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The Home Electric Company Inc
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

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"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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Illuminight Holiday Lighting
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Topmon Inc.
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them for a small painting job at our home, and we?re very pleased with the results. He was punctual, professional, and paid close attention to detail. The work was completed efficiently and the area was left clean afterward. I would definitely recommend him for any painting or small home improvement projects."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
My Property Masters
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

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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
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
BC Electric
5.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At BC Electric, we take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

First of all, don’t shop for bargain lights—often, you’ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years—LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year’s Christmas during this year’s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan—if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.

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. 

You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. 

There are many types of Christmas lights to choose from when working with a light installer. The main types available for outdoor lighting are dome, LED, incandescent, and C9, and your lighting professional’s choice will depend on the location and overall design. 

C9 lighting is typically the most expensive option, ranging from $15 to $70 per 25-foot strand. These usually have fewer bulbs per strand, so you might need more than expected to cover a large area. Dome lighting is usually the most cost-effective option, ranging from $6 to $15 per 25-foot strand. These bulbs are smaller and rounder than other options, creating a softer look.

There is no formal date for Christmas light removal, but January 2 is a standard day to take them down for many homeowners. However, some homeowners’ associations have strict rules around this topic, mandating that residents remove lights no later than two weeks after Christmas. Check with your local association or community for more information.

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