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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%
60 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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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

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
138 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Pinpoint Electric LLC
5.0(
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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
5.0(
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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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Mr Fix It
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Handyman Services – Professional Summary\n\nI am a reliable, hardworking handyman and proud small Christian business owner committed to quality workmanship and honest service. I have experience with drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, staining, LVP and LVT flooring installation, deck building and repairs, pergola construction, and general home improvements. I take pride in paying attention to detail, keeping my work area clean, communicating clearly, and showing up when I say I will. I believe in treating every customer and their home with respect, honesty, and integrity. My goal is to do the job right the first time and provide dependable service that customers can trust.\n\nReliable. Honest. Hardworking. Quality You Can Count On.

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From floor to ceiling
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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

Yes, you can hang Christmas lights from the soffit of your roof, but it requires a bit more effort than hanging from the gutters or eaves. You’ll need to add an adhesive hook or tie to the underside of the soffit to keep the lights in place. Consider adding a soffit hook every 12 to 18 inches for best visual results.

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.

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. 

Safe installation involves using appropriate anchors for weight and weather-resistant fixtures, ensuring all connections are secure and safe from water exposure. Removal should be performed carefully, avoiding pulling or yanking on cables to prevent damage to lighting and home exteriors.

Ensure you have a safe environment for them to work on, and there aren’t items such as logs, build-up of yard materials, missing or damaged shingles, and weak areas on the roof. Communicate any known electrical issues with contractors at the beginning of the project, and consider hiring an electrician to fix those. Finally, if you are attempting the project yourself, do so when there isn’t any rain, and you can safely get your footing on the roof using proper equipment, such as an extension ladder. Don’t attempt this alone, and have a helper nearby to assist.

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