"Kenny was great in being available and responsive to our changing schedule and getting us worked in for an inspection and repairs and Neil was fantastic and thorough in his initial electrical inspection of our home and getting everything fixed for us a week after the inspection. Great to talk to and took care moving around our home and keeping everything tidy and clean. Can’t recommend Great Lights enough if you need electrical work done."
"She was very pleasant,professional and knowledgeable as well as her crew. I would recommend this company and definitely will be hiring them in the near future"
"Jason did an amazing job on my house and deck!!! I mean I came home from work and almost passed my house I barely recognized it.. Amazing guy to work with and I do highly recommend him."
"John and his crew did an outstanding job. They were neat and clean and picked. Up everyday. They installed the deck just the way we wanted. We would highly recommend them for any work needed to be done. Mike and John were fantastic."
"Nikolai was awesome to work with and very professional. He came out within 2 hours of my first phone call and took care of my gutters. I recently bought a house and the previous owner didn’t clean the gutters for years. Had small plants growing out of them! Nikolai was able to get the entire project done quickly and was very fairly priced. He came prepared with all equipment needed and was a hard worker who went right to work. Would definitely use him again and highly recommend to anyone."
"I was so pleased with Glenn and the work he did to complete everything on my list. Glenn came to my house to see our layout and to learn exactly what it was I was trying to do. He answered all my questions, and he showed me how to use the items he installed. He even called the day after he did the work to see if there were andy problems, which there were not!"
Hiring a professional for holiday decorating, especially for hanging lights, is often well worth the investment for several reasons. A key benefit is safety; if you are physically unable to hang lights due to injury, or if your home has multiple stories or other high places that pose a safety hazard, a professional can handle the job securely. They also have the expertise to assess your electrical system to ensure it can handle the load. Hiring a pro is also a great option for homeowners who lack the time or capability to decorate. Professionals can create a stylish, chic, and upscale look that will wow your guests, and they may even save you money on decor. Finally, many holiday lighting experts include maintenance and repairs as part of their rates, ensuring your display looks great throughout the season without any extra effort on your part.
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.
You can tackle hanging Christmas lights yourself with the right tools, accessories, and a trusted friend or neighbor. You’ll need to purchase a ladder ($100 to $300), clips ($10 to $20), hooks ($10 to $15), and lights ($25 to $100 per string).
Otherwise, you should hire a trusted holiday light installer near you. You’ll pay an average price of $200 to $650, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the job is done correctly and safely.
Blinker lights come with a standard box of Christmas lights, so you don’t need to pay extra for them unless you’ve misplaced the ones from the original box. You can buy replacement Christmas blinker lights for about $8 per box. If you want to plan for future holidays, you can buy a value box of 24 replacement blinker bulbs for about $12. Also called flasher lights, the replacement bulbs often come in packages of six bulbs.
It’s not a good idea to mix LED and incandescent Christmas lights if you can avoid it. LEDs and incandescents can have significantly different electrical current needs. This difference can lead to a higher risk of problems and failure for both light strands. When possible, switch all your lights over to one kind or the other for the best results. Do not connect the different types of light strings to each other, and avoid linking them to the same circuit.
The Webster, NY homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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