Christmas light installation interior in Exeter
Professional christmas light installation interior services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Indoor Christmas lights installed safely around windows, doorways, and features. Neat cable routing, damage-free fixing, and professional finish without the faff.
Make Your Home Glow
There's something lovely about indoor Christmas lights - they make everything feel cosy and festive. But getting them up neatly is fiddly. Clips that don't stick, cables that show, lights that aren't quite even...
It's the sort of job that takes an hour to do properly or five minutes to do badly (and then looks rubbish all December).
💡 Pro tip: Indoor lights add atmosphere but only if they're fitted neatly. Saggy, wonky, or cable-everywhere installations make rooms look messy rather than magical.
Popular Indoor Light Locations
| Location | Effect | What Works |
|---|---|---|
| Window frames | Visible from outside, cosy inside | Classic look, frames the window |
| Door frames | Welcoming glow | Highlights entrances and archways |
| Picture rails | Period property perfect | Runs around room perimeter |
| Fireplace surrounds | Festive focal point | Draws eye to hearth |
| Mirrors/features | Add sparkle | Highlights room features |
Professional vs DIY Installation
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Mess |
|---|---|
| Even spacing along entire run | Bunched in places, gaps elsewhere |
| Cables hidden or routed neatly | Trailing across walls and floors |
| Clips invisible, lights secure | Blu-tack showing, lights falling down |
| Professional finish | Looks like you gave up halfway |
What You Get
✨ The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out best route, fixing points, cable routing |
| Install | Lights clipped at even spacing, secured properly |
| Finish | Cables hidden/routed neatly, everything tested |
📦 You're Left With
- Lights evenly spaced and secure
- Cables routed neatly
- No wall damage or marks
- Everything tested and working
Pricing Guide
| Light Installation | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single window or doorway | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Multiple windows in one room | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Whole room (windows, features, rails) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multiple rooms done together more efficiently.
Perfect For Your Home If...
✅ Love the look but hate the faff - want it done properly
✅ Period property - can't damage original features
✅ Want neat finish - no visible cables or clips
✅ Multiple rooms - doing it all yourself takes forever
Why Choose Us for Christmas light installation interior in Exeter?
Lights fitted without damaging walls or woodwork
Power routing done safely and neatly
Even spacing and professional finish
No fighting with tangled wires yourself
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Layout
I'll look at what you want lit and the best way to route lights and power for a neat finish.
Step 2: Install Lights
Clips positioned at even spacing, lights attached and adjusted for uniform look. No damage to walls or woodwork.
Step 3: Cable Management
Power cables routed neatly along edges, behind furniture, or covered. Everything tested and looking tidy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how to get that neat, professional look:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Christmas light clips (damage-free type)
- Cable clips or covers
- Extension lead (if needed)
- Step ladder
- Measuring tape
- Someone to help hold lights
💡 Window frame method
- Start at one corner
- Use clips every 15-20cm for even spacing
- Work around frame keeping lights parallel to edge
- Route power cable down one side neatly
- Step back regularly to check it's level
🚪 Door frame installation
- Start at top corner
- Work around frame at even distance from edge
- Secure at top corners and at intervals down sides
- Keep cable routing to one side for neatness
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using Blu-tack (damages paint, doesn't hold)
- Uneven spacing (looks amateurish)
- Cables draped across walls (messy)
- Clips visible (use clear/white ones matching surface)
💡 Pro trick: Measure and mark clip positions lightly in pencil first. Looks much more even than eyeballing it, and you can adjust before committing to fixing anything.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Tree lights too? Indoor installation can include help with tree lights if wanted. Much faster with two people untangling and positioning. Add it to the booking.
Multiple rooms? Living room, hallway, bedrooms? Do them all in one visit - more efficient and you get the whole house done at once.
Old house in Exeter? I'm used to working with period features, uneven plaster, and original woodwork. Your lights will look great without damaging anything historical or valuable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you install indoor Christmas lights?
Anywhere you want them! Popular spots are around windows, door frames, along picture rails, around mirrors, over doorways, or highlighting features like fireplaces. If there's a structure, we can work with it.
Will you damage my walls or window frames?
Nope - I use damage-free clips and hooks designed for this. No nails, no Blu-tack, no tape that pulls paint off. Everything removes cleanly in January without a trace. Safe for period properties and rentals alike.
How do you hide the cables?
Route them along edges, behind furniture where possible, or use cable covers if needed. The goal is lights visible, cables not. I'll work with your room layout to keep it tidy.
Can you do battery lights instead of mains?
Yes - battery lights are actually easier for some locations because there's no power cable to route. Downside is changing batteries through December. I'll advise what works best for your situation.
How long does a room take?
Average room with lights around one or two windows - usually an hour. Whole room with multiple features (windows, doorways, picture rail) can take 1.5-2 hours depending on complexity.
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