How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Get matched with top holiday decorators in Wingate, NC

Q: How much does it cost to install permanent Christmas lights?

• <div><p>Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you&rsquo;ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between <b>$220 and $650</b>. </p></div>

Q: How can I prevent Christmas lights from becoming damaged?

• <div><p>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&mdash;winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring. </p></div>

Q: How can I save money on Christmas lights?

• <div><p>First of all, don&rsquo;t shop for bargain lights&mdash;often, you&rsquo;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&mdash;LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year&rsquo;s Christmas during this year&rsquo;s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: How much do professional holiday decorating services cost?

• <div><p>Professional holiday decorating services cost between $300 and $2,500 or more, with an average cost of about $1,500. The total price depends on the size of your home, the extent of the work, your location, and whether materials are included. Simple interior decoration may cost around $300, while a combination of interior and exterior work often totals around $800. For large or extensive design services, you could pay $2,500 or more. Common service costs can include: exterior holiday light installation ($400), Christmas tree decoration ($200&ndash;$600), interior holiday design ($50&ndash;$200 per hour), and holiday landscaping ($50&ndash;$100 per hour). Note that some prices may only include labor, not the cost of the decorations themselves.</p></div>

Q: Who does holiday decorating?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.</p></div>

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your holiday decorating project in Wingate, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Holiday Decorating pros in Wingate, NC

*The Angi rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Wingate, NC is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Holiday Decorating companies in Wingate, NC is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Holiday Decorating needs.

Last update on July 27, 2023

Reviewed in July 2023
Had great vision on how to use what you already had in your home to pull the design together. I was impressed with how talented she was. Decorative ideas immediately came to her and she was able to come up with a plan for each room that would give the house a comprehensive look. She was also...
Stella Home, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2023
We recomened /and done 5 to 6 neighbors We are waiting for the gift card Because we recommend customer Thanks
Best Choice Roofing - Charlotte
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2022
Professional, punctual, and reasonably priced. Thank you for providing my family and I with an amazing, hassle-free experience. I would highly recommend Ajs Junkit (Veteran owned) for your removal and/or hauling needs. We will be using them again for the post holiday cleanup.
Ajs JunkIt
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2022
Steve did an excellent job. Not only did he do the deck, we also hired him to redo our screened in porch! He is a meticulous craftsman and goes above and beyond in his builds. Would recommend Native Exteriors for all your outdoor needs.
Native Exterior Designs LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2020
I can’t say enough about Decorative Creations, their work, the owners and staff. They have done projects at our house FOUR times in the last eight years. We recently had them remove about 30 shrubs and trees planted by the previous owner and replaced with new shrubs, trees and sod. Dan has...
DECORATIVE CREATIONS INC
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2020
I prefer to not say. It is useable but definitely not what I had in mind and missed out on two holidays and a homecoming of our son and his family from Okinawa that was the whole reason we had the work done.
Mas Services
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2020
I hired Hayden to decorate and reorganize my mountain home. She was quickly available, worked very quickly but was very thorough, and made the best use of my space without making it look crowded. If there was something I didn t care for, she quickly exchanged it for something I preferred. Her...
Home Staging by Hayden, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2013
Karen was a joy to work with. I loved how she showed me how/where to use things that I already had to decorate <br /> my home. She made suggestions on furniture set up and things for me to get to complete the design. She was <br /> fun to work with and I would reccommend her to anyone who is...
A Touch of Whimsy
Request a quote

Find Holiday decorators in Wingate

Silver Line Construction Plus

5.0(

)

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is top notch! Showed up on time and finished the project on time! Did a fabulous job! Highly recommend"

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

M&D Property Solutions

4.5(

)

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."

+10

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Lalana Irrigations and Landscaping, LLC.

5.0(

)

Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was an excellent experience from the first conversation through the final “thank you” to them for doing an awesome job in a very professional, efficient and customer service-oriented way!"

Response time2 days

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Request Quote

A&B electrical solutions

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m just a local NC raised trustworthy competent electrician. Me and my team would love to take care of any of your electrical needs. \n“When you call A&B perfection is all you’ll see”

Request Quote

Hawksview Electric

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I have an unlimited license and can provide just about any electrical service that you may need.

Request Quote

Poulos Electrical Service

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi! I’m Eric, a master electrician in the trade since fresh out of high school ( 2003 ). I immediately jumped green into commercial electrical work 40 hours a week in 2003. As my knowledge grew, I’d start doing side jobs on the weekends ( ceiling fans, can lights, light fixture installs ) When I got my journeyman card in 2012, I started doing more advanced residential electrical on the side. ( Panel upgrades, troubleshooting, generator installs, boat lifts on docks, etc ) \nIn 2023, I realized I was losing money by working 40 hours a week for an electrical contractor when I had clients weeks and months out due to delayed availability. So I took my Masters Test, picked up General Liability Insurance, got bonded, and began my own small electric business. Here I am today. I can handle any massive, to small job dealing with anything electrical, and both a residential and commercial setting.

Request Quote

Allison Rohrbeck

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

I am a really hard worker. I have experience with many different jobs. I love helping people and making people's life easier and happier!

Request Quote

Chopkoff Construction

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Very Responsible, Paying Attention to minor things. Prefer to solve problems rather than just make temporary fixes. Paying attention to customers and ready to build relationships with them.

Request Quote

Jd Mena Electric LLC

New to Angi

Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Wingate, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

**Committed to delivering exceptional electrical workmanship while maintaining clear, honest, and professional communication with every customer\. We take the time to understand your needs, discuss your options, and ensure every project is completed with quality and integrity**

Request Quote

Showing 1-10 of 47

Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Permanent lights can save you big in labor costs down the line, as you’ll only need to invest in installing them once. As with regular lights, costs vary based on the display and the size of your home. Costs are similar to hanging regular lights, typically falling between $220 and $650.

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.

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.

Professional holiday decorating services cost between $300 and $2,500 or more, with an average cost of about $1,500. The total price depends on the size of your home, the extent of the work, your location, and whether materials are included. Simple interior decoration may cost around $300, while a combination of interior and exterior work often totals around $800. For large or extensive design services, you could pay $2,500 or more. Common service costs can include: exterior holiday light installation ($400), Christmas tree decoration ($200–$600), interior holiday design ($50–$200 per hour), and holiday landscaping ($50–$100 per hour). Note that some prices may only include labor, not the cost of the decorations themselves.

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.

The Wingate, NC homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Mike Miller
•
Nov 19, 2025Nov 19, 2025
How Much Does Professional Christmas Light Installation Cost in Charlotte? [2026 Data]
Christmas light installation costs in Charlotte, NC, depend on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down the factors that affect the total.
Lyle Hendriks
•
Aug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
Christmas Decorating Service Costs: What You’ll Pay for a Pro to Deck the Halls
How much does a Christmas decorating service cost? Turn your home into a winter wonderland this year—here are holiday decorating service prices.
Alison Kasch
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
How to Hire Someone to Decorate My House For Christmas
Can I hire someone to decorate my house for Christmas? Learn how to find the perfect holiday decorator to make your home merry and bright for the season.
Julia Pelly
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
Christmas Decor Trends 2026: What Are the Most Popular Decorations in America?
Decking the halls can be a fun way to celebrate Christmas, but does where you live determine how you decorate your home for the holidays?
Ginny Bartolone
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
8 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home When the Holiday Decor Comes Down
As the holidays wind down, we can still celebrate the wintertime with much-needed light, coziness, and style. Transition your home decor with a few easy tips.
Mariel Loveland
•
Jul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026
7 Quick and Easy Outdoor Christmas Decoration Ideas
It doesn’t take all day to transform your yard into a winter wonderland. These quick and easy outdoor Christmas decorations will add some instant holiday cheer.