La Center, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in La Center, WA
We bring custom-fit, commercial-grade Christmas lights to La Center homes, keep every bulb shining through the season and take it all down in January, then store your lights until next fall.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Why La Center hands us the ladder
4.8★
On Google, across 80+ customer reviews
2007
When our first holiday lights went up
$1M
Insured per occurrence as a licensed WA LLC
$0
Charged on top for maintenance, takedown or storage
Straight pricing
You pay for the footage we hang. Everything after install is included.
Your colors
Classic warm white, team colors or your own pattern on C9s and C7s.
We store it
No boxes in your garage. We keep your lights until next season.
Professional installation
Christmas light installation for La Center homes
In town or out on a few acres along the East Fork of the Lewis River, a display looks only as good as its fit.
We build every strand on site to the exact length of your rooflines and gutters, with commercial-grade C9 or C7 bulbs on 12-inch spacing.
Want the trees and bushes lit too? Mini lights are $2.25 a foot. Everything is maintained through the season, taken down in January and stored for next year.
We install throughout La Center and nearby Ridgefield, Battle Ground and the rest of north Clark County.
Full service
What's included with a La Center installation
One price per foot covers the whole season. Here's what that gets you.
Personal design help
From a simple warm white roofline to a full color pattern on the trees, we work out the plan with you before anything goes up.
Better lights, not store lights
We hang commercial-grade C9 and C7 strands. Their retrofit LEDs keep glowing even when the bulb next to them quits.
Built at your home
No guessing at lengths. Each strand is cut and assembled on site to match the peaks and gutters it hangs on.
Maintenance included
Every repair during the season is covered, whether it's one bulb or a full strand. Just call us and we'll take care of it.
Removal handled
Once the holidays wrap up, our crew removes the full display by mid-January, so your roof is clear early in the new year.
Ready for next year
Your lights are labeled, stored and kept with your home's install notes, which makes next season quicker and cheaper.
Your season with us
How your La Center installation works
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
Christmas light installation cost in La Center
You're charged for the footage of lights we hang, nothing more. Simple per-foot pricing, no bundles.
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.
- Real footage onlyYou pay for the lights that go on your house.
- No surprises on footageMore than 25 feet over your estimate? We ask before continuing.
- 10% discountAvailable to veterans and senior citizens.
- Sales taxNot included in the per-foot rates.
The lights
Choosing your Christmas lights: C9, C7 or minis
Every option is commercial grade. The difference is the look you want and where the lights are going.
Best for rooflines
C9 bulbs
The classic, bold Christmas roofline. Large bulbs on 12-inch spacing with retrofit LEDs that stay lit if the bulb next to them goes out.
Best for a lower profile
C7 bulbs
Nearly the same glow as a C9 from a smaller bulb, for a cleaner, lower-profile line along the roof.
Best for trees and bushes
Mini lights
Accent trees, shrubs, columns and railings. Warm white, multicolor, red or green, with other colors on request.
Nine colors. Any pattern.
Mix C9 and C7 bulbs however you like: solid, alternating or a pattern of your own.
Recent Christmas light installations
Off-season storage
Off-season storage is part of the price
Each customer's lights are stored in their own labeled bin, along with installation instructions for their house.
- Next year, your already-custom strands go up faster
- The per-foot rate falls from $6.00 to $4.50 after year one
- No boxes to store and no bulbs to test each fall
- Our lights are regularly maintained and upgraded
Hire a pro or DIY?
Professional Christmas light installation vs. doing it yourself
If you've hung your own lights before, here's what's different when we handle it.
| Task | Red Hat Lighting | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder work | Our crew climbs, you don't | Your weekend, your ladder |
| Fit | Custom-fit to every peak and gutter | Leftover cord tucked or dangling |
| Lights | Commercial grade with retrofit LEDs | Consumer strings from the seasonal aisle |
| A bulb goes out | Call us and it's handled | Troubleshooting from the roof |
| January | Our crew removes everything | Another trip up the roof |
| The rest of the year | Stored with your install notes | Tangled strands in the attic |
North Clark County
Serving La Center and north Clark County
We're based in Vancouver and take jobs in La Center and anywhere else in Clark County.
In La Center
- Downtown La Center
- East Fork Lewis River area
Nearby
- Ridgefield
- Battle Ground
North county
- Amboy
- Yacolt
A family company lighting Clark County since 2007
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 our customers say about us
“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!”
“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!”
Questions
La Center Christmas light installation FAQ
Don't see your question? Call us at (360) 474-7640, 7am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in La Center, 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 travel to La Center and north Clark County?
Yes. We're based in Vancouver and take jobs anywhere in Clark County, including La Center, Amboy and Yacolt.
When should I book my installation?
As early as you can. We begin installing in early October and spots go fast. Once they're up, you decide when to switch them on.
How do I get an estimate?
Start with a photo and your address. For homes visible online, a phone call usually covers it. The final bill reflects the actual footage installed.
Can you hang my own lights?
Generally no. New customers get our commercial-grade, custom-fit C9, C7 and mini lights. If another company built you commercial-grade custom strands, we may install them after inspecting them.
What kind of lights do you use?
We use custom C9 and C7 strands on 12-inch spacing with retrofit LEDs that keep shining if a bulb goes out, plus minis for landscaping, columns and railings.
What colors can I choose?
Nine colors for C9 and C7 bulbs (warm white, red, green, blue, teal, orange, yellow, pink and purple) in any pattern. Minis come in warm white, multicolor, red or green, or other colors by request.
What happens if a bulb or strand goes out?
We fix it at no charge. All maintenance during the season is included in the installation price.
When do you take the lights down?
By mid-January. We take down the full display by the end of the second week and keep your lights stored until next season.
Do I get to keep the lights?
Most customers rent. That's what makes storage, maintenance and yearly reinstalls possible. Purchases are limited to previous customers due to inventory.
Are you licensed and insured?
We are. We're a licensed Washington LLC, insured for up to $1 million for any incident that harms you or your property.
Do you offer any discounts?
We do. Veterans and seniors receive a 10% discount.
Get your free La Center estimate
Send your address and a photo of your home with your ideas, and we'll put together a per-foot quote for your rooflines. Install dates start in early October and fill quickly.
Also serving Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground and Washougal, 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