Ridgefield, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in Ridgefield, WA
Custom-fit, commercial-grade Christmas lights for Ridgefield homes, from established streets near downtown to brand-new neighborhoods. We hang them, maintain them, take them down in January and store them for next season.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Why Ridgefield hands us the ladder
4.8★
Star rating from 80+ Google reviewers
2007
Hanging holiday lights in Clark County since then
$1M
Liability coverage per incident while we work
$0
Added cost for repairs, removal or storage
Straight pricing
Priced by the foot, with maintenance, takedown and storage built in.
Your colors
Warm white or a custom mix from nine C9 and C7 bulb colors.
We store it
After takedown, your strands are labeled and kept on our shelves.
Professional installation
Professional Christmas light installation for Ridgefield homes
Newer homes often come with steep pitches, multiple gables and long gutter runs. Custom-fit strands follow every one of those lines without sagging or coming up short.
We measure, cut and assemble each strand on site, with commercial-grade C9 or C7 bulbs on 12-inch spacing. The retrofit LED bulbs stay lit even if the bulb beside them goes out.
After January takedown, your strands go into a labeled bin for your home. Next season they go back up faster, at $4.50 a foot instead of $6.00.
We install all over Ridgefield, from downtown to the newer neighborhoods east of I-5, and south toward Felida and Salmon Creek.
Full service
What's included with a Ridgefield installation
Your per-foot price covers far more than install day. Here's everything that comes with it.
A design built around you
Send a photo and tell us what you're picturing. Classic warm white, a color pattern or something in between, we plan it with you.
Commercial-grade lights
C9 or C7 strands with retrofit LED bulbs that keep shining when a neighboring bulb fails. Minis for trees, bushes and railings.
Custom fitting on site
Strands are measured, cut and assembled at your house, so every line follows your gutters and peaks exactly.
In-season repairs
A bulb or strand goes out? Call us 7am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday, and we fix it at no extra cost.
January takedown
We remove everything we installed by the end of the second week of January. Nothing left on your roof into February.
Labeled storage
Your strands go into a bin with your name and install notes, so next year's display goes back up faster and matches.
Your season with us
How it works for Ridgefield homeowners
The season starts in early October and dates go fast. This is what a season with us looks like.
- 1
Now
Tell us about your home
A photo and your ideas are enough to start. When your house is visible online, we can usually walk through it by phone.
- 2
October onward
Installation
We measure your rooflines, assemble each strand and hang it. We ask before going more than 25 feet past your estimate.
- 3
All season
Covered all season
You decide when the lights come on. If any part stops working, we come back and repair it at no charge.
- 4
By mid-January
Back in the bin
We remove the display, label your strands and keep them for you. Next year they go up again for $4.50 a foot.
Transparent pricing
How much Christmas light installation costs in Ridgefield
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
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
We store your Christmas lights between seasons
After takedown, your custom strands are packed into a bin marked with your name and the notes for your home.
- Your strands are pre-fit, so reinstalling them is quicker
- Returning customers pay $4.50 a foot, down from $6.00
- Nothing to untangle or find room for in your garage
- We maintain and upgrade our inventory year-round
Hire a pro or DIY?
Professional Christmas light installation vs. doing it yourself
Plenty of people hang their own lights. Here's what changes when you hand the job to us.
| Task | Red Hat Lighting | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder work | Our crew handles every roofline | You're on the roof in fall weather |
| Fit | Strands cut to your exact rooflines | Fixed-length strings, extra hanging off corners |
| Lights | Commercial-grade C9, C7 and minis | Whatever the store has that year |
| A bulb goes out | One call, fixed at no charge | Back up the ladder to find it |
| January | We take it down by mid-month | Another weekend on the roof |
| The rest of the year | Stored, labeled, ready for next season | Boxes in the garage |
Serving all of Ridgefield
Christmas light installation across Ridgefield, WA
We're based in Vancouver and take jobs anywhere in Ridgefield and the rest of Clark County.
In Ridgefield
- Downtown Ridgefield
- East of I-5
South of Ridgefield
- Felida
- Lake Shore
- Salmon Creek
North of Ridgefield
- La Center
Family-run in Clark County since 2007
It began in 2007 as a side service of Jesse's landscaping business. He liked the work so much that he kept it going after selling the landscaping side.
Brian, a friend, became a partner in 2010, and Genevieve, Jesse's sister, took over the office in 2012 before becoming a governing partner. Family and friends still run it today.
We carry insurance of up to $1 million per occurrence and are licensed in Washington as an LLC.
4.8 stars on Google
Why our customers come back every season
“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!”
“We recommend Red Hat Lighting to all our family and friends. The lights are always installed perfectly straight and look very professional.”
Questions
Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield, 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.
Can you light a new-construction home?
Yes. Every strand is custom-fit on site to your home's rooflines and gutters, so a brand-new house is no different from any other install. Send us a photo with your ideas to get a quote.
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 Ridgefield 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, Camas, 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