Outdoor Christmas decoration setup in Exeter
Professional outdoor christmas decoration setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£210
Typical Duration
1.5-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Outdoor Christmas lights and decorations installed safely and professionally. Your house will be the festive one on the street, all lit up properly and working through the whole season.
Light Up Your Street
There's something proper magical about driving through a neighbourhood all lit up for Christmas. Be the house that makes people smile as they walk past - the effort's worth it.
💡 Pro tip: Warm white lights look classic and elegant. Multi-colour is fun if you've got kids. Whatever you choose, outdoor lights make even the dullest December evening feel festive.
Why Professional Installation Matters
Outdoor Christmas lights mean ladders, heights, electrical work in December weather. This is where accidents happen with DIY attempts, and where displays end up looking wonky or not working by mid-December.
| ✅ Professionally Installed | ❌ DIY Attempts |
|---|---|
| Safely installed from proper ladders | Wobbly ladder accidents |
| All connections weatherproof | RCD tripping when it rains |
| Evenly spaced, looks professional | Random gaps, wonky sections |
| Secured to survive Devon wind | Blown down first storm |
| Works all December | Half the lights out by Christmas |
What You Get
🎄 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Planning | Work out best route for lights, where decorations go |
| Installation | Lights clipped to gutters/roof, decorations positioned |
| Wiring | All connected safely back to outdoor socket |
| Testing | Everything switched on, checked working properly |
| Securing | Decorations weighted/staked against weather |
✨ You're Left With
- Full outdoor Christmas display
- All lights working and safe
- Decorations secured against wind
- Display lasting the whole season
Pricing Guide
| Display Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (front gutter line) | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Average house (gutters + tree/bushes) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Full display (multiple rooflines + decorations) | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You provide lights and decorations. Takedown in January usually £60-85.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Hate heights - not going up a ladder yourself
✅ Big display planned - worth doing properly
✅ Period house - don't want to damage anything
✅ Community spirit - want to contribute to festive street atmosphere
Why Choose Us for Outdoor Christmas decoration setup in Exeter?
Lights installed safely on gutters, roof, trees
All outdoor decorations positioned and secured
Weatherproof connections tested properly
Display coordinated and balanced
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey
I'll look at your house, work out the best route for lights, where decorations should go, and what's needed.
Step 2: Install Lights
Lights get clipped to gutters, draped on trees, outlined around windows - whatever you're planning. All done safely from proper ladders.
Step 3: Add Decorations & Connect
Inflatables, wooden displays, wreaths all positioned and secured. Everything wired back to outdoor socket with weatherproof connections, then tested.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing your own outdoor Christmas lights? Here's how to stay safe and get good results:
🎄 Kit you'll need
- Outdoor-rated Christmas lights
- Gutter clips (specific for Christmas lights)
- Outdoor extension cables and connectors
- RCD plug adapter
- Sturdy ladder (extension ladder for two-storey)
- Timer switch
🔌 Electrical safety essentials
- Use OUTDOOR-rated lights and cables only
- Plug into RCD-protected socket (or use plug-in RCD)
- Weatherproof all outdoor connections (junction boxes or IP-rated connectors)
- Don't overload - max 3-4 light strings per socket
- Test everything before final installation
- Use timer so you're not manually switching daily
🏠 Installing lights safely
- Wait for dry day (wet roofs are slippery)
- Use proper extension ladder, not DIY leaning jobs
- Have someone footing the ladder
- Clip lights to gutters, don't nail or screw through cables
- Work along the roof line, not up/down slopes
- Keep clear of power lines
🌳 Tree and bush lights
- Start from trunk, work outward
- Wrap branches, don't just drape over top
- Secure cables so wind doesn't pull them
- Solar lights avoid cables altogether for bushes
- Don't forget to water real trees (lights dry them faster)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using indoor lights outside (dangerous and won't last)
- Stapling through light cables (cuts insulation)
- Overloading single socket with too many lights
- No RCD protection (risk of fatal shock)
- Leaving lights on 24/7 (wastes electricity, shortens life)
- Ladder accidents (most common Christmas injury)
💡 Pro trick: LED lights use 90% less electricity than old incandescent ones and last years longer. Worth the extra cost, especially for big displays running all December.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎅 Installation timing: Early December is ideal - properly festive but not crazy early. Book late November because December weekends fill fast. Everyone wants lights up first week of December.
Takedown service - book both installation and takedown at same time. I'll come back early January, remove everything, coil lights properly for storage. Means they'll work perfectly next year.
Bungalows vs two-storey - bungalows are quicker and easier (lower gutters), so usually cheaper. Two-storey houses with multiple rooflines take longer.
Older Exeter houses often have fragile gutters or tiles. I'm careful with period properties - using proper clips and no damage to original features.
Inflatable decorations need securing properly - Devon wind will have them halfway to Exmouth otherwise. I'll weight or stake everything that could blow away.
Competing with the neighbours? Some streets really go for it. I can help you join the festive arms race professionally!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does outdoor Christmas decoration setup include?
I'll install your outdoor Christmas lights - roof line, gutters, trees, bushes, wherever you want them. Set up any outdoor decorations like inflatables, wooden displays, wreaths, or light-up figures. All wired safely back to outdoor sockets with weatherproof connections, tested working before I leave.
Is it safe to put Christmas lights on my roof and gutters?
Yes when done properly. I use proper gutter clips that don't damage anything, work safely from ladders, and ensure all connections are weatherproof and outdoor-rated. The actual risk is DIY installation from wobbly ladders - that's where accidents happen.
Do you provide the lights and decorations or use mine?
I use yours. You choose the style, colours, and how elaborate you want your display. I make sure it all goes up safely and works reliably through December's weather.
Can you take them down in January as well?
Yes - most people book takedown when I'm installing them. Set both dates at once, saves calling back in January when you can't be bothered. Takedown is usually quicker, around £60-85 depending on size.
How long does a full outdoor Christmas light setup take?
Average house with lights along the front gutters and maybe a tree is about 1.5-2 hours. Bigger displays covering multiple roof lines, lots of trees, elaborate decorations can be 3-4 hours. I'll give you a better estimate once I see your house and what you're planning.
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