Why the questions matter
A holiday lighting company in Annapolis is being trusted with your roofline, your trees and your front door for two months of the year. The quality of the display depends on decisions made before anyone climbs a ladder.
The questions below help separate a full-service holiday lighting company from a crew that only hangs strings. Each one is paired with how Aqua-Bright Irrigation & Illumination answers it for homes in Annapolis Overlook, the Anne Arundel County community in the Annapolis suburbs where it offers a dedicated holiday lighting service.
1. Will you design the display with me?
A good Christmas lighting company starts with a design conversation, not a ladder. Aqua-Bright's lighting specialists work with the homeowner to create the lighting scheme for the house, so there is no trial and error once the lights go up.
2. White lights or multicolored?
Ask whether the company can do both and help you choose. Aqua-Bright designs with modern white string lights or nostalgic multicolored Christmas bulbs, and helps homeowners pick the color scheme that suits their style. Annapolis Overlook has both homes and condominiums, and the right answer can differ between them.
3. What parts of the property can you light?
A company that only offers rooflines limits your design. Aqua-Bright's Annapolis Overlook service covers:
- Wreaths
- Trees and shrubs
- Roofs
- Outdoor fixtures, including light fixtures and hardscaping
4. What bulbs do you use?
Bulb choice affects how the display holds up through a Maryland winter. Aqua-Bright uses energy-efficient LED lights and FX Luminaire products. Its stated reasons:
- LEDs use less energy than conventional CFL bulbs, which matters for a display left on for long evenings.
- LEDs do not shatter easily, even in cold temperatures.
- Their sturdy design means they do not need replacing for many years.
5. How does your crew stay safe on the roof?
Hanging lights from a rooftop and landscape features is dangerous and slow for anyone without the right equipment and procedures. Ask what the crew brings. Aqua-Bright's installers arrive with the appropriate equipment and follow the necessary safety measures, so the homeowner never has to.
6. Who takes the lights down?
Takedown is the part many homeowners forget to ask about. Aqua-Bright returns at the end of the season to remove the lights safely. If you would rather keep them up, it can schedule regular maintenance to keep them working year-round.
7. Can I see your work?
Any Christmas lighting company should be able to show past displays. Aqua-Bright publishes an online portfolio of its work and customer reviews on its site. It serves clients across several Maryland counties, as well as Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
The same company also installs and maintains permanent landscape lighting for walkways, gardens, steps, entrances and driveways. That can be useful if you want holiday and year-round lighting planned together.