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Holiday Lights Preparation Checklist

Prepare your home for professional holiday lighting installation.

Preparation Guide
Overview

What This Checklist Covers

Proper preparation ensures your holiday lighting installation is safe, efficient, and looks amazing. This checklist covers everything you need to do before our crew arrives.

Why This Matters

Why This Checklist Matters

Proper preparation makes installation faster and safer. Cleaning gutters, trimming vegetation, and testing electrical in advance prevents delays and ensures your holiday lights look perfect.

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Inspect Outlets & Electrical

Trim Vegetation

Clear Gutters & Roof

Test Timers & Controllers

Photograph Previous Layouts

Roof Access Considerations

Pro Tips

Tips for Success

Photograph your lighting from last year—it helps the crew recreate or improve the design

Clean gutters before installation day for safe ladder access

Test outlets in advance so the crew doesn't find dead circuits

Book installation by early October—our calendar fills up fast

Frequently Asked Questions

Most installations take 2-4 hours depending on the size of the home and complexity of the design. Larger homes or elaborate designs may take longer.

Need Help with Your Maintenance?

Our team can handle the exterior cleaning tasks on your checklist — professionally and efficiently.