Washougal, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in Washougal, WA
We design, custom-fit and hang commercial-grade Christmas lights on Washougal homes, keep them shining all season, then take them down in January and store them for next year.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Why Washougal leaves the ladder to us
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
Custom-fit Christmas lights for Washougal homes
A great display starts with the right fit. We build each strand to the length of your rooflines on site, so there's no slack, no doubled-back ends and no gaps at the corners.
Bulbs sit on 12-inch spacing for clean, even lines, and every strand is commercial grade. Choose C9s for a bold roofline or C7s for a lower profile, in warm white or any mix of nine colors.
When the season ends, we take everything down and store your strands in a bin labeled for your home. Returning customers pay $4.50 a foot instead of the first-season $6.00.
We work all over Washougal, from downtown to the homes along Washougal River Road and up toward Fern Prairie, plus Camas and the rest of Clark County.
Full service
Everything included with a Washougal installation
There's no separate charge for the extras. All of this is part of the per-foot price.
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
How your Washougal installation works
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
Christmas light installation pricing in Washougal
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
Each bulb style suits a different spot. All of them are commercial-grade lights built to last the season.
Best for rooflines
C9 bulbs
Bold and classic. These larger bulbs are spaced every 12 inches and use retrofit LEDs that stay on if one nearby goes out.
Best for a lower profile
C7 bulbs
Almost as bright as a C9 but physically smaller, giving rooflines a slimmer, tidier look.
Best for trees and bushes
Mini lights
For landscaping and railings. Minis come in warm white, multicolor, red or green, and other colors are available by request.
Nine colors. Any pattern.
Go with a single color, alternate two or design a custom sequence.
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
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 |
Local to east county
Christmas lights for every corner of Washougal
We're based in Vancouver and take jobs anywhere in Washougal, Camas and the rest of Clark County.
In Washougal
- Downtown Washougal
- Washougal River Road
Between Camas and Washougal
- Fern Prairie
Next door
- Camas
- Prune Hill
- Lacamas Shores
A family company lighting east 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 customers keep booking us year after year
“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.”
“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.”
Questions
Washougal Christmas light installation FAQ
Still wondering about something? Call (360) 474-7640 any time from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Washougal, 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 Christmas lights in Washougal?
Yes. We install throughout Washougal and nearby Fern Prairie and Camas, and we take jobs anywhere else in Clark County.
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 Washougal estimate
A photo, your address and a few ideas are all we need to quote your rooflines by the foot. The install calendar opens in early October and fills quickly.
Also serving Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground 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