Most installers try to grow by getting more jobs.
The better move is increasing the size of each job.
A $900 job can easily become a $1,500+ job with the right add-ons, without adding much extra time.
Here are the best, easiest add-ons you should be offering on every quote.
1. Wreaths and Garland
This is one of the simplest upgrades you can offer.
It completes the look of the home, especially around:
- Front doors
- Entryways
- Railings
Why it works:
- High perceived value
- Fast to install
- Easy yes from customers
Most customers don’t think to ask for it, but when you show it, they want it.
👉 Use pre-lit wreaths and commercial garland designed for outdoor installs so you’re not dealing with failures mid-season.
2. Trees with C7 or Mini Lights
Tree lighting is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can offer.
Especially for:
- Front yard trees
- Entry trees
- Columns wrapped like trees
Options you can give:
- C7 bulbs for a bold, classic look
- Mini lights for a tighter, cleaner wrap
👉 Stock up on bulk C7 Christmas light bulbs and socket wire for tree wraps that stand out.
👉 For tighter wraps, use 5mm LED mini Christmas lights for tree lighting to create a premium finish.
This adds a premium feel to the entire property and can significantly increase your ticket.
3. Bushes with Mini Lights or Net Lights
This is one of the most underused add-ons.
Most installers stop at the roofline.
But when you add bushes, the house looks complete.
Options:
- Mini lights for a custom, clean look
- Net lights for faster installs
👉 Offer both options by keeping net lights for bushes and bulk mini lights in stock so you can upsell based on the job.
Simple upsell line:
“Do you want the landscaping to match the house?”
That alone can add a few hundred dollars to the job.
4. Pathway Lighting or Light Stakes
This is a strong visual upgrade that customers love.
It adds:
- Depth to the property
- A more finished, professional look
- Visibility from the street
Easy add-ons:
- Light stakes along walkways
- Driveway outlines
- Garden bed accents
👉 Use Christmas light stakes to create clean, professional layouts.
This is one of the easiest ways to make a job stand out from competitors.
5. Ridge Lines with Ridge Clips
Most installers only quote the front roofline.
That leaves money on the table.
Adding ridge lines:
- Completes the full roof look
- Makes the house stand out from every angle
- Adds noticeable value without much extra time
👉 Use ridge clips for Christmas lights to install cleanly and quickly without damaging shingles.
This is one of the highest ROI upgrades you can offer.
Why These Add-Ons Work
These aren’t random upgrades.
They all:
- Improve the overall look of the home
- Require minimal extra install time
- Increase perceived value significantly
👉 When you bundle these with your bulk Christmas light installation supplies, your jobs become more efficient and more profitable.
How to Sell These Without Being Pushy
Don’t “sell” them.
Show options.
Example:
- Roofline only
- Roofline + bushes
- Full property (trees, bushes, pathway, ridge)
👉 Build your quotes around complete Christmas light installation packages instead of single-line items.
When customers see the difference, they naturally choose the higher option.
Final Thoughts
Lighting is a limited-time business.
You only have so many installs in a season.
So your focus should be:
Increase the value of every job.
Start offering these add-ons on every quote:
- Wreaths and garland
- Trees with C7 or mini lights
- Bush lighting
- Pathway lighting
- Ridge lines
Most customers will upgrade when given the option.
And that’s where your growth comes from.
