Guide on how to charge your customers if you own a Christmas lighting business

The Christmas holidays are coming in fast and before we’ll notice the holidays will be here. If there is one thing that everybody loves about the holidays it is decorating. It is always exciting to see our homes decked in beautiful Christmas lights and our Christmas trees illuminated with lights wrapped around them. The instant feeling of joy that comes to us when we witness a dazzling Christmas light display is almost unexplained as Christmas lights have a unique magic to them.

Now as a Christmas business you must already be aware of how much a Christmas display means to the client. As a professional decorator, you should try to provide high-quality service to each and every kind of customer. If you want to be a successful Christmas business it is vital that your service is accessible to all households. For this reason, the best thing to do is to create different packages for each household according to their homes.

SMALL HOUSE RATES:
For small houses that have an area ranging from 800ft2 to 2000ft2, you should charge reasonably and use around 100ft of the incandescent or LED lights and also make use of garlands, wreaths, and ornaments. Other than this also provide repair and maintenance services. Your average rate should range from $250 to $600.

MEDIUM HOUSE RATES:
Now for houses that have an area between 2100ft2 to 4500ft2, you’ll have to cover a significant amount of area so you will require 300ft of your best LED lights set as incandescent will consume way too much power. You can also add in exotic trees and figurines that will make it more beautiful. You’ll also require various extension cables of at least 50ft so you don’t face any kind of problem. Charge additionally if they require extra labor for a fast set up. Your average rate for these houses should range from $700 to $1500

LARGE HOUSE RATES:
Finally, if you get a client who has a home which is larger than 4500ft2, then you should use the finest quality of lights, and design the most elaborate displays, you may even offer animated Christmas decorations and can even add music synched to your lights, also you may use RGB lighting for beautiful effects. Your basic charge for this should start from $1600 then keep on adding for additional items and services.

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