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Welcome to Smart Electric, a family owned and operated business with years of experience. We are fully insured and licensed. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! Call the number above for estimates and submit a request to get work ready to go!
"Carlo was very professional. He did an excellent job installing two bathroom exhaust fans. I would definitely hire him again."
aaron k on February 2021
Welcome to Smart Electric, a family owned and operated business with years of experience. We are fully insured and licensed. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! Call the number above for estimates and submit a request to get work ready to go!
"Carlo was very professional. He did an excellent job installing two bathroom exhaust fans. I would definitely hire him again."
aaron k on February 2021
Our complete holiday lighting designs and installations will bring you joy throughout the season. Our fully insured and trained installation experts provide a turnkey system of specialized rental products that include a stunning design, expert installation, maintenance throughout the season, take-down, and storage. You'll enjoy checking outdoor lighting off your holiday to do list year after year! Christmas Decor By Arvidson strives to build trust and create happy customers by providing them with quality products, fair prices, and friendly service. Call today for your free estimate.
"They actually pushed up my installation so I could enjoy the home lighting for a longer period of time. The three people I dealt with on the phone were all very friendly and informative. Looking forward to having them do this next Christmas."
Ed J on December 2020
Our complete holiday lighting designs and installations will bring you joy throughout the season. Our fully insured and trained installation experts provide a turnkey system of specialized rental products that include a stunning design, expert installation, maintenance throughout the season, take-down, and storage. You'll enjoy checking outdoor lighting off your holiday to do list year after year! Christmas Decor By Arvidson strives to build trust and create happy customers by providing them with quality products, fair prices, and friendly service. Call today for your free estimate.
"They actually pushed up my installation so I could enjoy the home lighting for a longer period of time. The three people I dealt with on the phone were all very friendly and informative. Looking forward to having them do this next Christmas."
Ed J on December 2020
Santa's Helpers, Inc. proudly serves the Chicagoland Area with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you with your Seasonal Exterior Holiday Lights. Request direct infor via texting 708-502-8290 or at www.MySantasHelpers.net **** We are fully insured with Business and Workman's Compensation Insurance and we have a $1,500 annual minimum.**** We pride ourselves on our 20 + years in Seasonal Holiday Lighting and operate with the highest level of standards for our clients, their property, our family of employees and your full satisfaction. All of our estimates include usage of our commercial grade materials with: Installation, Service throughout the season, & Removal of material We are locally owned and operated, so give us a call today!
"Tammy was easy to work with and had great ideas. Will use them again."
Mike R on November 2023
Santa's Helpers, Inc. proudly serves the Chicagoland Area with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you with your Seasonal Exterior Holiday Lights. Request direct infor via texting 708-502-8290 or at www.MySantasHelpers.net **** We are fully insured with Business and Workman's Compensation Insurance and we have a $1,500 annual minimum.**** We pride ourselves on our 20 + years in Seasonal Holiday Lighting and operate with the highest level of standards for our clients, their property, our family of employees and your full satisfaction. All of our estimates include usage of our commercial grade materials with: Installation, Service throughout the season, & Removal of material We are locally owned and operated, so give us a call today!
"Tammy was easy to work with and had great ideas. Will use them again."
Mike R on November 2023
Fox Valley Lighting is your premier choice for all of outdoor decorative lighting needs. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. We specialize in Holiday and Event Lighting, Landscape Lighting, and Permanent Trim Lighting. No matter what the occasion is Fox Valley Lighting ensures we will brighten your day! CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!
"Great results in landscape lighting design around my pool. Use of reflection off water is beautiful."
Bob L on July 2023
Fox Valley Lighting is your premier choice for all of outdoor decorative lighting needs. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. We specialize in Holiday and Event Lighting, Landscape Lighting, and Permanent Trim Lighting. No matter what the occasion is Fox Valley Lighting ensures we will brighten your day! CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!
"Great results in landscape lighting design around my pool. Use of reflection off water is beautiful."
Bob L on July 2023
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"
Pamela S on June 2025
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"
Pamela S on June 2025
Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!
"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."
Colleen H on September 2024
Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!
"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."
Colleen H on September 2024
At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.
"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."
Vincent W on April 2022
At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.
"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."
Vincent W on April 2022
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants
"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."
Erica E on June 2025
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants
"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."
Erica E on June 2025
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Family owned and operated business. Crystal View is dedicated to providing the best service in professional window cleaning, christmas light installation, gutter cleaning and pressure washing. Our specialized skills and commitment to excellence enable us to offer the best quality work at reasonable prices.
"Stanley’s window cleaning services are top notch! We have been using Stanley for several years now and our windows always look fantastic!! He removes and washes the screens separately as well as cleans the window frames and sills, Can’t wait until our next cleaning services. He is neat, friendly and very professional."
Kris V on July 2024
Family owned and operated business. Crystal View is dedicated to providing the best service in professional window cleaning, christmas light installation, gutter cleaning and pressure washing. Our specialized skills and commitment to excellence enable us to offer the best quality work at reasonable prices.
"Stanley’s window cleaning services are top notch! We have been using Stanley for several years now and our windows always look fantastic!! He removes and washes the screens separately as well as cleans the window frames and sills, Can’t wait until our next cleaning services. He is neat, friendly and very professional."
Kris V on July 2024
We are providers of landscaping services in the Chicago area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, AQ Landscaping Inc. has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your landscaping needs!
"Went great. They showed up for estimate and I proceeded with the work"
JAY P on May 2023
We are providers of landscaping services in the Chicago area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, AQ Landscaping Inc. has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your landscaping needs!
"Went great. They showed up for estimate and I proceeded with the work"
JAY P on May 2023
FAQs for holiday lighting add or remove projects in Elgin, 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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