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Top-Rated Holiday decorators in Evanston - Updated Nov 2026

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Perfect Touch Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect Touch did extensive repair on our deck, replaced our mailbox and most recently retiled and painted a 1950’s bathroom. Alex gave us accurate, reasonable quotes for all the jobs and then scheduled quickly and completed all three jobs beautifully. The work was excellent and the crew was pleasant and professional. They probably removed their shoes hundreds of times.!! They also cleaned up the site nicely. I highly recommend."
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Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning

+55

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe Gatto did the following (transforming homeð ¡), for which I am FOREVER GRATEFUL!ð -First visit, helped me plan, which helped immensely! -Installed six vaulted ceiling recessed lights, extremely large fan/with light in center, & elegant 10â light from 18â ceiling -Afterwards, repaired wall to wall vaulted ceiling foundational cracks -involving plastering multiple times, sanding, then painted entire vaulted ceiling (TRANSFORMING LIVING ROOM!)! -Installed sixteen light fixtures (upstairs, main floor, basement), involving repairing ceiling from old fixture, plastering multiple times, sanding, painting entire kitchen ceiling -installed two exhaust fans (involving cutting into ceiling, plastering few times, sanding, then painting entire bathroom (ceiling/walls) -updated/replaced approximately 25 switches/outlets Joe is an extremely skilled, detailed, focused, trustworthy worker (couple of days able to go swimming while he worked on the house). Best contractor have ever hired (thorough, not rushed, high energy, detailed, and consistent). Also friendly, personable, helpful, & caring."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Amruss Inc Home Improvement Company
4.5(
4,453
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amruss offered to come the next day - which was the Thanksgiving holiday ! They came and performed the service at 8 am, and got the job done. Invoice sent by email immediately. Their payment web page to pay with my credit card was easy and clear."
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+23

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Illuminight Holiday Lighting
Illuminight Holiday Lighting
4.1(
10
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We at Illuminight Holiday Lighting pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with 20 years experience and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your holiday lighting display. We look forward to earning your business! \n($800 job minimum)

Candy Cane Tree
2 Tone Trees
Commercial Lighting
Perimeter Lighting
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Santa's Helpers, Inc.
4.3(
6
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Santa's Helpers, Inc. proudly serves the Chicagoland Area with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you with your Seasonal Exterior Holiday Lights. Request direct infor via texting 708-502-8290 or at www.MySantasHelpers.net\n\n **** We are fully insured with Business and Workman's Compensation Insurance and we have a $1,500 annual minimum.****\n\n We pride ourselves on our 20 + years in Seasonal Holiday Lighting and operate with the highest level of standards for our clients, their property, our family of employees and your full satisfaction. \n\nAll of our estimates include usage of our commercial grade materials with: Installation, Service throughout the season, & Removal of material\n\nWe are locally owned and operated, so give us a call today!

Amazing Trees and Intricate Bark Wraps
Pop of Color!
Classic Christmas
Elegant Holiay
Garland with Lights

+10

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
My Property Masters
3.7(
213
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The guys were great, they fixed my projects within the time they estimated, and everything works wonderfully. I would definitely recommend and week be keeping them in mind for any future projects."
Response time9 hrs
125 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Typically, the most expensive type of Christmas tree is either the Douglas fir or the fraser fir. That being said, lots of different factors can affect what you’ll pay for a Christmas tree including supply and demand, size of the tree, and more. Your best bet is to speak with a pro at your local Christmas tree farm to find the best tree for you.

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.

You can take a few steps to prolong the life of your holiday lights. Make sure to replace burnt-out bulbs as quickly as possible to avoid overloading the rest of the circuit and knocking out more lights. Before packing them up each year, plug each strand into the wall to confirm everything is still working. Wrap the lights carefully back into their original packaging or something similar—winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring. 

The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that’s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it’s touched or moved.

If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.

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