What are the pros and cons of professional holiday light installation?

• <div>Considering the pros and cons of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hire-pro-hang-christmas-lights.htm">hiring a professional holiday light installer</a> can help you decide if it’s right for you. Here are some advantages and disadvantages:Pros<ul><li>Saves time</li><li>Reduces stress</li><li>Produces for custom, high-quality designs</li><li>Provides better-quality lights</li><li>Reduces personal safety risks </li><li>May Include takedown and storage services</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>More expensive than DIY light installation</li><li>Less control over the design</li><li>High demand for installers</li><li>Contractors may keep the lights and decorations</li></ul></div>

How much do professional holiday decorators cost?

• <div>On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/christmas-decorating-service-cost.htm">holiday decoration services cost</a> around $800, but prices can range from around $300 to to $2,500 or more, depending on the extent of the work and home size. Simple interior holiday decoration can cost closer to $300 while hiring a decorating pro to hang exterior lights and exterior decorations alongside the interior work will total around $800. For large decorations or extensive design and decoration services, you can expect to pay $2,500. Note that these prices only include labor, not the decorations.</div>

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Q: Do Christmas light shingle clips work if I get snow and ice?

• <div>Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, which can damage rooftops. But if you&rsquo;re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you&rsquo;ve placed on your roof.You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it&rsquo;s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable. </div>

Q: How much do outdoor holiday lights cost?

• <div>Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.</div>

Q: Can installers remove the lights after the season?

• <div>Yes, many services include removal as part of the package. Confirm with your provider.</div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
I hired Anthony to Build some steps for my back deck. I ended up having him do a privacy screen and fence for my entire bank yard. He was extremely polite and professional. He quoted the price up front and it didn't on any of the projects. I tried to get him to quote me on doing some decorative...
Bimini Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2015
We were originally quoted a lower price, but it was raised because the owner realized it was a holiday (President's Day), and he said he was going to have to pay his worker more. Not sure I believe it, but I couldn't wait any longer. The fellow showed up more or less on time. We had borrow...
ALASKA CONCRETE SAWING INC
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Reviewed in November 2014
From the moment I contacted Jason at Wild Fork Catering and Dianne's Restaurant the experience was excellent. He worked with me throughout the entire process to produce the event I and my family had hoped for. The closed early, rearranged the dining area, hide the kitchen with a lovely floor to...
Wild Fork Catering
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Reviewed in March 2014
I knew it was a holiday, so I expected a call in the morning of the next business day. I called them late that day and the person said she remembered hearing the message early in the day and would have someone contact me to set up a site visit. They were unresponsive and never contacted me.
Gage Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
When I needed our carpets cleaned prior to the Holidays they were on vacation for two weeks prior and I had to use someone else called another company and they did a great job for $120.00
DNP Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2013
The crew was prompt and completed the job in two long days which was expected. There were some minor adjustments which needed to be made after the install but Kleb's was very responsive in completing this. They offer a very good warranty package as part of the purchase and service their own...
Klebs Mechanical Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
I do not recommend Dry Out Systems for ANY work in your home. Shortly before the holidays there was a blockage in my sewer system which caused damage to roughly 30 square feet of my one bedroom apartment. Dry Out Systems were speedy to come and give a price quote and time frame for completion....
Dry Out Systems of Alaska
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Reviewed in August 2012
We had our deck quoted and priced in April. We were on a very long wait list to bet it done. As the summer is so short we were anxious to get it done before summer ended. Once they started They worked very fast and efficiently even over the 4th of July holiday to get it finished. From start to...
Jensen Construction
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

Outdoor Christmas lights cost between $80 to $300 on average without installation. This comes out to about $4 to $50 per strand. You can get a box of outdoor Christmas lights for as little as $20, if you just want to decorate a small area, like a doorway. If you want to go all out and cover your entire home, you'll need between 10 to 20 strands of 100 to 200 bulbs each.

Yes, many services include removal as part of the package. Confirm with your provider.

Considering the pros and cons of hiring a professional holiday light installer can help you decide if it’s right for you. Here are some advantages and disadvantages:

Pros

Saves time
Reduces stress
Produces for custom, high-quality designs
Provides better-quality lights
Reduces personal safety risks
May Include takedown and storage services

Cons

More expensive than DIY light installation
Less control over the design
High demand for installers
Contractors may keep the lights and decorations

On average, holiday decoration services cost around $800, but prices can range from around $300 to to $2,500 or more, depending on the extent of the work and home size. Simple interior holiday decoration can cost closer to $300 while hiring a decorating pro to hang exterior lights and exterior decorations alongside the interior work will total around $800. For large decorations or extensive design and decoration services, you can expect to pay $2,500. Note that these prices only include labor, not the decorations.

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