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Crewline Construction
242 E Patterson Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Crewline Construction
242 E Patterson Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Crewline Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ryan is a hard worker He knows how to do several types of carpentry. he is meticulous and very picky about that the job is done the way it is supposed to be done. we could not have found a better worker."

Patricia H on August 2024

Crewline Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ryan is a hard worker He knows how to do several types of carpentry. he is meticulous and very picky about that the job is done the way it is supposed to be done. we could not have found a better worker."

Patricia H on August 2024


R J RICHARDS LANDSCAPING & LWN
10 Forest Green Dr.
5.00(
2
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R J RICHARDS LANDSCAPING & LWN
10 Forest Green Dr.
5.00(
2
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Happy Holton Land Services
Holten Rd
No reviews
Happy Holton Land Services
Holten Rd
No reviews
2 years of experience

Brush removal, Storm clean-up, Hunting and Public trail clearing. Shed and Barn clean-up.

Brush removal, Storm clean-up, Hunting and Public trail clearing. Shed and Barn clean-up.


BEAST Lawn Care & Snow Removal
1901 S Michels St
No reviews
BEAST Lawn Care & Snow Removal
1901 S Michels St
No reviews
6 years of experience

We OFFER many different services from Lawn Care, to light Landscaping, and we can meet your Winter Snow Removal needs. We can also work on your small engines and get them running to their maximum performance. We are a couple of guys who enjoy the outside and making peoples property look better.

We OFFER many different services from Lawn Care, to light Landscaping, and we can meet your Winter Snow Removal needs. We can also work on your small engines and get them running to their maximum performance. We are a couple of guys who enjoy the outside and making peoples property look better.


Decorist
38 Keyes Ave.
No reviews
Decorist
38 Keyes Ave.
No reviews
12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.


Millan Mowing
717 West Poplar Street
No reviews
Millan Mowing
717 West Poplar Street
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

We provide lawn care and landscaping services to Taylorville, and central IL. We service residential and commercial properties, and strive to be competitive in pricing, quality in service, and convenient with service and billing.

We provide lawn care and landscaping services to Taylorville, and central IL. We service residential and commercial properties, and strive to be competitive in pricing, quality in service, and convenient with service and billing.


Billy Earl Lawn & Property Maintenance
No reviews
Billy Earl Lawn & Property Maintenance
No reviews
27 years of experience

Full Property Maintenance

Full Property Maintenance


Springfield Gutters Inc
3536 Ogden Rd
4.43(
7
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Springfield Gutters Inc
3536 Ogden Rd
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Terrific value
Free onsite estimate

Residential and Commercial gutter installation. Various leaf protection systems. Exclusive Gutter Dome provider, voted #1 leaf protection system. www.gutterdome.com Drainage tile systems installed. Rain Barrel and Rain chain installations. Soffit and Fascia repairs. TV tower removal..

"I am completely disappointed and appalled with this company. I received the worst customer service and professional I have ever experienced with a "professional" company. The gentleman who came to my house to do the free estimate wrote the quote on the back of his business card as the "official quote." He said they could get the work done in the next 2 weeks, which I was impressed with because gutter companies are super busy right now. So I said that sounds great and he would be in touch to schedule an appointment, giving me a chance to quote a couple other companies and have the option to say no if I found a better deal. Two days later some guys show up at my house at 8 AM in an unmarked truck saying they were at my house to do the gutter work. I had not received an official quote OR a written or verbal notification of the appointment. Fortunately for them, I needed my gutters fixed as soon as possible and they had a comparable price, so I let them do the work. Immediately the workers started blaring their music which woke up my stay at home mom neighbor and her daughter, they were extremely unhappy!! The workers also left cigarette butts, screws and other debris all over my driveway, yard, and on the street in front of my house!! The work was done in a timely manner and it seemed like they did good work so that is a plus to this all. THEN I started getting hounded by the manager of the company about a payment. I had still not received ANY formal information what I would be paying for, and I had to ask multiple times for it to be given to me before I gave them a payment. On the quote it said I did not have to pay until January, however my phone was getting blown up for a payment (and they were not accepting of the payment to be mailed in with the quote for my own validity purposes). Then, a few days later, the owner of the company emailed me to get a free estimate on my house?!?!?! AND the guy who had already come to my house to do the estimate called me again to schedule an appointment. I was completely taken back that they had no record of my address or having the work documented in their system. FINALLY, once I had a verbal conversation with both the owner and manager, I realized there was a warrantee on the products put on my house but was never given the information of that, even from the beginning quote (remember the price was written on the back of a business card). So they promised to email that information in case anything were to happen I knew what was covered and how to go about getting things replaced. But, over a week later I still have not received an email with all this information; it is NOT MY JOB TO HAVE TO AS FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!!! All in all, the gutters are great and I am impressed with the quickness of getting them up; BUT everything else about this company is a complete disaster and a mess. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE ELSE, PICK ANOTHER COMPARABLE COMPANY WHO WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AND INFORMATION FROM THE BEGINNING!"

Stacy A on December 2020

Residential and Commercial gutter installation. Various leaf protection systems. Exclusive Gutter Dome provider, voted #1 leaf protection system. www.gutterdome.com Drainage tile systems installed. Rain Barrel and Rain chain installations. Soffit and Fascia repairs. TV tower removal..

"I am completely disappointed and appalled with this company. I received the worst customer service and professional I have ever experienced with a "professional" company. The gentleman who came to my house to do the free estimate wrote the quote on the back of his business card as the "official quote." He said they could get the work done in the next 2 weeks, which I was impressed with because gutter companies are super busy right now. So I said that sounds great and he would be in touch to schedule an appointment, giving me a chance to quote a couple other companies and have the option to say no if I found a better deal. Two days later some guys show up at my house at 8 AM in an unmarked truck saying they were at my house to do the gutter work. I had not received an official quote OR a written or verbal notification of the appointment. Fortunately for them, I needed my gutters fixed as soon as possible and they had a comparable price, so I let them do the work. Immediately the workers started blaring their music which woke up my stay at home mom neighbor and her daughter, they were extremely unhappy!! The workers also left cigarette butts, screws and other debris all over my driveway, yard, and on the street in front of my house!! The work was done in a timely manner and it seemed like they did good work so that is a plus to this all. THEN I started getting hounded by the manager of the company about a payment. I had still not received ANY formal information what I would be paying for, and I had to ask multiple times for it to be given to me before I gave them a payment. On the quote it said I did not have to pay until January, however my phone was getting blown up for a payment (and they were not accepting of the payment to be mailed in with the quote for my own validity purposes). Then, a few days later, the owner of the company emailed me to get a free estimate on my house?!?!?! AND the guy who had already come to my house to do the estimate called me again to schedule an appointment. I was completely taken back that they had no record of my address or having the work documented in their system. FINALLY, once I had a verbal conversation with both the owner and manager, I realized there was a warrantee on the products put on my house but was never given the information of that, even from the beginning quote (remember the price was written on the back of a business card). So they promised to email that information in case anything were to happen I knew what was covered and how to go about getting things replaced. But, over a week later I still have not received an email with all this information; it is NOT MY JOB TO HAVE TO AS FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!!! All in all, the gutters are great and I am impressed with the quickness of getting them up; BUT everything else about this company is a complete disaster and a mess. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE ELSE, PICK ANOTHER COMPARABLE COMPANY WHO WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AND INFORMATION FROM THE BEGINNING!"

Stacy A on December 2020


Flip Flops Consignment Shop
2025 S MacArthur Blvd
No reviews
Flip Flops Consignment Shop
2025 S MacArthur Blvd
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Flip Flops Consignment Shop offers name brand clothing and shoes at prices lower than retail. The store has a large array of new, next-to-new, clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor, prom and wedding dresses, and purses.

Flip Flops Consignment Shop offers name brand clothing and shoes at prices lower than retail. The store has a large array of new, next-to-new, clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor, prom and wedding dresses, and purses.


Masterpiece Painting & Landscaping
506 N Walnut
5.00(
5
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Masterpiece Painting & Landscaping
506 N Walnut
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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FAQs for holiday lighting add or remove projects in Dawson, IL

If climbing ladders or handling wiring isn’t in your comfort zone, hire a pro. Look for installers who post clear per-foot or hourly rates, carry insurance, and have solid reviews. Comparing at least three quotes helps you spot fair pricing without sacrificing safety. Skipping credentials to save a few dollars can cost you far more in repairs, so pick a qualified team and enjoy a safe, eye-catching display.

Yes, booking between February and September often scores lower rates because demand is light and pros have open calendars. You might even negotiate a discount package that includes removal or storage. If the budget is tight, ask whether a handyperson or an off-season permanent-light install makes sense for your home and timeline.

Determining the number of holiday lights for your house depends on your home’s size and specific decorative vision. Your project requires 10 to 20 light strands for a basic exterior display, with 100 lights allocated for eaves and an additional 10 to 20 bulbs for each awning. 

For trees and substantial shrubs, allocate five to 10 strands per unit to achieve complete and balanced illumination across your property.

Tipping isn’t mandatory, but it’s a nice way to thank your installer for a job well done. Most homeowners offer 10% to 20% of the total bill or round up to an even figure if the crew exceeds expectations. A small extra goes a long way toward showing appreciation—and may help you snag priority booking next season.

Yes, you can install holiday lights yourself if your property layout is straightforward and your electrical system is secure. Homeowners who are confident in their ability to safely handle wiring and use proper equipment can save money with a DIY approach. 

However, it is crucial to test all outlets thoroughly and secure the proper ladders and safety gear before starting. Careful planning and adherence to safety guidelines are essential to protect yourself and your home while achieving an attractive display.

Start by clearing the area of loose debris, damaged shingles, and anything that could trip you up. Test outdoor outlets and, if you’re unsure, bring in an electrician. Use a sturdy extension ladder (or scaffolding for very high spots) and never work alone—having a helper steady the ladder is non-negotiable. Taking these simple steps keeps you, your roof, and your new lights safe.

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