How the MosquitoNix Elves Make Christmas Light Installation Easy
Does the thought of purchasing, installing and maintaining your holiday light displays and tree décor fill you with dread every year? Make this year different and call the MosquitoNix® Elves to help lighten your load this holiday season and leave the decorating to the professionals. With our professional Christmas light installation and maintenance services, you can sit back and relax while our licensed, insured and attentive MosquitoNix Elves transform your home or business for the holidays.
Christmas Light Installation, Removal and Everything In Between
MosquitoNix is here to help with services designed to take the stress out of this busy time of year, whether you need lights installed, maintained, or removed. Our MosquitoNix Elves provide professional holiday and Christmas light installation and do all the work for you, so you can relax and enjoy the holiday. When was the last time you got to do that? Here is how the season works when you hand your home, business, or neighborhood display to us:
- Custom quote - Tell us about your property and the look you want, and we put together a custom quote.
- Installation - Our Elves hang your lights and décor on the installation date you schedule with us.
- In-season maintenance - We keep your display merry and bright through the holidays.
- Removal and storage - When the season ends, we take everything down and store it for you.
Our MosquitoNix Elves can assist you in picking the unique light display for your home with a variety of Christmas light installation ideas. Need inspiration? Explore holiday lighting ideas for different home styles our Elves love. We offer stylishly outlined homes with our trim-light services, but we can also expertly wrap trees in holiday lights, hang lanterns and more. Browse our favorite residential Christmas lighting ideas and pick your style. We can even install wreaths, garland and other outdoor holiday trimmings and decorations, including in high-up and out-of-the-way spaces. See the latest trends in holiday decorations and creative design inspiration for your display. We have the tools and know-how to do it right and safely. That means all you have to do is watch Christmas movies while you wrap presents. We wouldn't mind you running us out a cookie or two.
You can view how we've helped other clients decorate (and get some more ideas for your own property) in our holiday lighting photo gallery. And don't forget that we can also help with your outdoor lighting and decorating for other occasions and times of the year. If you need professional outdoor wedding lighting services, we can help make your space look beautiful. Want to light up your yard for a Fourth of July party? We can help you there too!
We also know how popular the spooky season is, so if you want to turn your house into the Addams Family mansion of your dreams, let us bring that to life. If you have always wanted one of those gigantic skeletons for the yard, we want you to go for it. And when it’s time to switch from spooky to festive, our Christmas light installation services make the transition seamless — from pumpkins to twinkling holiday cheer.
Outdoor Christmas Light Installation and Holiday Decorations for Your Home or Business
Adding Christmas lights and festive décor to your home or your business is easy this year, and our installation comes at an affordable price. Busy schedule? No problem. Our Elves are fast and efficient, so you can take care of holiday business while we take care of the decorating. Here’s why getting your Christmas lights professionally installed is a game-changer. Sit back and have some eggnog with your loved ones while the MosquitoNix Elves spread the joy this holiday season. Learn more about the MosquitoNix Elves Difference.
Holiday Lighting Services by Location
holiday lighting locations across the USAThe MosquitoNix® Elves bring holiday magic to homes and businesses. Contact your nearest MosquitoNix location and let us make your season bright!
Alabama Locations
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Bring on the holiday cheer! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Alabama and let our Elves help make your season bright.
Connecticut Locations
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Make the season merry and bright! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Connecticut to ask about holiday lighting for your home or business.
Delaware Locations
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Make your corner of Delaware sparkle! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location and bring your holiday lighting ideas to life.
Florida Locations
- Our cheerful crew also handles holiday light installation in Jacksonville, FL.
- From neighborhoods to theme-park sparkle, we love Christmas lighting design in Orlando, FL.
- Ready to shine on the bay? Ask about our custom holiday lighting in Tampa, FL.
Georgia Locations
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Give your home a warm holiday welcome! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Georgia to explore your holiday lighting options.
Indiana Locations
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Put a little extra twinkle in your holiday plans! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Indiana to get started.
Iowa Locations
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Make spirits bright all season long! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Iowa to ask how our Elves can help.
Kentucky Locations
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Welcome the holidays with a little extra glow! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Kentucky to discuss your seasonal lighting.
Maryland Locations
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Let your holiday spirit shine! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Maryland to ask about lighting for your home or business.
Minnesota Locations
- Brighten the season with festive sparkle! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Minnesota and get your holiday plans glowing.
New Jersey Locations
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Make your holiday display shine with seasonal cheer! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in New Jersey to get started.
New York Locations
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Bring a little holiday magic to your neighborhood! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in New York to discuss your lighting ideas.
North Carolina Locations
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From a welcoming entrance to a twinkling roofline, the magic starts here! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in North Carolina.
South Carolina Locations
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Pair Southern charm with holiday sparkle! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in South Carolina and let our Elves help make spirits bright.
Tennessee Locations
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Set the stage for a bright and cheerful season! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Tennessee to discuss your holiday lighting plans.
Texas Locations
- Our Elves proudly offer Christmas light installation in Dallas, TX for homes that want to glow big this season.
- Close by? Explore our holiday lighting services in Fort Worth, TX and let our Elves do the ladder work.
- We brighten neighborhoods with professional Christmas lighting in North Texas.
Virginia Locations
Springfield, Alexandria and Woodbridge
NOVA McLean, Tysons and Vienna
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Welcome family, friends, and customers with a festive glow! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Virginia to ask about holiday lighting.
Wisconsin Locations
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Bring a little extra warmth and sparkle to the season! Contact your nearest MosquitoNix® location in Wisconsin to get your holiday plans started.
We proudly serve customers throughout the entire states of Texas and Florida, as well as many other holiday lighting locations across the USA. Outside those two states, find your local MosquitoNix team and ask whether the Elves serve your area.
Christmas Light Installation Cost and Packages for Every Home and Business
We know one of the first questions is always: “How much does professional Christmas light installation cost?” The answer depends on your property and the display you want, and our guide to holiday lighting installation costs walks through the factors that shape a quote. To make things simple, our MosquitoNix Elves offer flexible pricing based on your project size and needs, from a cozy residential Christmas light installation along rooflines and walkways to a large-scale commercial Christmas light installation for your business. Curious about longevity? Read: Are permanent Christmas lights worth it?
Affordable Options for Every Budget
Affordable Christmas light installation starts with a package sized to your home. Our packages make it easy to plan ahead, with clear options based on home size, décor features, or even the length of lights installed.
Full-Service Christmas Light Hanging Service
And if you’d rather just relax while we handle everything, our full-service Christmas light hanging service includes installation, maintenance, and removal for one stress-free price.
Thinking DIY? Read these tips for hanging outdoor Christmas lights—or call our Elves to handle it all.
Contact us today for a custom quote and let the MosquitoNix Elves bring your holiday vision to life.
Call or text CALL (877) 731-2847 to schedule your installation date.
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Transform your home for the holidays! We'll handle your residential Christmas light installation and décor along walkways, rooflines, windows, front doors, shrubs, borders and greenery. We can also hang wreaths and decorate trees. If you've ever wanted your home to dazzle neighbors and to have tree light décor that shines brightly on your block, we're here to help. Ask our experts what would work best for your home, and see our full range of residential outdoor lighting and décor for the rest of the year.
MosquitoNix can assist you with adding holiday lights to more than just your home! We also specialize in commercial Christmas light installation and décor, helping businesses shine bright for the season. Our Elves are fully insured and licensed, always practicing careful ladder and roof work for maximum safety. Hire MosquitoNix® for installing lights and décor in shopping centers, corporate campuses, churches, restaurants, schools and more, or see the full range of our commercial lighting and décor for businesses.
Merry and bright all year round! MosquitoNix can also assist you with events like weddings, receptions, birthday parties, Christmas get-togethers and so much more. When you hire our merry Elves to install your party lights, they’ll spin their magic wherever you’d like. Hosting by the water? Try these holiday lighting ideas for your boat and make your next waterfront celebration shine. And of course, our event services include full Christmas light installation for holiday parties and seasonal gatherings. Planning a party? Steal pro secrets with these show-stopping holiday light display tips from our professional decorators. No celebration is too big or too small when it comes to bringing you joy — and we want to be a part of that.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Lights
What are holiday lights called?
The phrase "holiday lights" refers to strings of electrical cords with white or colored light bulbs attached. Get to know the types of holiday lights and where they shine best. These are also sometimes called string lights or fairy lights. They are frequently used indoors to decorate Christmas trees, as well as outdoors to illuminate trees, bushes, lampposts and more. They can blink, twinkle, fade, flutter or just stay on full brightness the whole time.
When should you take down Christmas lights?
There is no hard-and-fast rule as to when your lights should come down after the holiday season. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. However, many people dismantle their light displays on January 6. This date is when the Epiphany (also known as Twelfth Night or Three Kings' Day) is commonly celebrated, marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas. Curious about neighborhood norms? Read up on holiday light etiquette.
What are the best holiday light colors?
Since everyone has different tastes, there is no right answer when it comes to what the best holiday light colors are. However, some popular options include multicolored lights, with an assortment of red, yellow, blue, orange, green and other colors for a fun, lively look. Other people prefer to use only red and green lights, as red and green are traditionally associated with Christmas.
Still others prefer to use only white lights. Even white lights can vary in color; some are warm-toned for a glow that's more like candlelight, which is a throwback to the first type of light on a Christmas tree, and others are cool-toned for a glow that's more icy-looking. Traditional incandescent white light bulbs tend to be warmer-looking than white LED string lights. There is also a huge trend of only blue, so it looks like everything is in a winter wonderland.
Curious how it all began? Learn about the tradition of holiday lights.
How much do Christmas lights raise your electric bill?
How much Christmas lights raise your electric bill depends on how many lights you're using. A huge light display will cost much more to power than a small one. In addition, incandescent Christmas lights use much more electricity than LED lights. USA Today explains that an "elaborate" Christmas light display can add $350 to your monthly electricity bill when you use incandescent lights.
Luckily, an elaborate display that uses LEDs only adds $47. Similarly, a standard or average light display can add $33 to one's electric bill when using incandescent lights, but only $5 to $7 with LEDs. Your exact totals will vary (those numbers are based on electricity rates in the state of California in 2022, with decorations lit from five to eleven p.m. for every day of December). However, those figures help to illustrate that electric light displays can fit all sorts of budgets. The easy part to remember is LED lights are best for keeping costs down and those lights up.
Here’s why LEDs win: benefits of LED holiday lights.
Is it OK to leave LED Christmas lights on all night?
Powering your Christmas lights costs more the longer you leave them on, which is one reason why you might not necessarily want to keep them on overnight. However, there is also the issue of safety. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers recommendations for helping prevent fires caused by Christmas lights. One of their recommendations is to turn the lights off when you go to bed.
This goes for LED lights as well as incandescent ones, although it is true that LEDs pose less risk because they produce much less heat. Pro tip: Setting your lights on an automatic timer can help ensure they don't stay on overnight. Just set them to go off automatically every night when you typically go up to bed. We know how awesome it is to fall asleep to the twinkle of lights.
Do LED Christmas lights stay on if one burns out?
Yes, if one LED light on your string burns out, the other lights should still work - just replace the burned-out bulb when you notice it, and everything should look picture-perfect again!
Are permanent holiday lights worth it?
Permanent holiday lights are designed to stay in place all year rather than being taken down between seasons. They are usually encased in an aluminum track to help preserve and protect them. Getting built-in holiday lights installed costs more upfront than having a professional put up standard lights and take them down at the end of the season. However, when properly installed, permanent lights can usually last between six and ten years, so they can pay for themselves over time. Just think about having years of no hassle or stress with your Christmas lights and being able to turn them on for a random day in August because you feel like it.
Can I keep my Christmas lights up after the holidays?
Yes. If you opt in to keep your lights up all year, we charge a monthly fee to be your on-call lighting Elves.
Do you provide the lights, or do I need to supply them?
While you can always buy your own lights, our team provides what you need each and every year. If you want to pick them out yourself, we can aid you in making sure you buy the proper lights for outside use, the right length of strand and the proper number of strands to take care of what you want to light up outside. If you want to hand it all over to us-our Elves will take care of it for you.
Will installation damage my roof or gutters?
Our Elves practice careful ladder and roof work and follow proper electrical practices during installation. When you request your quote, ask your local team how the lights will be attached to your roofline and gutters.
What should I confirm before approving a holiday lighting quote?
Confirm that the installation crew is insured, and ask whether maintenance, removal, and storage are part of your estimate. It also helps to review past work before you book.
Can you install additional decorations like wreaths or garlands?
What would a home be without a wreath on the door? Of course, we want every house and business to have a signature wreath or garland decorating the entryway. There is nothing like a fresh wreath, but whatever you want to hang on your door, we can install it.
Do you have examples or suggestions for unique light displays?
If you want something unique, we can make sure your house doesn’t look like your neighbor’s. Our Christmas light installation experts can provide specialty items like giant figures for your yard — think Halloween skeletons turned Christmas-themed — or transform your front yard tree into the best Christmas tree on the block.
What happens if a light goes out or there's an issue with the display during the holidays?
A single dark bulb can throw off the look of a whole display. If that happens to you, we will come and replace the bulb and take care of your display during the holiday season.
What types of events do you decorate for, aside from Christmas?
We love all holidays. We are all-inclusive. We know spooky season is huge and we want everyone to let their inner Addams out. From the 4th of July to Diwali to Hanukkah to even helping with gender reveals-if you have an occasion you could throw up decorations and lights outside for, we want to be there.
Will you help with the removal of lights and decorations?
We wouldn't leave you hanging like that. If you need help putting things up, we wouldn't expect you to take it all down by yourself. We are your Elves for the whole holiday season.
Do you offer installation for lights that play music?
We love going above and beyond-but we have to charge accordingly. Basic lights are one thing, but ones that sing and dance will be a different price point we would have to work out separately.
Thinking automation? Explore smart holiday lighting features.
What happens if Christmas lights are exposed to rain or snow?
Good, high-quality lights won't be bothered by rain or snow. We will make sure all lights used outside are the proper style compatible with the weather and won't give up at the first sight of snow.
Where can I recycle old or broken Christmas lights?
We don't want you to worry about anything and that includes what to do with old holiday lights. We can handle everything, and that includes discarding old lights in the proper way. When you have MosquitoNix as your Elves, we offer the complete white glove service.
What precautions can I take to prevent Christmas lights from becoming a fire hazard?
Everyone has that fleeting worry about turning the Christmas lights on and burning down the whole house. With MosquitoNix, you won't have to have those thoughts in your head. When you leave the installation process to MosquitoNix Elves, the proper electrical processes and practices will be followed to lower any risk of a dire hazard. We take all precautions because the only thing lighting up the sky should be your lights.
Are all Christmas lights low voltage, or does it depend on the type?
Not all Christmas lights are low voltage, but MosquitoNix only uses LED lights. It's not that we think they are the best ones ever made, but we know they are the best ones for the outside jobs we have done, and we want the most reliable lights for the job.
What is the difference between commercial and residential Christmas lights?
The difference between commercial and residential Christmas lights is really how professional you want the final look to be. With our Christmas light installation services, we adapt designs for restaurants, schools, universities, senior living facilities, and residential neighborhoods alike. We just can’t wait to bring your snow globe vision to life.
If you have a residential property you want to be decorated, you need to check if there are HOA guidelines to follow first. If not, it's up to the homeowner to decide how close to the North Pole you want your house to be. Want more detail? Dive into our holiday lighting FAQs by MosquitoNix
