Why Hire Someone to Put Up Christmas Lights?

With the holiday season fast approaching, the desire to put up warm and colorful Christmas lights is sure to kick in sooner or later. There’s something magical about seeing those holiday lights brighten up the night that makes the growing darkness of winter a bit more bearable! However, not all of us are decoration enthusiasts, and the idea of putting up lights can feel more like a chore than a joy. For those of you nodding in agreement, this one’s for you!

The gift of great lighting

It would be great if we could all just wave a magic wand and the Christmas lights would hang themselves, unfortunately, that’s not an option. However, the next best thing is to find someone else who not only has the time for such a task, but is especially equipped to do it safely and in a timely manner!

Hiring someone to hang Christmas lights for you might be the best gift you give yourself this holiday season. You certainly shouldn’t be restricted to enjoying Christmas lights and having a beautiful holiday display by limited time, limited mobility, or DIY know-how

Why hire someone to do the job?

There are several reasons why someone might want to hire a professional to do their lights including: 

• Lack of time
• Lack of tools
• Having physical limitations
• Concerns for safety
• Not having professional christmas lights
• EVERYTHING is a competition, including outward expression of holiday spirit! 

It might just be a matter of not having the time, the ladders or the creative inspiration to make a beautiful display, but whatever your reason, there are professional installers that can help. It might seem like an indulgence but the reality is that every season, the emergency rooms around the country experience an influx of people who’ve been injured in the attempt to decorate their homes - seriously! These numerous accidents have led to the creation of professional services offering to safely do the work for you.

Can I install Christmas lights by myself? 

Sure! Depending on your ambitions, installing Christmas lights ranges from straightforward to nightmarish. Simple installs can be conducted by a novice no problem. However, if you want to wow your neighbors with festive light shows and be crowned the king or queen of Christmas, it’s probably best to consult the professionals.

What will a professional Christmas light install include?

A team of professionals with VERY tall ladders, along with the mental and physical fortitude to climb them, will come and install the perfect lighting for you! Depending on the look you’re after, you may need one handyman with a ladder, or a whole team of skilled professionals who will have the safety harnesses, training and experience needed to make sure the installation runs smoothly and efficiently. Of course, any provider you choose will need to have insurance to cover any potential accidents that could happen. 

Getting organized BEFORE the holiday season

Pretty soon it’ll be December and you might be asking yourself, when should you start making arrangements. It’s best to get a head start before the rush begins, as providers will quickly book up.

There are thousands of Christmas light installers out there: How to choose the best provider

is quite honestly a minefield. It might surprise you that these services are offered by a variety of companies including window cleaning service providers and landscaping and maintenance service providers. By the time you ring around all of these providers (and wait to hear back from them with a quote) your Christmas spirit will be well and truly drained! 

Cappy can help… Request the lighting service you require and our team will do the back and forth with local providers - bringing you competitive bids, sent straight to your inbox. Unlike HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, and Angi we will only pass on your information to a provider once you have confirmed their bid. So your Christmas stocking will be free from spam!