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Smart Electric

731 Elizabeth St
4.85(
31
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•Approved Pro

Smart Electric

731 Elizabeth St
4.85(
31
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

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

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Santa's Helpers, Inc.

335 Laura Drive
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Santa's Helpers, Inc.

335 Laura Drive
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

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

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Fox Valley Lighting, LLC

5N585 Dunham Trails Road
4.82(
14
)
•Approved Pro

Fox Valley Lighting, LLC

5N585 Dunham Trails Road
4.82(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

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

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99 Problems Handyman Services

1701 Spaudilng Road
4.43(
7
)
•Approved Pro

99 Problems Handyman Services

1701 Spaudilng Road
4.43(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Joe did a great job installing our backsplash. He kept in contact about his ETA and updated us on the progress for the project. Good to work with and good tile install. "

Emily J on August 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Joe did a great job installing our backsplash. He kept in contact about his ETA and updated us on the progress for the project. Good to work with and good tile install. "

Emily J on August 2025

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The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting

616 E. Main St.
4.83(
119
)
•Approved Pro

The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting

616 E. Main St.
4.83(
119
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
137 local quotes requested

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

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JCV Landscape

5.00(
12
)
•Approved Pro

JCV Landscape

5.00(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
743 local quotes requested

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

"They did the BEST job. Would call them again!"

Earlene L on April 2025

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

"They did the BEST job. Would call them again!"

Earlene L on April 2025

Universal Electrical Services

2490 Fairfax Ln
No reviews yet

Universal Electrical Services

2490 Fairfax Ln
No reviews yet

Universal Electrical Services provides services to residential, commercial & industrial customers.

Universal Electrical Services provides services to residential, commercial & industrial customers.

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Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing Corp

21 W 180 Hill Ave
4.75(
154
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Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing Corp

21 W 180 Hill Ave
4.75(
154
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed Plumbing Contractor - SafeSeal by Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing. Crawlspace Encapsulation, Sewer Backup Prevention, Modified Overhead Sewers, Basement Floor Replacement, Underpinning, Foundation Crack Repair, Carbon Fiber Wall Straps, Wall Anchors, Spray Foam Insulation, Discounts for Angie's List Members. Financing available. Award winning.

"Steve Gavin, the owner came out and provided me with a great price that was inclusive of the entire scope of the project. During our meeting he took the time to explain the process that his company uses. Once the permits were issued the crew arrived the next morning at 7:00 a.m. as promised. The crew met the deadline for a 1:30 inspection from the Village of Deerfield. They not only met the deadline but they passed the inspection without any issues to be corrected. The crew worked until 7:00 p.m. completing the job. I would also note that they left my home spotless!"

Richard R on September 2019

Licensed Plumbing Contractor - SafeSeal by Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing. Crawlspace Encapsulation, Sewer Backup Prevention, Modified Overhead Sewers, Basement Floor Replacement, Underpinning, Foundation Crack Repair, Carbon Fiber Wall Straps, Wall Anchors, Spray Foam Insulation, Discounts for Angie's List Members. Financing available. Award winning.

"Steve Gavin, the owner came out and provided me with a great price that was inclusive of the entire scope of the project. During our meeting he took the time to explain the process that his company uses. Once the permits were issued the crew arrived the next morning at 7:00 a.m. as promised. The crew met the deadline for a 1:30 inspection from the Village of Deerfield. They not only met the deadline but they passed the inspection without any issues to be corrected. The crew worked until 7:00 p.m. completing the job. I would also note that they left my home spotless!"

Richard R on September 2019

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L&S maintenance

12149s Eggelston
No reviews yet

L&S maintenance

12149s Eggelston
No reviews yet
21 years of experience

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

HIGH STANDARD SERVICES

1039 COLLEGE AVE
3.29(
14
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HIGH STANDARD SERVICES

1039 COLLEGE AVE
3.29(
14
)
37 years of experience
"The best thing I can say about them is that they went looking for everything they could do to make it a great job and then they did all of them!"

Peter G on December 2023

"The best thing I can say about them is that they went looking for everything they could do to make it a great job and then they did all of them!"

Peter G on December 2023

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FAQs for holiday lighting add or remove projects in Saint Charles, 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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