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Avatar for Phelps Lawn Care, LLC
Phelps Lawn Care, LLC
5.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great great job and was prompt about his services and did a very thourough job with his work I have had him hired for most of the summer"
Mulch bed Cleanup
Mulch bed Cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
4.6(
9
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was perfect. They were excellent, they came on the weekend, extremely efficient, and very fair"
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Shelf Build and Installation
Framing New Wall for Half-bath
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mae's Rising LLC
5.0(
1
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yvonna at Maes Rising was prompt, professional, and did great work. She went above and beyond my expectations. Ill be hiring her again!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dream Homes MW
New to Angi
Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dream Homes MW is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 days
Response rate88%
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Repairing a strand of Christmas lights will save you a few dollars and the hassle of going to the store to purchase new ones. That may or may not be enough to make fixing them worth it to you. However, if the lights are already hanging or around the tree, removing and replacing them is far more time-consuming than performing a quick repair job. 

You can choose to hang Christmas lights on either gutters or shingles—either option is fine. If you have gutter covers, shingles may be your only option. But, all-in-one clips are designed for both applications.

If you take home a pre-lit Christmas tree but want to spruce it up with blinking lights, don’t worry, there’s a simple solution. You can easily replace the light bulbs on the pre-lit tree with flashing bulbs. For a more subtle look, only replace some of the bulbs with flashing bulbs.

Professional holiday decorating services cost between $300 and $2,500 or more, with an average cost of about $1,500. The total price depends on the size of your home, the extent of the work, your location, and whether materials are included. Simple interior decoration may cost around $300, while a combination of interior and exterior work often totals around $800. For large or extensive design services, you could pay $2,500 or more. Common service costs can include: exterior holiday light installation ($400), Christmas tree decoration ($200–$600), interior holiday design ($50–$200 per hour), and holiday landscaping ($50–$100 per hour). Note that some prices may only include labor, not the cost of the decorations themselves.

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

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