Short answer: the best time is mid-November to early December, on a dry day above freezing. You don't have to turn them on yet. Hang them while the weather is easy and switch them on when you're ready.
Why mid-November is the sweet spot
- The weather is still workable. Dry gutters and unfrozen ground make the job quicker and safer. By late December, ice and freezing rain make roof work risky.
- Installers fill up. Lots of people decide in late November, so the first two weeks of December book up fast.
- You get more nights out of them. Lights that go up in November shine for the whole season.
Many people in Canada wait until after Remembrance Day on November 11 to turn their lights on. Hanging them a little earlier and switching them on later works fine.
When to book an installer
Book two to three weeks before you want them up. We install from late November to mid-December, on dry days. If you book by November 25, you take $50 off any package.
How long do they stay on each night?
A timer is the easy way. A common setting is on at dusk and off around 11 pm. Every one of our installs includes a timer.
When do they come down?
Most homes take lights down in the first two weeks of January. Wait for a dry day above freezing so the wire isn't frozen to the gutter. We take everything down in early January and store your lights, labelled with your address, for next year.
Want yours up this season? Ask for a price and we'll text you an exact number, usually the same day.