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

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
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Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
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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

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Mae's Rising LLC
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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
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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 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 questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Decorators often prefer artificial Christmas trees. They’re easier to handle and shape, and decorators don’t have to worry about bugs or allergies. It’s also an ideal choice because artificial trees keep up appearances without owners needing to schedule watering. 

However, always confirm that decorators are ready to unbox and set up the artificial tree. If they don’t include tree set-up in their services, you may need to hire a general handyperson for that task.

Most contractors will include removal of your lights in the price of installation, but it’s always a good idea to double check. Storage of the lights is often also part of the package when you hire an installation professional, since you might choose to use the same lights for several years.

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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