What Does a Professional Holiday Lighting Service Include?

There’s just something about holiday lights that really gets us in the Christmas spirit, wouldn’t you agree?!

But getting them up…boy, that’s another story.

You have to first deal with untangling those lights, then braving the cold up a ladder, struggling with getting the lights hooked in (your thick gloved hands sure aren’t making the task easy). Did we mention the cold?

And you’re supposed to come out the other side unscathed.

It might be worth it to consider professional holiday lighting services, and here’s why:

1. The Hidden Benefits of Professional Holiday Lighting

Professional holiday lighting is much more than hanging a string of bulbs from your roof or draping them on your trees.

It’s about creating an awe-inspiring display that warms the heart without damaging your roof. That requires careful planning and precise execution.

Every home has unique rooflines, textures, and power access points. Professionals evaluate these before a single clip goes up, ensuring each light line complements the home’s architecture. They also bring commercial-grade equipment and weather-rated materials built to handle our unpredictable winter conditions.

Too many homeowners damage gutters, puncture shingles, or overload circuits with DIY setups (we see this one too often). A professional service takes those risks off your hands and gives you what you really want, without the frostbite or frustration.

2. You Can Get More Creative with the Lighting

Every professional lighting project begins with an idea you have. You can let our

Here’s what’s covered:

• Custom fit: Professionals take detailed measurements of rooflines, eaves, windows, and walkways to create a seamless, uniform look.
• Colour and theme selection: From warm whites and subtle golds to vibrant multicolour displays, the design is tailored to your vision.
• Energy-efficient options: LED lights rated for sub-zero temperatures offer long life and lower electricity costs.
• Safety planning: This includes electrical load management, waterproof connectors, and clip placement to avoid damage.
• Bring-your-own-lights option: At Green Drop, homeowners can use existing lights if they’re in good condition, a cost-saving flexibility many providers don’t offer.
• Pre-season timing: Consultations happen before the first frost, allowing time for proper planning, ordering, and scheduling. You don’t want to get caught in the December rush.

3. Safe, Professional Installation

Once the design is finalized, the real work begins. This is where expertise truly shows. Here’s what professional installation includes:

• WCB-insured crews: Technicians trained for ladder and lift safety work efficiently, even in icy conditions, minimizing risk to both property and people.
• No nails or staples, ever: Specialised clips grip edges securely without piercing shingles, gutters, or fascia boards, preventing leaks and long-term roof damage.
• Precision layout: Lights are cut to exact lengths for a tailored look, no sagging strands, no visible wires, and no tangled corners.
• Balanced power: Installers calculate amperage and use outdoor-rated cords, grounded plugs, and GFCI outlets to ensure each circuit runs safely and efficiently.
• Cold-rated LEDs: CSA-approved bulbs built for Canadian winters resist cracking, fading, and power loss in extreme cold, ensuring brightness even at –30°C.
• Damage prevention: Crews never walk on roofs or hang heavy lights from gutters. Every attachment is temporary, secure, and designed for easy removal.
• Weather sealing: All connections are wrapped and elevated to prevent moisture buildup, ice formation, or tripped breakers.
• Detail finishing: Once installed, crews perform a dusk check and adjust alignment, spacing, and brightness to make sure every bulb glows perfectly in sync.

4. Mid-Season Maintenance

Few things ruin a holiday display faster than a dark patch or a loose strand.

Green Drop includes season-long maintenance at no extra cost. If a bulb burns out or a strand shifts after a storm, a crew returns promptly (usually within 24–48 hours). No service charges, no “trip fees,” and no waiting until after the weekend.

Many competitors treat maintenance as an add-on or charge per visit. Green Drop treats it as part of the promise. When you hire us, your lights stay perfect all season.

5. Safe Removal After the Holidays

Once the season wraps up, the takedown process begins. This stage is just as important as installation. Removing lights improperly can crack shingles, pull paint, or bend gutters.

Professional removal ensures your home is left exactly as it was found:

• Scheduled appointments: You don’t need to call or remind anyone; we automatically schedule removal after the holidays.
• Safe techniques: The same clip-based system prevents roof or siding damage during takedown, and ladders or lifts are used instead of walking on surfaces.
• Careful labelling: Each strand is tagged and packed neatly by zone (roofline, trees, windows), making next year’s setup seamless.
• Property clean-up: No debris, no leftover hardware, no frozen cords left dangling in March.
• Post-season inspection: Crews check all wiring and clips during removal, noting any wear for proactive replacement before next year.
• Optional pre-storage check: For clients who store their own lights, technicians can bundle and test everything before handing it over, ensuring it’s ready to shine again next se

6. Storage and Replacement Made Simple

One of the biggest frustrations for homeowners is what to do with all the lights once the season’s over. Boxes tangle, bulbs crack, and finding everything again next year becomes a scavenger hunt. Green Drop eliminates that problem completely.

• Free off-season storage: We store your lights in a climate-controlled environment, safe from moisture and temperature swings.
• Pre-season inspection: Before reinstalling next year, our team tests every strand and replaces any damaged bulbs or connectors.
• Replacement guarantee: If we supplied the lights, replacements are included at no charge.
• Streamlined re-installation: Because everything is labelled and stored professionally, setup next year is faster and cleaner.

Green Drop vs. Other Providers

Homeowners often ask what makes Green Drop different from the other companies that appear around the holidays. We offer a complete, insured, and transparent service, not a seasonal side gig.

Book Your Custom Holiday Lighting Today

Holiday lighting should feel joyful, not stressful. Our professional lighting service removes the hazards and headaches and replaces them with a beautiful, worry-free display.

With Green Drop, you get it all:

• Custom design and colour consultation
• Professional installation with roof-safe methods
• Mid-season maintenance at no cost
• Scheduled takedown and clean-up
• Free off-season storage and replacement guarantee

Serving Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Regina, we make holiday lighting simple, safe, and stunning. Book early to secure your installation date and let our experts handle every detail while you stay warm inside.

FAQs

1. When should I book my holiday lighting installation?

It’s best to schedule your installation before the first frost, ideally in October or early November. This ensures your lights are up and ready before the busy season and harsh winter conditions arrive.

2. Can I use my own holiday lights?

Yes, at Green Drop, you can bring your own lights as long as they’re in good condition. Our team will inspect them for safety and compatibility before installation.

3. What happens if a bulb burns out or a strand stops working?

No worries because maintenance is included. If a bulb or strand fails, our crew will fix or replace it promptly, usually within 24–48 hours, at no extra cost.

4. Do I need to be home during installation or removal?

No, you don’t. As long as our team has access to power outlets and the installation area, you can go about your day while we handle the work safely and efficiently.

5. What happens to my lights after the holidays?

We take them down, label each section, and store them in a climate-controlled facility for free. Before reinstalling next year, we inspect and test everything so your lights are ready to shine again.