Everything a lighting installer needs — nothing you don’t
- Estimates in minutes from your own price book, sent by text, email or WhatsApp.
- Schedule and crew — assign a worker or a crew; they see the job instantly.
- Invoices and card payments — Pay Now on every invoice, money to your bank.
- Deposits by card right on the estimate, before you buy materials.
- Before-and-after photos on every job, taken on site.
- Mark materials so tax applies only to them when your state works that way.
Your price book, ready in minutes
Start with your own items and prices. For example, a lighting installer might add:
| Path light (each) | $150 |
| Uplight (each) | $175 |
| Transformer install | $450 |
| Patio string lights | $650 |
| Lighting design visit | $150 |
| Repair visit | $125 |
Example prices only — you set yours. Import your list from a spreadsheet in seconds.
Example: Front-yard lighting for curb appeal
The homeowners want path lights along the walk and uplights on two trees.
| Path light (each) × 8 | $1,200 |
| Uplight (each) × 4 | $700 |
| Transformer install | $450 |
| Total | $2,350 |
| Deposit to start (40%) | $940 |
Design visit, estimate with a deposit, and install in a day. A night photo is the best thing you can save on the job.
An example to show how it works — prices and steps are yours to set.
What customers ask a lighting installer
Will it raise my electric bill?
LED lighting uses little power; explain honestly.
Can I control it from my phone?
Many transformers can; add it as an option.
What happens when a bulb fails?
Offer a repair visit price.
Tips for your lighting installer business
- Night photos sell the next job.
- Repair visits keep you in touch every year.
- Landscapers and builders send referrals.
One path, start to paid
New job → Estimate → Schedule → Crew does it → Invoice → Paid. The same simple steps for every job, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Simple pricing
| Solo — just you | $29/mo |
| Contractor — you + up to 5 workers | $79/mo |
| Contractor 10 — you + up to 10 workers | $129/mo |
Everything included. Every feature is in every plan — no add-ons, no surprise charges later. Plans only differ by how many workers you have.
First 100 companies keep $19 / $49 / $89 a month for as long as they stay subscribed. Workers are always free.
Questions outdoor and landscape lighting installers ask
Can customers pay a deposit?
Yes. Set a deposit on the estimate; the customer pays it by card and approves the job at the same time.
Can I add photos to a job?
Yes. You and your workers can add photos on site — before and after — and open them full screen.
How much does Selk cost?
Selk costs $29/month for Solo, $79/month for Contractor (owner plus up to 5 workers), and $129/month for Contractor 10 (owner plus up to 10 workers). The first 100 companies lock in founding prices of $19, $49 and $89 per month for as long as they stay subscribed.
Do my workers pay?
No. Workers are always free on every Selk plan. There are no per-seat fees, and the worker app is separate from the contractor app.
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