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Tidewater Lights
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Tidewater Lights is Hampton Roads' premier outdoor lighting company, specializing in permanent smart lighting, custom landscape lighting, and professional Christmas and holiday lighting.\n\nWe proudly serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and surrounding areas.\n\nWe're more than lighting installers—we're lighting artists. Our team creates stunning, custom-designed lighting systems that enhance curb appeal, highlight architecture, and transform outdoor spaces.\n\nOur services include:\n- Permanent color-changing roofline lighting\n- Landscape and architectural lighting\n- Christmas and holiday lighting\n- Residential and commercial installations\n- Professional lighting maintenance and service\n\nFrom elegant warm-white lighting to vibrant holiday displays, we provide premium products, expert installation, and a hassle-free customer experience.\n\nDiscover the difference professional lighting makes. Contact Tidewater Lights today for a personalized consultation!

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Hescock's Handy LLC
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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"He has helped me with lots of projects around the house. He helped me put my sink together in my kitchen, with a new faucet and a cup sprayer. Which looks absolutely beautiful. He also help me fix my shed when a tree fell through it. He is very professional and works very efficiently. The job was done right the first time which was awesome."
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Rabbit's Premier Property Care LLC
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Victor reached out to me right when I posted on here (8/12/26). He was very friendly and professional. He was able to go mow the lawn the SAME DAY!! We are going to closing on 8/14/2026 and were in a bind. When the mowing was completed they sent me many pictures of the lawn right away and it looked fantastic. The company was a life saver and I will definitly recommend them for all that areas agents and clients."
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Alex Seymour
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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I am a licensed electrician with extensive experience in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical work. Skilled in installations, repairs, troubleshooting, panel upgrades, lighting systems, and code-compliant wiring, I prioritize safety, quality, and reliable service for every project. Committed to delivering efficient solutions and upholding the highest professional standards.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Aside from a professional light installation company, there are a few other pros who may be able to help you hang Christmas lights. Along with specialty holiday decorators, a handyperson near you can also hang Christmas lights (and can fix that pesky drippy sink while they’re at it). Either way, not all of these pros will offer the service, so be sure to call ahead and get multiple quotes before you hire.

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.

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. 

The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.

Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.

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