Window light fitting in Exeter
Professional window light fitting 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
Christmas lights fitted neatly around window frames - clean installation with no messy cables visible. Warm festive glow from every window.
Lights That Actually Look Good
You know those houses where the window lights look crisp and professional? Not random strings draped about?
That's what proper fitting gets you - lights following the frame neatly, no visible cable mess, just a clean festive glow.
💡 Pro tip: Warm white lights look classier than multi-colour for window frames. Save the colours for the tree.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
Because blu-tacked lights that fall down in a week aren't the look you're going for.
| ✅ Properly Fitted | ❌ DIY Draping |
|---|---|
| Follows frame neatly | Random saggy strings |
| Secured properly | Falls down after two days |
| Cables hidden | Visible tangles everywhere |
| Lasts all season | Constant readjustment |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Measure windows, calculate light length needed |
| Fit | Secure lights around frames using non-damaging fixings |
| Cable | Hide or tidy all cable runs |
| Test | Check everything's working before I leave |
📦 You're Left With
- Lights fitted neatly around each window frame
- No visible cable mess
- Secure fixing that lasts all season
- Professional-looking result
- Neighbours asking how you got them so neat
Pricing Guide
| Number of Windows | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 standard windows | 1 hr | £60 |
| 3-4 windows or bay | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Outside fitting takes longer than inside. Upstairs windows need safe access.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Want neat, professional look - not random draping
✅ DIY attempts keep failing - lights falling down
✅ Upstairs windows - don't fancy ladder work
✅ Bay or unusual windows - need following properly
Why Choose Us for Window light fitting in Exeter?
Lights fitted neatly around window frames
No visible cables or messy installation
Indoor or outdoor windows
Safe, secure fixing methods
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning & Measuring
Check your windows and work out how much light string you need. If you haven't bought lights yet, I'll advise on quantities.
Step 2: Fitting the Lights
Working around each frame systematically, securing lights neatly with clips or hooks that won't damage your windows.
Step 3: Cable Management
Tidy all the cables so you only see the lights, not the wiring mess. Plug in, test, done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting your own window lights? Here's how to do it neatly:
🔧 What you need
- Light strings (measure your window frames first!)
- Clear adhesive hooks or cable clips
- Extension lead if needed
- Ladder for upstairs (if doing outside)
- Someone to hold the ladder
📐 Fitting process
- Start at the plug point
- Fix clips at regular intervals (every 15-20cm)
- Work around the frame systematically
- Keep the cable taut but not stretched
- Hide excess cable behind curtains
- Test before finishing
✂️ Inside vs outside
- Inside: Easier, safer, warm hands. Still visible from street. Cable management easier.
- Outside: Brighter display, all-weather lights needed. Ladder work for upstairs. Takes longer.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not measuring - buying too much or too little
- Using too few fixing points (lights sag)
- Indoor lights outside (they fail when damp)
- Not testing before fitting (finding dead bulbs after)
- Stretching lights too tight (breaks connections)
💡 Pro trick: Start from where the plug will be and work away from it. Means you're not left with excess cable at the far end with nowhere to hide it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Takedown in January? Book it when I fit them. I'll come back, remove everything carefully, pack your lights for next year. Fixings come off without marks.
How many lights needed? Measure around your window frame in metres, that's roughly how many metres of lights you need. Add 10% for routing to the socket.
Battery-powered lights? Dead easy to fit (no cable management) but you'll be changing batteries all season. Mains-powered is better for windows that stay lit all evening.
Older Exeter properties with beautiful sash windows look amazing with lights fitted properly around the frames - shows off the architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you attach lights to window frames?
Small clear hooks or cable clips that don't damage frames or glass. Everything's removable in January without leaving marks. For outside windows I use weatherproof fixings, inside it's simpler cable management.
Can you do this on uPVC windows?
Yes - I use methods that don't damage uPVC. No drilling, no permanent marks. Everything comes off cleanly when Christmas is done.
Do the lights go inside or outside the windows?
Either - your choice. Inside is easier (no ladder work) and still looks good from the street. Outside gives brighter display but takes longer, especially upstairs windows.
What about bay windows or unusual shapes?
That's where professional fitting really helps - I'll follow the frame shape neatly rather than just stringing lights across. Takes longer but looks much better.
Do I need to provide the lights?
Yes - buy whatever style you want (warm white, colours, icicle effect). I just fit them neatly. I can advise on quantities needed once I know your window sizes.
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