Full-Season Holiday Lighting
in Carlsbad, Handled
From Start to Takedown
experience
The holiday season brings out neighborhood-wide displays across La Costa, Bressi Ranch, Aviara, and the tree-lined streets near Carlsbad Village. Homes here feature prominent street-facing rooflines, mature front-yard trees, and pillar-lined entryways built for a bold display. Getting it right takes more than draping strings over the gutter and hoping they hold through January.
At Elbow Grease Window Cleaning, we provide full-season Christmas light installation for local homeowners. We handle everything from design consultation and color selection to installation, timer setup, seasonal maintenance, and no-hassle removal in January. We also install customer-supplied lights at $6 per foot, something most companies will not do.
Call (760) 400-6636 to schedule your Christmas light installation. Estimates are free, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay for the entire season.
The Christmas Light Bulbs We Install
C9 LEDs for Rooflines and Eaves
C9s are the larger, classic holiday bulbs we clip along gutters, eaves, and roof ridge lines. LED C9s deliver strong color saturation visible from the street, draw significantly less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and last longer to reduce mid-season failures.
LED Mini Lights for Trees and Accents
LED mini lights are the smaller, flexible string lights we use for wrapping tree trunks, pillars, balcony railings, and architectural details. They complement the bolder roofline C9s with warm, layered lighting.
Our LED-Only Standard
We supply LED lights exclusively for lower electricity costs, stronger color output, and longer bulb life. Solar lights, net lights, and incandescent options fall outside our lineup. C7 bulbs are handled through our customer-supplied installation at $6 per foot.
Colors, Styles, and Design Options
Available Colors
We offer warm white, cool white, multi-color, single-color options like red, green, or blue, and RGB dynamic options. You select during the design consultation and we provide exactly what you choose.
Free Color Changes for Returning Customers
Had warm white last year and want multi-color this season? The switch costs nothing. Returning customers are never locked into last yearโs choice.
What Gets Lit
Standard coverage includes street-facing rooflines, tree trunk wrapping, pillar or column wrapping, and balcony railings by request. You tell us what you want, and we build the layout around your preferences.
Set It and Forget It
Once installed, the entire display runs on a single timer, two at most, turning on and off automatically each night for approximately eight hours. Your only job from that point forward is to enjoy the season.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
for Holiday Lighting
We Install Your Lights, Not Just Ours
Most companies only install their own inventory. We install customer-supplied lights at $6 per foot, so if you already own a set you love, we put it up for you.
One Price, Full Season
The estimate you approve on day one is the total cost for the season. No removal fees, no maintenance surcharges, no January surprises.
No-Hassle January Removal
There is nothing to schedule and no need to be home. The crew texts when on the way, removes the lights, and leaves. The display simply disappears in the first few weeks of January.
Two-Day Maintenance Response
If lights go dark, call or text. We target a return within two days with spare lights on the truck, so failed sections are replaced on the spot.
LED Only for Lower Electricity Bills
LEDs consume roughly 75 to 80 percent less power than incandescent equivalents. Over a full holiday season, that means real savings on your electricity bill.
Fully Insured
We are fully insured for every installation and removal job.
How the Installation Process Works
Call for a Free Estimate
Give us a call and tell us which areas you want lit, whether you want us to supply the lights at $8 per foot or prefer to provide your own at $6 per foot, and what colors you have in mind. The estimate is based on linear footage.
Design Consultation
We confirm the scope before installation day. You select which areas to light: roofline, trees, pillars, and whether balcony railings are included. Color is finalized here.
Approve and Schedule
The final estimate reflects the total cost for the full season. Installation, timer, maintenance, removal, and storage are all included. If you are bundling with another service, the discount applies at this stage.
Roofline Installation
The crew starts with the roofline. LED C9 bulbs are clipped along the gutter line, eaves, and roof ridge with clips that protect the surface. Both levels are covered on two-story homes.
Tree Wrapping, Pillars, and Accents
Selected trees, pillars, and balcony elements are wrapped with LED mini lights. Tree wrapping spirals up the trunk and into the lower branches, adding warmth that complements the roofline. Every element connects into one power circuit.
Timer Setup and Full Testing
The crew connects the display to a single timer and tests every section before leaving to confirm all lights work and connections are solid.
Seasonal Maintenance
If anything stops working during the season, call or text us. We come back with replacement parts for company-supplied lights. For customer-supplied installations, have spare bulbs ready so we can restore the display on the spot.
January Removal and Storage
In the first weeks of January, we return to take everything down and send a text before arrival. Company-supplied lights are stored for you between seasons. Customer-supplied lights are returned after removal.
What Christmas Lights Cost
| Detail | Company-Supplied Lights | Customer-Supplied Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | $8 per foot | $6 per foot |
| Lights Provided By | Us (LED C9s for rooflines, LED mini lights for trees) | Homeowner |
| Installation | Included | Included |
| Timer Setup | Included | Homeowner provides timer |
| Seasonal Maintenance | Parts and labor included | Labor included (homeowner provides replacement parts) |
| January Removal | Included | Included |
| Off-Season Storage | Included | Lights returned to homeowner |
| Colors | Full LED color range, free color change for returning customers | Customerโs choice |
| Additional Requirements | None | Extension cords, clips, and spare bulbs provided by homeowner |
Customer-supplied C7 lights are accepted under the $6 per foot option. A bundle discount is available when you combine Christmas lights with any other service we offer, including window cleaning, gutter cleaning, or house washing.
Both rates cover the full season with no add-on charges. The quote you receive at the start is the total you pay through January removal.
Our Christmas Light Installation Guarantee
Lights Covered All Season
If any lights stop working from installation through January removal, we return and fix them at no charge. No cap on visits and no fine-print exclusions. For company-supplied lights, replacement parts are included. For customer-supplied lights, labor is covered and you provide parts.
Spare Lights on Every Visit
We carry spares on every maintenance call. Failed sections are replaced on the spot.
Two-Day Response Target
We target a return within two days of contact. During the holidays, response time matters.
Full Insurance Coverage
All installation and removal work is fully insured. Any damage to your roofline, gutters, siding, or landscaping caused during service is covered.
See Our Carlsbad
Christmas Light Installations
What Our Customers Say
About Their Holiday Displays
Frequently Asked Questions
For the January removal, no. We text when we are on the way and handle the takedown whether you are there or not. For installation day, we recommend being available at the start to confirm design scope and color placement. Once work begins, you are welcome to go about your day.
Standard coverage focuses on street-facing rooflines, trees, pillars, and balcony areas. If you want to discuss areas beyond the front facade, bring it up during the consultation and we will let you know what is feasible.
If we supplied the lights, we store them for you between seasons. If you supplied your own, we return them after removal. Either way, takedown is included in your original price.
No. If you are happy with the same layout, we already know your preferences. If you want a different color, the switch is free. Call to rebook and we get you scheduled.
We carry spare lights on every call, so most failures are resolved on the spot. If something more complex comes up, we return with the right fix within our standard response window. For company-supplied lights, parts are covered. For customer-supplied lights, we handle labor and you provide replacements.
Schedule Your Carlsbad Christmas Lights Today!
We install Christmas lights for homeowners across Carlsbad, from Carlsbad Village to La Costa, Bressi Ranch, Aviara, and Calavera Hills. Every installation includes all-inclusive pricing, a full-season guarantee, and the option to have your own lights installed at $6 per foot. Call (760) 400-6636 to schedule before the holiday season fills up.