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Holiday lighting add or remove pros in Portsmouth

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Clean Culture

52 Thorton Ave
4.56(
9
)
•Approved Pro

Clean Culture

52 Thorton Ave
4.56(
9
)
•Approved Pro
44 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

"We hired Aiden to wash the windows in our new house. It took a couple days because they had equipment issues. (Understandable ) When they came back the second time, I expressed my concerns about the inside still being dirty and I pointed out the issues. They miss a few windows but others were done quickly with no attention to detail. They took out all the screens on the front porch and just left them in the front yard. He specifically told me they would put the screens back in. Now I need to find someone to fix what they did not complete. He did offer to come back but he can?t give me a day or time because he is too busy. He did after a bunch of back and forth agree to credit me 20%. It will cost me more to get the job done correctly. We are very disappointed. They seem like nice guys but they lack customers service skills."

Faith B on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

"We hired Aiden to wash the windows in our new house. It took a couple days because they had equipment issues. (Understandable ) When they came back the second time, I expressed my concerns about the inside still being dirty and I pointed out the issues. They miss a few windows but others were done quickly with no attention to detail. They took out all the screens on the front porch and just left them in the front yard. He specifically told me they would put the screens back in. Now I need to find someone to fix what they did not complete. He did offer to come back but he can?t give me a day or time because he is too busy. He did after a bunch of back and forth agree to credit me 20%. It will cost me more to get the job done correctly. We are very disappointed. They seem like nice guys but they lack customers service skills."

Faith B on August 2025

K J A S Tree Services

5.00(
27
)
•Approved Pro

K J A S Tree Services

5.00(
27
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1525 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"EXCELLENT - easy to work with"

robert a on August 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"EXCELLENT - easy to work with"

robert a on August 2025

All Natural Landscaping

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

All Natural Landscaping

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.

"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"

Andrew g on September 2022

All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.

"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"

Andrew g on September 2022

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Select Excavation and Landscaping

25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Select Excavation and Landscaping

25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 local quotes requested

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023

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MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC

Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC

Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
210 local quotes requested

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

Callahan Electric

76 Old Marsh Hill Road
5.00(
5
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Callahan Electric

76 Old Marsh Hill Road
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

New construction/ Remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms Pools and Spas Heating and cooling systems Whole House and Portable Generators Service upgrades and Panels changes Solar and Battery Systems EV Car Chargers

"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025

New construction/ Remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms Pools and Spas Heating and cooling systems Whole House and Portable Generators Service upgrades and Panels changes Solar and Battery Systems EV Car Chargers

"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025

Ace Of Trades

Main ST
No reviews yet

Ace Of Trades

Main ST
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

We fix everything! We have experience in all different kinds of work. All of your basic trades, Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, and Plumbing, we even fix electronics and appliances as well. If you need something done try calling The Ace Of Trades!

We fix everything! We have experience in all different kinds of work. All of your basic trades, Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, and Plumbing, we even fix electronics and appliances as well. If you need something done try calling The Ace Of Trades!

Landscapes By Aurelindo

16 Westridge Dr
5.00(
2
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Landscapes By Aurelindo

16 Westridge Dr
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
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SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
)
Customers say: Quality work
50 years of experience

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."

Lynn S on June 2019

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."

Lynn S on June 2019

Cancel & Son's Paving , Seal Coating LLC

405 Regent Dr
No reviews yet

Cancel & Son's Paving , Seal Coating LLC

405 Regent Dr
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Hardscape basically anything that has to do with trucking services. Land clearing . Bobcat work.

Hardscape basically anything that has to do with trucking services. Land clearing . Bobcat work.

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FAQs for holiday lighting add or remove projects in Portsmouth, NH

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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