Clark County, WA · since 2007
Christmas Light Installation in Clark County, WA
We're a family-owned Christmas light installer based in Vancouver, lighting homes across Clark County since 2007. You tell us what you're picturing, and we handle the rest: Christmas light design, custom installation, in-season repairs, January takedown and off-season storage.
4.8from 80+ Google reviews
Let Your Home Shine
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
Full-Service Christmas Lighting for Vancouver and Clark County Homes
Red Hat Lighting is a Vancouver-based, family-run company that has been hanging Christmas lights across Clark County since 2007.
We custom-fit every strand to your home, keep it lit all season, then take it down in January and store it until next year. You get a beautifully lit house without climbing a ladder or untangling a single strand.
Every strand is commercial grade and built on site to the exact length of your rooflines, with bulbs on 12-inch spacing. Returning customers pay $4.50 a foot instead of the first-season $6.00, because their strands are already built and stored.
We install in Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Washougal and La Center, plus every community in between.
Full service
What's included with every installation
One price per foot covers the whole season. Here's what that gets you.
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 our Christmas light 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
How much does Christmas light installation cost?
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
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
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
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 |
Areas we serve
Christmas light installation across Clark County
We're based in Vancouver and install throughout Clark County. Pick your city to see local details, or browse every community we serve.
Vancouver
Felida, Salmon Creek, Cascade Park and every neighborhood in between
Christmas lights in Vancouver →
Camas
Prune Hill, Lacamas Shores, Grass Valley and downtown
Christmas lights in Camas →Ridgefield
Downtown and the newer neighborhoods east of I-5
Christmas lights in Ridgefield →
Battle Ground
Meadow Glade, Lewisville, Brush Prairie and Hockinson
Christmas lights in Battle Ground →
Washougal
Downtown, Washougal River Road and Fern Prairie
Christmas lights in Washougal →
La Center
In town and out along the East Fork Lewis River
Christmas lights in La Center →Lighting Clark County homes 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
Why Clark County families book us 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
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?
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.
What areas do you serve?
All of Clark County, including Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Washougal and La Center. We're based in Vancouver and take jobs anywhere in the county.
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 Christmas light 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.
Serving Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Washougal and La Center, plus every community in between.
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