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GRA Electric
4.9(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work for a fair price"
100 Amp main breaker Panel 30 space.
New 176LB ceiling Fixture
new 100am service
new 100amp outside service
240v 30amp A/C circuit line.

+33

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Illuminight Holiday Lighting
4.1(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"By far the most economical company I inquired to. I like the idea of paying for the lights and then keeping them so next yr. its just the labor to reinstall them and so its much less in the long run."
Candy Cane Tree
2 Tone Trees
Commercial Lighting
Perimeter Lighting
Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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My Property Masters
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Serving River Forest, 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
168 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Pinpoint Electric LLC
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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"Matthew did a fantastic job installing our new quad-receptacle GFCI outlet in our basement. We will absolutely hire him again in the future!! He was polite, punctual, communicated well with us, and his pricing was very reasonable. He cleaned up after his work, which we appreciated. He's definitely a professional electrician that I would refer to my family and friends."
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Ls industrial repair
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He showed up in a timely manner. He did the job quickly. There was a shorted wire that he had to re-run and pull through the existing pipe. So far it's all working great and has not needed to return. So far everything working great."
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From floor to ceiling
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Remodeling\nCommercial\nResidential\nTile\nBathrooms remodeling \nFlooring \nDrop ceiling \nPluming \nI am licensed and insured

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

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.

Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it’s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn’t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

Using a staple gun to hang Christmas lights on your roof or shingles is not recommended. Puncturing your roof with staples can cause damage, leading to cracks, leaks, and exposure to the elements. Staples are also less reliable than other methods like roof clips. For a safer alternative that won't damage your roof, use shingle tabs.

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