When clocks fall back, the last hour of daylight disappears from the afternoon. Companies that adjust the schedule before that weekend avoid late, dark and rushed jobs.
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Move the last outdoor slot
Roof, gutter, exterior and yard work should end before sunset. Look up the sunset time for your area and move the last outdoor window earlier.
Outdoor jobs in the morning
Put exterior work first and save attics, basements and indoor repairs for the late afternoon.
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Lighting on every truck
Work lights, headlamps and spare batteries. Check them the week before the change.
Remind customers
Send a short message the week before: new appointment windows and why they changed. Customers appreciate the safety reason.
Watch the first week
Some customers forget to change the clock or mix up the time. Confirm every appointment the day before.
Common mistakes
Keeping the summer schedule into November, sending techs on a roof at dusk and forgetting to update online booking windows.
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Frequently asked questions
Should we change our business hours when daylight saving time ends?
Office hours can stay the same. What usually changes is the last appointment window for outdoor and roof work, which moves earlier so technicians finish before dark.