When should I book holiday light installation?

As early as possible. Most people want lights up by Thanksgiving weekend, so book by early November. Takedown is easier to schedule in early January.

Do you supply the lights?

You can supply your own, or I can buy them for you. I'd use LED strings with a clip system rather than staples, which damage trim and shingles.

Do you hang lights on two-story homes?

Where I can reach the roofline safely from a ladder. If the roof is steep, tall or the access is tight, I'll tell you rather than take a risk.

Is takedown included?

I can quote installation and takedown together. A takedown visit is usually quicker than the install.

Handyman service · Martinez, CA

Holiday Light Installation in Martinez & Contra Costa County

Hanging lights means ladders, cold hands and a weekend lost to tangled cords. I hang holiday lights along rooflines, eaves and gutters, wrap trees and shrubs, set up timers, and take everything down after the season. Bring your own lights or I can pick them up for you. Book early: the best installation windows fill up before Thanksgiving.

Get a Quote Call 925-257-2685

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Based in MartinezServing about 35 miles around

Quoted before I startSend photos for a quote

What's Included

Roofline, eave and gutter-edge light hanging with clips
Porch, railing, column and garage trim lights
Tree and shrub wrapping within safe reach
Pathway and yard lights
Timer, plug and extension cord setup
Testing and replacing dead bulbs and strings
Takedown and storage after the season
Optional: sourcing and buying lights for you

Planning your display

Measure the roofline before buying lights, because running short on the last strand is the most common mistake. I'll measure and check outlet locations, timers and total wattage before buying lights, so you don't blow a breaker on a cold night.

Clips, not staples

Plastic clips designed for gutters and shingles hold lights without nails, don't damage the trim, and make takedown quick. I use them on every install.

Pricing

I price each job by the size of the work, access, and materials, and I quote before I start. Single-visit jobs like this stay well under California's $1,000 limit for unlicensed handyman work. Send a few photos and a short description for a quote.

When I'll Refer You to a Licensed Pro

I work from a ladder and don't walk steep or high roofs. Anything that needs new outdoor outlets or electrical work goes to a licensed electrician. Very tall or steep houses may be better served by a company with roof-safe equipment.

Bay Bilt is not a licensed contractor. Work is limited to jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials). Insured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: As early as possible. Most people want lights up by Thanksgiving weekend, so book by early November. Takedown is easier to schedule in early January.
: You can supply your own, or I can buy them for you. I'd use LED strings with a clip system rather than staples, which damage trim and shingles.
: Where I can reach the roofline safely from a ladder. If the roof is steep, tall or the access is tight, I'll tell you rather than take a risk.
: I can quote installation and takedown together. A takedown visit is usually quicker than the install.

Get on the schedule

Need Holiday Light Installation in Martinez or nearby?

Send a few photos and what you need done. I'll quote the job before I start.

Get a quote Call 925-257-2685