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TruBlue of Shoreline CT
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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TrueBlue's handyman and home repair services help you maintain your home both inside and out. Whether you need us for a special project or ongoing maintenance, our services include handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work and senior modification services.

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D.B. Lunt Electrical Contractors LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very quick and made sure that everything was double checked and went through everything they did and made sure I was happy with it. I had several different things that needed to be done and they finished them all."
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

The cost for professional holiday light installation averages around $430, with a typical range of $220 to $675. However, prices can be as low as $100 for simple projector setups or exceed $1,200 for extensive displays. The total cost depends on factors like the display's complexity, your home's size, labor rates in your area, and the type of lights used. For example, installation on a small, one-story home may cost $250 to $600, while a multi-story home over 4,000 square feet could cost $500 to $1,800. Costs can also be broken down by location (e.g., high roofs at $3.50–$6 per linear foot) or by the type of light strand, with prices ranging from $4 for basic incandescent strands to over $60 for color-changing LED strands.

Yes, if your roof is in stable condition, you should be able to hang Christmas lights from the eaves. Hang Christmas light directly from the eaves for best results, using light clips or an alternative type of adhesive. When installing lights on your eaves, be sure to work carefully and avoid adding too much weight or pressure to them.

The easiest way to hang Christmas lights on your roof is to attach them to your gutters, but there are plenty of user-friendly methods to try. You can use light clips to easily hook Christmas lights to your shingles, eaves, gutters, or soffit. However, using a telescoping pole is a surefire way to ensure your safety while hanging Christmas lights because it doesn’t require using a ladder or climbing onto the roof.

To hang Christmas lights outside without nails, consider using alternatives like adhesive hooks, gutter clips, or even hot glue. These options allow you to secure lights to various surfaces without causing damage to your roof or siding. Be sure to clean and prepare the surface before applying these alternatives for better adhesion.

Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you’ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between $220 and $650

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