Halloween lights in Exeter
Professional halloween lights 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
Halloween lights installed safely and professionally around your home and garden. Proper outdoor electrical setup with timers, RCD protection, and everything positioned for maximum spooky impact.
Light Up Halloween Without the Electrical Drama
Want amazing Halloween lighting but worried about the electrical side of things? Or just can't face getting the ladder out in October?
I'll get your orange and purple lights, spotlights, and spooky effects installed properly - safe outdoor wiring, everything weatherproof, timers fitted so they come on automatically at dusk. You focus on the fun bits, I'll handle the fiddly electrical work.
💡 Pro tip: Mix warm orange with cool purple for that classic Halloween glow. Add spotlights on key props for extra drama!
Why Professional Installation Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Danger |
|---|---|
| RCD-protected outdoor connections | Extension leads in puddles |
| Weatherproof junction boxes | Connections wrapped in carrier bags |
| Lights positioned at proper height | Wonky, drooping, or fallen down |
| Timer fitted for automatic operation | Forgetting to switch on every night |
What You Get
💡 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out routing, positioning, power sources |
| Install | Lights mounted, wired safely, timers fitted |
| Test | Everything switched on, checked, adjusted |
📦 You're Left With
- Professional Halloween light display
- Safe outdoor electrical setup
- Timer switches (if requested)
- Everything tested and ready to go
Pricing Guide
| Installation Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Front of house (ground level) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Roofline + garden | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Full property with effects | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You provide lights, I bring electrical safety gear.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Want proper lighting effects - not just plugging in a string of lights
✅ Worried about outdoor electrics - rain, safety, doing it right
✅ Can't do heights - roofline lights need a pro
✅ Want automatic timers - lights on at dusk without remembering
Why Choose Us for Halloween lights in Exeter?
Safe outdoor electrical setup with RCD protection
No ladder work needed - we do the heights
Timers fitted so lights turn on automatically
Everything tested before we leave
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning
Quick look at where the lights go, where power comes from, best routing for cables. I'll suggest positioning for best effect.
Step 2: Installation
Lights mounted securely, cables routed safely, outdoor-rated connections made, everything protected from weather. Timers fitted if you want them.
Step 3: Testing
Full test with you there - everything lit, effects working, timers set correctly. Adjustments made until you're happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's the safe way:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Outdoor-rated extension leads (IP44 minimum)
- RCD adapter for your outdoor socket
- Cable clips and hooks
- Outdoor timer switch (optional)
- Ladder (safe, stable one)
- Cable ties for securing
💡 Outdoor electrical safety
- ALWAYS use an RCD adapter on your outdoor socket
- Only use outdoor-rated extension leads (check the IP rating)
- Keep all connections off the ground and protected from rain
- Don't overload sockets - max 13 amps per socket
- Check all lights are outdoor-rated before using
🎃 Mounting lights safely
- Use proper clips designed for outdoor lights
- Don't nail through cables (obvious but people do it!)
- Keep cables away from sharp edges
- Route cables where they won't be tripped over
- Test everything before dark on installation day
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using indoor extension leads outside (fire/shock hazard)
- Connections just sitting in puddles
- Overloading one socket with multiple strings
- Drilling through cables when mounting
- No RCD protection on outdoor circuits
💡 Pro trick: Position uplighters at ground level shining up at props and walls - creates way more drama than downlighting. Orange gels over white lights work brilliantly too.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💡 Energy costs: Modern LED Halloween lights are cheap to run - a big display might cost you £1-2 for the whole season if you use a timer.
Take-down service? Book me for November 1st and I'll have everything down, packed away, and cables tidied in about half the time it took to install.
Multiple areas? Front, back, side passages - do it all in one visit while I'm there with the tools.
Old Exeter houses? Limited outdoor sockets are common. I can work out safe power routing from indoor sockets if needed, or advise on getting a proper outdoor socket fitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Halloween lights can you install?
Orange and purple string lights, icicle lights, spotlights for props, projection lights, pathway lights, window lights - pretty much any Halloween lighting you've bought. I'll wire it all safely with outdoor-rated connections and timers if you want them.
Is it safe to run outdoor lights in Devon weather?
Yes - I use proper outdoor-rated extension leads, protect all connections from rain, and fit RCD adapters for electrical safety. Everything's rated for UK weather and tested before I leave. Just don't submerge anything in water!
Can you install lights on my roofline?
Absolutely - I've got the ladders and safety gear. Whether it's icicle lights along gutters or spotlights mounted high, I'll get them up safely. Much better than you wobbling up a ladder in October.
Do I need to provide the lights?
Yes - you buy the lights you want, I'll install them properly. If you want advice on what works well or how many you need, happy to help before you buy.
Can you set up a timer so they come on automatically?
Yes - I can fit outdoor timer switches so your lights come on at dusk and switch off at a set time. Saves you having to remember every evening, and they're on when trick-or-treaters arrive.
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