The case for not doing it yourself
Hanging Christmas lights sounds simple until you are on the ladder in a cold wind. Add the steep pitch, gutters you would rather not lean on, and weather that does not cooperate, and a lot of people decide it is worth hiring out.
What you should be getting
The job has four parts, and the last two are the ones people forget to ask about. First a design, based on your roofline and your yard. Then the install, done by a crew with the right ladders and the right hardware. Then maintenance during the season, since something always needs a look. And then takedown in January and storage until next year, which is the part that keeps your attic empty.
What happens in January
Most homeowners budget the setup and forget the January half. EverCrest Lighting handles takedown and keeps the lights in off season storage, so it comes back out ready the following year.
Homes and businesses
Home installs usually cover the roofline, the entry and a tree or two. For a business, the display is doing marketing work, which is why storefronts, entries and patios get the attention. The install schedule is usually the negotiation, since most businesses want the ladders gone before the doors open.
What to agree on before you book
Be clear about what is in scope, since a general description leaves room for surprise. Sort out whose lights they are before the install. And agree on takedown and storage before anything goes up.
What a good quote should tell you
A quote that is just a number is not a quote. It should say what gets lit in specific terms: rooflines, entries, trees, walkways. Material ownership should be in writing. Takedown and off season storage need to be on the quote, not assumed. And it should say who to call during the season if a section goes dark.The realistic version is undramatic. A crew shows up on a scheduled day, the lights go up, and you did not
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The other option: a permanent system
For anyone who does this annually, a permanent system is a fair question to raise. Permanent lighting goes up once that covers December and every ordinary evening after it. EverCrest Lighting installs both. Consultations are free. They serve Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina from Greenville. Call (864) 252-1732 or email
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