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StrikeForce Lightning Protection LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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With over 4 generations of experience in lightning protection, StrikeForce is who you need to protect your home from lightning damage. We handle everything from the initial consultation to completion of service with customer satisfaction as a priority. Give us a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

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Brunswick Maintenance and Repairs
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Dylan was a complete professional! He was friendly and polite. He did an excellent job. He is thorough and works with a conscience! He communicated with me precisely regarding scheduling and was exactly on time. Was well prepared, and fair with pricingâ ¦. I mean, what more could you ask for? I do Interior Decorating and have worked with many people â ¦He definitely stands out! Would hire him again in a heartbeat."
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

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.

In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn’t work.

Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it’s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn’t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.

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.

There are several ways to hang Christmas lights safely. Here are some key Christmas light safety tips to keep in mind:

  • Always use Christmas lights and extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.

  • Don’t overload outlets by plugging in too many lights.

  • Opt for LED lights for a safer display that saves on energy costs.

  • Do not use old or broken Christmas lights.

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