DoorstepHQ for Outdoor Lighting

Free business software for outdoor lighting pros

Schedule jobs, invoice clients, and get paid online—all from your phone.

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

Sound familiar?

1

Juggling multiple client consultations and site visits

You're spending half your time driving to estimate jobs, then forgetting to follow up on quotes. Managing back-and-forth texts about availability is eating into your actual installation time. You need a way to let clients book you directly and see your schedule in real time.

2

Invoices getting lost or payment delays

You finish a beautiful lighting installation, send an invoice, and wait weeks for payment. Some clients claim they never got it. You're constantly chasing down payments instead of booking your next job. Getting paid fast should be simple.

3

No clear record of what you quoted vs. what you installed

You quote a client $2,500 for landscape lighting, but during install you add extra fixtures. Now you're scribbling notes on a receipt and hoping you remember what you agreed to. Scope creep and change orders are eating your profit margins.

4

Seasonal workload planning is chaotic

Spring and fall are crazy busy—you're turning away jobs. Winter is dead. You have no way to visualize your workload or plan repeat maintenance visits for existing clients. Better planning could smooth out your cash flow year-round.

DoorstepHQ fixes all of that.

Online booking and smart scheduling

Share your booking link with clients—they pick their own time slot and you get notified instantly. Your calendar syncs across all your devices, and you'll never double-book another consultation. No more phone tag.

Professional estimates and invoices in seconds

Create a detailed estimate right on site or from your truck, email it to the client, and they can approve it on the spot. When the job is done, convert it to an invoice. Track exactly what was quoted vs. what was installed—no more guessing.

Fast, automatic payments

Clients pay online when they approve estimates or receive invoices. Money hits your account the next business day. You get paid before you move on to the next job—no chasing, no excuses.

Set up recurring maintenance visits

Schedule seasonal touchups, seasonal lighting adjustments, or maintenance checks as recurring jobs. Your repeat clients get reminders, you get predictable repeat income, and cash flow stays steady.

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 outdoor 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.

Get started free

No credit card required · Set up in 2 minutes

Stop chasing payments and start growing your lighting business.

Join thousands of outdoor lighting professionals running their business on DoorstepHQ.

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