Camas, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in Camas, WA
Custom-fit, commercial-grade Christmas lights for Camas homes, from Prune Hill to the neighborhoods around Lacamas Lake. We hang them, keep every bulb lit, take them down in January and store them until next season.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Why Camas homeowners hand off the ladder
4.8★
Average rating across 80+ Google reviews
2007
The year Red Hat hung its first holiday lights
$1M
Insurance per incident, licensed WA LLC
$0
Extra for in-season repairs, takedown or storage
Straight pricing
One per-foot rate covers the lights, the install and everything after.
Your colors
Nine bulb colors on C9s and C7s, in any pattern you can picture.
We store it
Your lights wait in a labeled bin until we hang them again next year.
Professional installation
Professional Christmas lights for Camas homes
Tall gables, stacked rooflines and long gutter runs are where store-bought strings come up short or sag between clips. They're also where custom-fit lights look their best.
We measure and build every strand on site, so the lights follow each peak and gutter on your house at a steady 12-inch spacing. Every strand is commercial grade, and the retrofit LED bulbs stay lit even when the bulb next to them fails.
Your strands are labeled for your address and stored with us after the season, so next year they go back up faster and cost less: $4.50 a foot instead of $6.00.
We install throughout Camas, including Prune Hill, Lacamas Shores, Grass Valley and downtown, plus nearby Fern Prairie and Washougal.
Full service
What every Camas installation includes
Your per-foot price covers far more than install day. Here's everything that comes with it.
Your design, planned with you
Tell us the look you want and send a photo of the house. We map out where the lights go and which colors and bulbs fit it best.
Commercial-grade strands
Every strand is commercial grade, with retrofit LED bulbs that stay lit if one nearby burns out. Minis are available for landscaping.
Cut to fit your house
We measure and assemble each strand at your home, so the lights end exactly where your rooflines do.
Repairs all season
If something goes dark, give us a call Monday through Saturday between 7am and 5pm. The fix is included in your price.
Takedown in January
By the end of the second week of January, everything we put up comes back down. You never have to climb up to remove it.
Off-season storage
We store your strands in a bin labeled with your name and installation notes until it's time to hang them again.
Your season with us
From estimate to January takedown in Camas
Installs begin in early October and the calendar books up quickly. Here's the process from first contact to January.
- 1
Now
Get a quote
Share a photo of your house and your address. If we can see your home online, a quick phone call is often all it takes.
- 2
October onward
We hang your lights
The crew builds and installs your strands on site. Footage more than 25 feet over the estimate needs your approval first.
- 3
All season
Enjoy the season
Switch the lights on when you like. Repairs are part of the service if a bulb or strand goes out.
- 4
By mid-January
Takedown and storage
Everything comes down by mid-January and goes into labeled storage until next season, at the lower returning rate.
Transparent pricing
What Christmas light installation costs in Camas
Our pricing is per linear foot of lights installed. There are no packages to compare or upgrades to choose from.
First season
Custom fitting plus light rental
$6.00/ft
Every season after
Your same strands, rehung
$4.50/ft
Mini lights
Bushes, trees and columns
$2.25/ft
Bulb changes
Per bulb swapped
$0.50/bulb
Example: 120 feet of roofline
Most homes need 100 to 200 feet to cover the front rooflines and gutters.
| First season (120 ft × $6.00) | $720 |
| Each season after (120 ft × $4.50) | $540 |
| Repairs, takedown and storage | Included |
| Savings from year two on | 25% |
Illustration only. Your quote is based on your home's actual footage. Tax not included.
- Based on actual useYour final price reflects the footage we install.
- Approval over 25 feetWe check with you if the job runs more than 25 feet beyond the quote.
- Veterans and seniorsTake 10% off the price.
- Plus taxSales tax is added to the rates shown.
The lights
Choosing your Christmas lights: C9, C7 or minis
All three are commercial grade. Pick based on the style you like and the part of the house or yard you're lighting.
Best for rooflines
C9 bulbs
The traditional big-bulb look. Set 12 inches apart, with retrofit LED bulbs that keep working when a neighbor bulb fails.
Best for a lower profile
C7 bulbs
A smaller bulb with light output close to a C9, so the roofline looks a little sleeker.
Best for trees and bushes
Mini lights
Wrap trees, bushes, porch columns and railings. Choose warm white, multicolor, red or green, or ask about other colors.
Nine colors. Any pattern.
Pick one color or combine several on your C9 and C7 strands.
Recent Christmas light installations
Off-season storage
Your lights spend the year on our shelves, not in your garage
When the season ends, your strands come down and go into a bin labeled with your name and your home's installation instructions.
- Strands are already cut to your rooflines, so next year's install goes faster
- Returning homes drop from $6.00 to $4.50 a foot
- No tangled boxes, no testing bulbs on the driveway, no shelf space lost
- We keep upgrading and maintaining our inventory, so your lights stay in top shape
Hire a pro or DIY?
Professional Christmas light installation vs. doing it yourself
Doing it yourself is an option. Here's how it stacks up against having us do it.
| Task | Red Hat Lighting | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder work | We do all the roof work | Up a ladder in cold, wet weather |
| Fit | Each strand built to length | Store lengths that rarely match |
| Lights | Commercial-grade strands | Retail lights that vary year to year |
| A bulb goes out | We repair it, included in the price | Hunting for the bad bulb yourself |
| January | Removed by the second week | Back on the ladder to take it down |
| The rest of the year | Kept in labeled storage for you | Bins taking up garage space |
Serving all of Camas
Christmas light installation across Camas, WA
We're based next door in Vancouver and take jobs anywhere in Camas and the rest of Clark County.
In Camas
- Prune Hill
- Lacamas Shores
- Grass Valley
- Downtown Camas
East of Camas
- Fern Prairie
- Washougal
West of Camas
- Fishers Landing
- Cascade Park
Family-run, just down the road in Vancouver
Founder Jesse started hanging holiday lights in 2007 as part of his landscaping business. When he sold that company, he kept the lights.
His friend Brian joined as a partner in 2010. Jesse's sister Genevieve came on in 2012 to manage the office and is now a governing partner. The company is still run by family and friends.
Red Hat Lighting is a licensed Washington LLC, insured for up to $1 million per occurrence.
4.8 stars on Google
What Camas-area customers get every season
“We recommend Red Hat Lighting to all our family and friends. The lights are always installed perfectly straight and look very professional.”
“We’ve used Red Hat for the last several years and have been THRILLED with their service. They provided the vintage look globe lights that I really wanted.”
“Red Hat has been GREAT! Used them for the past 3 years and it takes the hassle out of making the house look great during the holidays.”
“Red Hat Lighting works with me every year so I get the best deal possible while accommodating my schedule. Friendly and responsive!”
“Red Hat Lighting does exactly what they say they will do in a quick and orderly fashion. They have been a delight to work with!!!”
“Red Hat Lighting has done our holiday lights for the last four years. They are always so responsive, quick, and they store our lights so we don’t have to!”
Questions
Camas Christmas light installation FAQ
Have another question? We answer the phone 7am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday, at (360) 474-7640.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Camas, WA?
We charge $6.00 per linear foot the first season, which covers custom fitting and light rental, and $4.50 per foot every season after. Mini lights for trees and bushes are $2.25 per foot. Most homes need 100 to 200 feet for the front rooflines and gutters. Maintenance, takedown and storage are included.
Do you install on Prune Hill and around Lacamas Lake?
Yes. We install throughout Camas, including Prune Hill, Lacamas Shores, Grass Valley and downtown, and we take jobs anywhere else in Clark County.
When should I book my installation?
Installs start in early October and the schedule fills up quickly. Reaching out early gives you more dates to pick from, and you can wait to turn the lights on as long as you want.
How do I get an estimate?
Share your address and a photo of your house with what you have in mind. If the house shows up online, we can often go over it by phone. Your final price is based on the footage we use.
Can you hang my own lights?
Not for new customers. We install only our own commercial-grade, custom-fit lights. Occasionally we'll make an exception for commercial-grade custom lights built by another company, once we've looked at them.
What kind of lights do you use?
Commercial-grade C9 strands spaced every 12 inches with retrofit LED bulbs that stay on when others fail, the same in a smaller C7 size, and mini lights for trees, bushes, columns and railings.
What colors can I choose?
For C9 and C7 bulbs: warm white, red, green, blue, teal, orange, yellow, pink and purple, arranged any way you like. Minis come in warm white, multicolor, red or green, and other colors are available on request.
What happens if a bulb or strand goes out?
Give us a call and we'll repair it. Maintenance is part of your price, so in-season repairs cost nothing extra.
When do you take the lights down?
Everything we hung comes down by the end of the second week of January, and your lights go into storage for next year.
Do I get to keep the lights?
The lights are rented, which lets us store, maintain and reinstall them for you every year. Because inventory is limited, purchases are available only to previous customers.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Red Hat Lighting is a licensed Washington LLC with insurance of up to $1 million per incident covering harm to people or property.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes. We offer 10% off to veterans and senior citizens.
Get your free Camas estimate
Share your address and a photo of the house, plus any ideas. We'll build a per-foot quote for your rooflines. Installs begin in early October and book up fast.
Also serving Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Washougal and La Center, plus the rest of Clark County.
Ready to light up your home for the holidays? Get a free estimate today! Our team will work with you to design a custom lighting display that fits your style. Just send us a photo of your home with your ideas. It’s quick, easy, and the first step toward a beautifully lit home this Christmas season.
Email: Redhatlighting@gmail.com
Phone: (360) 474-7640