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Blakeman's Handyman & Home Improvement LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark communicated with me every step of the way. He even purchased the disposal on his own as part of his daily errands so I didn't have to make a special trip to do so. He was on time, very friendly, and we will definitely use him again for other projects around the house."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good craftsmanship, prompt, and will answer all of your questions"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Side Project Handyman, LLC.
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Mr Johnson takes pride in his work and takes his time. He repained in my house redid my flooring painted the outside of my garage. He is very reasonable in price As well. And he talks with you to make sure you understand what He's going to do. Highly recommend him for project in your home."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KD 3 Environmental, LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Our Environmental Department can effectively and efficiently diagnose any problem you may have. With over 10 years of construction knowledge and 14 years of environmental training both military and civilian our inspections and solutions are common. \n\nToo many times you hear of buildings being demolished or the interior completely removed. We use techniques that allow for you to save the structure and building materials allowing for the least inconvenience and expense for you or your business when ever possible.\n\nWE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME! \n

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shaw's home repair & services & lawn care
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Locally owned since 1997 13 years experience.I have built a solid reputation on quality service and satisfaction.I provide timely service and affordable price's on all projects and a free estimates on all..Call Tommy for all your projects and handyman needs..641-750-9891 641-754-4782

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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.

While Christmas lights are a wonderful way to light up your home during the holiday season, they don’t have a long lifespan. Most incandescent Christmas light bulbs are designed to last between 1,000 and 1,500 hours—or about one to three holiday seasons. More durable LED bulbs should last about 10 times as long. 

Decorating a tree yourself will only take between one and two hours, but a professional designer may take more time to create their vision. When hiring a pro, assume the work will take a minimum of three to four hours.

When it comes to bang for your buck, LED lights are the clear winner for Christmas lights. While these will cost more upfront, they’ll last you for many holidays to come—far longer than your basic halogen bulbs. Along with that, they also save you big on energy costs throughout the season.

Aside from a professional light installation company, there are a few other pros who may be able to help you hang Christmas lights. Along with specialty holiday decorators, a handyperson near you can also hang Christmas lights (and can fix that pesky drippy sink while they’re at it). Either way, not all of these pros will offer the service, so be sure to call ahead and get multiple quotes before you hire.

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