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Merchant services for contractors and home service pros

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, cleaning and pest control. Take a card in the driveway, text an invoice, or set up ACH for large jobs.

  • Free statement analysis
  • Month-to-month options
  • $0 upfront equipment with qualifying agreement
  • Local to Fort Bend & Houston

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Payments for home services, without the runaround

Home service payments happen everywhere but a counter: deposits before a job, progress payments, final payment in the driveway, and recurring maintenance plans. Large tickets make ACH and cash discount worth a look.

We'll match you with mobile terminals and invoicing that tie into the field service software you use, and set up ACH for big jobs so a $9,000 roof doesn't come with a $270 card fee.

  • Wireless terminals for the truck
  • Invoices and text-to-pay
  • ACH for large jobs
  • Recurring maintenance plans
  • Deposits and progress billing
  • Integration with common field service apps

What a good home services setup includes

Built around the way you take orders and get paid.

On-site payments

Cellular terminals that work in the driveway.

Invoices

Send, track and get paid faster.

Maintenance plans

Recurring billing for service agreements.

Large-ticket options

ACH and cash discount for big jobs.

Text-to-pay

No more chasing checks.

Deposits

Collect before ordering materials.

Take every way your customers pay

One merchant account can cover the counter, the phone, the website and the job site.

Credit & debit cards

Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express (Amex may need separate approval), tapped, dipped, swiped or keyed.

Digital wallets

Apple Pay, Google Pay and other contactless wallets on any NFC-ready terminal.

Online & invoices

Payment links, a virtual terminal for phone orders, and website checkout through a payment gateway.

Mobile & on-site

Wireless terminals and phone readers for deliveries, job sites, markets and events.

ACH & eCheck

Bank-to-bank payments for larger invoices and recurring billing, usually at a lower cost than cards.

Recurring billing

Card-on-file and scheduled payments for memberships, retainers and service plans.

Three ways to price card processing

There's no single best model. We'll show you each one priced against your real numbers, then you choose.

01

Flat rate

One percentage plus a per-sale fee on every card. Easy to read, but you pay the same rate on a cheap debit card as on a premium rewards card.

  • Predictable
  • Simple statements
  • Often costs more as volume grows

Fits: low volume, seasonal or brand-new sellers

02

Interchange-plus

You pay the card networks' wholesale cost (interchange and assessments) plus a fixed, disclosed markup. Every layer shows on your statement.

  • Most transparent
  • Markup stays fixed
  • Usually lowest cost at higher volume

Fits: established businesses, larger tickets, B2B

03

Cash discount / dual pricing

Your posted prices account for card costs, and customers paying cash get a lower price. Card sales help cover processing instead of your margin.

  • Offsets much of your processing cost
  • Clear signage and receipts
  • Not a surcharge

Fits: restaurants, auto, retail, service shops

Not sure which fits? Get a free statement analysis or read pricing explained.

Why business owners work with Cedarline

We're a small, independent agent. That means fewer layers between you and the person who set up your account.

One person who answers

You work with Tony directly, from the first statement review to go-live and after. No call-center queue to start.

Pricing you can read

Every quote shows the rate, per-item fee, monthly fees and any equipment terms in writing before you sign.

Options, not one platform

We compare programs from several partner processors and POS platforms, so the setup fits your business instead of the other way around.

Set up correctly

Cash discount signage, receipt settings, tip and tax settings, and test transactions are handled before you go live.

Get set up in three steps

From first call to first sale, without the guesswork.

  1. Send a statement or tell us your plans

    Existing business? Send one recent processing statement. Opening soon? Tell us what you'll sell and when.

  2. Compare your options

    You get a side-by-side of pricing models, equipment and terms, priced against your numbers.

  3. Go live, tested

    Approval, equipment programming, signage and test transactions, done before you rely on it.

Approval timing depends on the processor's underwriting. Most complete applications get a decision in a few business days.

Frequently asked questions

Should I take cards on large jobs?

Customers expect it, but fees on large tickets add up. Offering ACH or a cash discount gives customers options while protecting your margin.

Can payments sync to my field service software?

Many platforms integrate with specific gateways. Tell us yours.

What about financing for customers?

Third-party consumer financing can be offered through separate providers; we can point you to options.

Not sure what you're paying, or what you'll need?

Send a recent statement or tell us about the business you're opening. You'll get a plain-English breakdown and options, with no cost or obligation.

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