How it Works

i

About Illuminations

i

SERVING THE GREATER BINGHAMTON REGION

At Illuminations Holiday Lighting, we believe the holiday season should be spent making memories with family and friends—not climbing ladders in the cold.

As the Southern Tier’s trusted Christmas lighting professionals, we provide complete white-glove holiday lighting services for homes, businesses, municipalities, and community events. From your first design consultation to the day your decorations are carefully stored away, we handle every detail so you can simply enjoy the magic of the season.

Our experienced team will create a custom lighting display that complements your home or business, using premium commercial-grade products and professional installation techniques to ensure your display looks beautiful from the first night of the season through the New Year.

Our White-Glove Service Includes:

– Custom Christmas lighting design

– Professional installation

– Season-long maintenance and service

– Post-season takedown

– Organized off-season storage

Whether you’re dreaming of a classic roofline display, elegant tree lighting, illuminated wreaths and garland, or a fully customized holiday display, Illuminations is here to bring your vision to life.

This Christmas, let us do the work while you enjoy the moments that matter most.

Request your free design consultation today and experience the magic of a professionally designed holiday display.

Why Choose Illuminations Holiday Lighting?

i

Illuminations Holiday Lighting
  • I

    CHRISTMAS MADE EASY

    Enjoy safely decorating inside in the warmth of your home while listening to your favorite Christmas carols and leave the hard, dangerous work to us!

  • I

    ON TIME SERVICES

    Christmas light installation can be time consuming & your life is already busy enough with all the other chores you have to worry about.  We’ll do the work and have your lights up on time!

  • I

    NO MORE STORAGE!

    No more tangled lines. No more lack of storage space. We label, organize, and store all decor safely at our storage facility!

  • I

    CREATIVITY YOUR WAY

    We’ll come to your home or business to discuss lights, colors, and suggest a design.  We’ll work with you to create the perfect light display within your budget.

  • I

    HOLIDAY DECORATING
    DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

    Hanging lights is an awesome experience, but not everybody is able to do it. Climbing the ladder & accessing your roof can be dangerous work. So leave it to the pros, Illuminations!

  • I

    THE PRICE & QUALITY IS RIGHT

    We only use high grade commercial quality lights and decor, which means a brighter and more professional appearance for you to be the star of the neighborhood!

Frequently Asked Questions

i

Professional Christmas Light Installation

ARE THERE CONTRACTS INVOLVED?

Yes. All of our holiday lighting displays are provided through a service agreement as part of our white-glove leasing program. We offer flexible 1-season and 3-season lease options, with our 3-season agreement providing additional savings, price stability, and the convenience of returning each holiday season without having to start the planning process over again.

HOW MUCH DOES A HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY COST?

Every holiday display is custom designed, so pricing varies based on the size of your home or business, the amount of lighting and décor, rooflines, trees, wreaths, garland, accessibility, and the complexity of the installation.

As a general guideline:

– Residential Displays: Most projects range from $1,100–$2,000+ per season.

– Commercial Displays: Typically range from $2,500–$10,000+, depending on the scope of work.

– Large-Scale Events & Municipal Displays: Theme parks, drive-through displays, downtown districts, and other specialty projects can range from $100,000 to $750,000+.

Every project includes our complete White-Glove Holiday Lighting Service, featuring custom design, professional installation, season-long maintenance, post-season removal, and secure off-season storage.

Whether you’re looking for a simple roofline display or a spectacular custom installation, our team will design a display that fits your vision and budget.

We provide complimentary custom designs and estimates, so you’ll know exactly what your display will look like before installation begins.

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR SERVICE CALLS?

No. Service calls are included as part of our lease program. Our customers pay for high quality lighting displays that should last throughout the holiday season. However, due to weather and other variables, there are times when bulbs need replacing. Part of our process is to check materials before installation and provide brand new product every 4 years, regardless of condition. Simply call Illuminations and someone will be out to fix your display ASAP. *There are some exceptions to this, as defined in the lease.

ARE YOU INSURED?

Absolutely! Illuminations Holiday Lighting carries $1,000,000 in General Liability Insurance to protect both our team and your property throughout every installation. A copy of our Certificate of Insurance is available upon request.

When hiring a Christmas lighting company, don’t assume they’re properly insured. Many seasonal or “pop-up” installers operate without adequate insurance coverage, which could leave homeowners responsible for damages or injuries that occur on their property.

For your peace of mind, we encourage you to always ask any contractor for proof of current insurance before work begins.

CAN I PICK A SPECIFIC DATE/TIME FOR MY INSTALL?

We do our best to accommodate special scheduling requests whenever possible. However, to provide the most efficient service throughout the holiday season, installations are scheduled based on your contract date and our geographic installation routes. This allows our crews to maximize efficiency while ensuring every display is installed before the holiday season.

We typically begin installations shortly after Halloween and strive to have all displays completed before December 1st. Once your project has been scheduled, we’ll notify you in advance of your installation timeframe. Best of all, you don’t even need to be home while we complete your installation.

WILL YOU USE LIGHTS I OWN?

No, unfortunately not. Most likely customer lights are box store bought, which will not have the same brightness, color, and durability. Most of all, if there was a failure of these personal lights, any damage would not be covered under our insurance carrier.

WHEN DO THE LIGHTS GET REMOVED?

Our lighting crew begins removing lights in mid-January. If you would like to keep your display up slightly longer than others, we can plan your lighting removal for later in the month. However, we will attempt to get all displays down by a specific date. This helps prevent damage, due to harsh weather and ice accumulation.  Note: Per company policy, we may not access your roof if it is snow covered or presents a danger to our team. If dangerous conditions are present, we will return at a later date to safely remove the display.

WHAT TYPE OF LIGHTS DO YOU USE?

Illuminations uses only high quality, commercial grade LED lights. In rare occasions like TV productions, we’ll utilize incandescent lights.
We have access to a wide range of commercial products across the country. From custom light strands, a variety of garland and greenery, artificial trees from 12 feet tall all the way up to 70 feet tall, decorative bows, 3D light displays, and decorations for city light poles and overhead decor!

What Our Customers Are Saying

i

Our Portfolio

i

See all that Illuminations can offer!

Our newest product catalog is now available online! Browse our latest selection of premium Christmas décor, lighting, and accessories designed to add the perfect finishing touches to your holiday display.

From classic elegance to something completely unique, discover new ways to make your display bigger, brighter, and more memorable this season!