short window. You're switching between phone calls, texts, and emails to coordinate installs, working late nights just to keep track of who needs what when. One missed appointment or double-booked day can ruin your reputation and kill your profits.

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Getting paid after the holidays are over

You finish the install right before Thanksgiving or Christmas, but invoices don't get paid until January or February. Cash flow dies when you need it most, and chasing down payments during the holidays feels awkward. You end up fronting materials and labor for weeks.

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No easy way to quote or book jobs online

Customers call wanting instant estimates for roofline lights or full-house displays, but you're explaining pricing over the phone and hoping they remember to book. You lose jobs to competitors who make booking easier, and you spend hours on phone quotes that could've been automated.

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Managing recurring holiday clients and inventory

Your best customers want the same setup every year, but you're manually recreating jobs from last season. You're also guessing on inventory—how many feet of wire do you need? When do you order? Running out mid-season or overstocking ties up cash.

DoorstepHQ fixes all of that.

One master schedule for every job and team member

See all your holiday installations at a glance—who's booked, when, and where. Get notifications when jobs are confirmed, sync with your phone so you're not managing a paper calendar in December. No more double bookings or confused customers.

Instant online quotes and booking links

Send clients a personalized booking link showing your available dates and service options. They pick a time, pay a deposit, and you're confirmed—no more back-and-forth phone calls. Collect upfront payments so cash flows while you're still installing.

Invoice and payment in one step

After a job, create an invoice in seconds and send it straight to the customer's phone. They pay online right then—credit card, bank transfer, whatever. No chasing checks in January or wondering if they forgot.

Recurring holiday jobs on autopilot

Set up your regular customers as recurring jobs each year. DoorstepHQ schedules them automatically come September or October, you send a quick reminder, and you're booked without lifting a finger. Same setup every season, zero extra work.

Up and running in 3 minutes

1

Create your free account

Sign up in 60 seconds. No credit card, no commitment.

2

Set up your services and prices

Add the services you offer and set your own rates. We pre-load common services for your industry.

3

Share your booking link and start getting paid

Share your link with clients. They book online, you confirm with one tap, and get paid by card.

Free. Seriously.

Everything you need to run your holiday lighting business — right from your phone.

No contracts. No surprises. No pressure.

Scheduling & recurring jobs

Book jobs, set recurring appointments weekly through yearly, and see your whole schedule at a glance.

Quotes & invoices

Send professional quotes and invoices in seconds. Clients pay right from their inbox.

Route optimization

See your daily stops on a map. One tap to find the fastest route. Navigate to each job.

Time tracking & payroll

Clock in and out, track hours by job, and run weekly payroll. See real labor cost on every booking.

Before & after photos

Document your work on every job. Protect against disputes and show off your results.

Receipt snaps & expenses

Snap a receipt from your phone. Track expenses, log mileage, and know your real costs.

Reports, margins & exports

P&L, job margins, expense reports, mileage for taxes. Export everything as CSV for your accountant.

Text & email reminders

Appointment reminders, payment follow-ups, and booking confirmations. Automatic — zero effort.

Mileage tracker

Log miles from your phone. Track by client or job. Year-end report ready for your accountant.

Get paid every way

Accept cards, ACH, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle. Give your clients options and get paid faster.

AI assistant & support

Ask Winston anything. Get instant help with features, best practices, and running your business.

Reviews & social proof

Automatic review requests for Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Social media links on your profile and invoices.

Team management

Add your crew, set permissions, organize into sub-teams, and keep everyone on the same page.

Client notes & history

Keep notes on every client. See past quotes, invoices, bookings, and payment history in one place.

Business phone & recording

Dedicated business line with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS inbox, and optional call recording.

Online booking page

Share your booking link anywhere. Clients request appointments right from their phone.

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Stop managing holiday jobs on scraps of paper.

Join thousands of holiday lighting pros running their business on DoorstepHQ.

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