Egg nog’s on the store shelves. Mariah’s echoing in your head. The elf on the shelf is giving you a soulless, judging stare. It’s that time again: the holidays have arrived.
This time of year, your business might offer a special service: hanging Christmas lights on residential roofs. It can be a finicky job, but it’s appreciated by busy families, senior citizens, and ladder-phobic folks nationwide.
Only problem is: after figuring out the measurements, which lights to prep, the right aesthetics, how their extension cord setup works… it can quickly become a net loss. If you’re not efficient, what was supposed to be extra holiday income can turn into an extra pain in the ass.
That’s where Roofr can be a huge help.
Whether you’re just doing a house or two for friends, or you’re a serial Christmas light hanging expert, this how-to guide is what you need. Learn to prep for light hanging the modern way: from the comfort of your warm home.
Easy Christmas Light Measurements
Satellite or drone imagery ain’t just for roof replacements. It’s the key to better Christmas light hanging planning.
Getting a quick measurement report ahead of the job will save you time, stress, and money by giving you a clear action plan and cost estimate before you’re ever even on site.
Then, you can turn those measurements into beautiful, eye-catching proposals in seconds — the kind that’ll get you hired before you can say “merry and bright.”
Watch the short ~4 minute video below to see exactly how.
How to DIY Instant Christmas Light Proposals:
To sum up:
- Order a Roofr Measurement Report for the address. (Depending on your plan, they’re dirt cheap and ready in a few hours.)
- Start a new Job linked to the report.
- Add a Christmas Lights tag, so your light hanging jobs are easy to track later.
- Edit the report using our DIY tool to unlink any measurements you won’t need.
- Now, create a proposal using the latest version of your report.
- Map your quoted line items directly to the eaves and rakes with a click.
- Build in your margin, plus add-ons like lawn ornaments as needed.
- Send the final proposal to the customer, or get their signature live if you’re on-site.
Done! Easy as that. And it gets even faster and easier once you set up a great Christmas lights proposal template.
Repeatable, efficient, and a great customer experience to boot.
Hanging Christmas Lights Like a Pro
Remember: in most cases, you wanna hang lights on the eaves and the rakes of a roof. And you don’t need to waste time with the back of the house, or even the sides in most cases: just what’ll be visible to the neighbors.
So when you’re planning a light hanging job, envision yourself standing on the road in front. Pay attention to the house’s location, whether it’s a corner lot, and whether the roof has unique features to work the lights around (or avoid).
For a service like this, what homeowners are really paying for is a beautifully lit home without having to think or worry about the details. So take extra time to consider each home’s layout, pay attention to the little details, and provide thoughtful high-quality service that leads to a stunning end result.
A Few Final Christmas Light Hacks
We hope we’ve helped convince you: don’t hang a single strand until you’ve made a plan. It’s smarter, safer, and makes for happier homeowners.
A few more tips and reminders to consider, if you’re new to Christmas light hanging:
- Go with LEDs. Don’t kid yourself into thinking those old dusty lights from the 80s are still okay. LEDs last longer, use less energy, and won’t die when a single bulb burns out.
- Be safe, not stupid. If you’re on an ancient rickety ladder, in a snowstorm, testing your extension cords, it’s time to call it. Come back later with better equipment.
- Make your tool belt into a weapon of mass decoration. Don’t forget extra nails, zip ties, adhesive strips, extra clips, and any supplies you might need in a pinch.
- Bring a hanging pole. Sometimes you need to get where ladders can’t reach. Save yourself a lot of hassle and bring a nice tall hanging pole in your truck.
- Store lights properly. Wrap ‘em around cardboard, put ‘em in storage bins, or throw some plastic wrap on to keep ‘em safe and secure until next year.
Christmas lights should bring you joy, not misery! The experienced folks at Roofr are always here to help. Message us anytime, and we’ll get you ho-ho-hooked up.