Vancouver, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in Vancouver, WA
We design your display, custom-fit commercial-grade lights to your roofline and keep every bulb lit through the season. In January we take it all down and store your lights until next fall, so you never climb a ladder or untangle a strand.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Why Vancouver hands us 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
Professional installation
Custom-fit Christmas lights for Vancouver homes
Store-bought light strings come in fixed lengths. Your roofline doesn't. That mismatch is why so many displays sag, double back or stop a few feet short of the corner.
We build every strand on site to the exact length of each roofline, gutter and peak on your house. Bulbs sit on 12-inch spacing for even, straight lines, and every strand is commercial grade.
Because we rent the lights rather than sell them, you're never stuck with boxes of strands that only fit last year's plan. And because we keep your strands labeled for your home, your second season costs less and goes up faster than the first.
We install across Vancouver, from Felida, Lake Shore and Salmon Creek to Cascade Park and Fishers Landing, and anywhere else in Clark County.
Full service
What's included in every Vancouver installation
One price per foot covers the whole season. Here's what that gets you.
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 Christmas light installation works, start to finish
We start hanging lights in early October, and the schedule fills fast. Here's what happens after you reach out.
- 1
Now
Request your estimate
Send your address and a photo with your ideas. If your home is visible online, we can often talk it through by phone.
- 2
October onward
Install day
Our crew measures, cuts and hangs your custom strands. If footage runs more than 25 feet past the estimate, we check with you first.
- 3
All season
We keep it lit
Turn your lights on whenever you're ready. If anything goes dark, one call and we're out to fix it.
- 4
By mid-January
Down and stored
We take everything down, label it and store it. Next fall your display goes back up at the returning rate.
Transparent pricing
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Vancouver?
We price by the linear foot, so you pay for the lights that actually go up. No packages, no tiers.
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.
- Pay for real footageFinal price is based on the lights actually used.
- We ask before going overIf footage runs more than 25 feet past your estimate, you approve it first.
- 10% offFor veterans and senior citizens.
- Tax extraRates above don't include sales tax.
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
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
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 |
Local and family-run
Lighting homes across Vancouver, WA
We're based here in Vancouver and take jobs in every neighborhood in the city and anywhere else in Clark County.
North and Northwest Vancouver
- Felida
- Lake Shore
- Salmon Creek
- Barberton
- Mount Vista
Northeast Vancouver
- Five Corners
- Orchards
- Minnehaha
- Sifton
Central and East Vancouver
- Hazel Dell
- Cascade Park
- Fishers Landing
- Downtown Vancouver
One of Vancouver's longest-running Christmas light companies
Red Hat Lighting started in 2007, when founder Jesse began offering holiday lights through his landscaping business. He enjoyed it enough to keep going after he sold the landscaping company.
In 2010 his friend Brian came on as a partner, and in 2012 Jesse's sister Genevieve joined to run the office. She's now a governing partner in the LLC. Almost two decades in, it's still a company run by family and friends.
We're licensed in Washington as a limited liability company and insured up to $1 million per occurrence, so your home is covered while we work.
4.8 stars on Google
Why homeowners book us again every year
“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!”
“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!!!”
Questions
Vancouver 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 Vancouver, 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.
When should I book my installation?
We start hanging lights in early October and the schedule fills quickly, so the earlier you reach out, the more install dates you'll have to choose from. You can leave them off until whenever you like.
How do I get an estimate?
Send us a photo of your home with your ideas, along with your address. If your home is visible online, we can often discuss it by phone. Final pricing is based on the footage actually used.
Can you hang my own lights?
For new customers, no. We only install our own commercial-grade, custom-fit C9, C7 and mini lights. We sometimes make an exception for commercial-grade custom lights another company built, after we've seen them.
What kind of lights do you use?
Custom C9 strands with 12-inch spacing and retrofit LED bulbs that stay lit if other bulbs go out, plus the same style in a smaller C7 bulb. We also hang mini lights on trees, bushes, columns and railings.
What colors can I choose?
C9 and C7 bulbs come in warm white, red, green, blue, teal, orange, yellow, pink and purple, in any pattern. Mini lights come in warm white, multicolor, red or green, with other colors on request.
What happens if a bulb or strand goes out?
Call us and we'll fix it. Maintenance is included in your price, so there's no charge for repairs during the season.
When do you take the lights down?
We remove everything we installed by the end of the second week of January, then store your lights until next season.
Do I get to keep the lights?
Our lights are rentals, which is how we can store, maintain and rehang them for you each year. Due to limited inventory, we only offer purchases to previous customers.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We're licensed in Washington as a limited liability company and insured up to $1 million for any incident involving harm to your person or property.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes. Veterans and senior citizens get 10% off.
Get your free Vancouver 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 Camas, 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