The holiday season is a time for creating memories, sharing joy, and transforming your home into a beacon of warmth and celebration. But if you’ve ever wrestled with tangled lights, climbed ladders in freezing weather, or struggled to make your display look “just right,” you know how stressful holiday decorating can be. That’s where the professionals can help. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what to expect when you choose a team to design and install your outdoor holiday display, from your first consultation to post-season takedown and storage.
Hiring a professional holiday lighting team transforms the often overwhelming task of decorating into a streamlined, stress-free experience. Instead of dealing with tangled wires, burnt-out bulbs, and icy rooftops, homeowners can expect a well-organized process led by experts who handle everything from design to takedown. With the right team, you’ll receive a custom lighting plan tailored to your home, safe and efficient installation using high-quality materials, and post-season support that ensures your property is protected and your display shines bright all season long.
The process starts with a brief conversation and digital consultation. During this stage, the team will:
From there, the design team will create a custom holiday lighting plan for your review. This design highlights areas such as rooftops, chimneys, entryways, driveways, and walkways.
You’ll receive a digital preview and a personalized quote. Since every home is unique, most professionals don’t offer generic pricing packages. The quote for your project reflects the exact size, scope, and complexity of your installation.
Once your design is approved and your date reserved, the professional team arrives to install your lights. The installers are highly trained and experienced in roof work, so you can expect a safe, clean installation that protects your property.
Key features of our installation process:
Professionals can focus on high-impact areas like rooftops, driveways, walkways, and main entrances, ensuring your display is visible, balanced, and stunning from every angle.
A professional lighting team includes programming to fit your lighting schedule. They’ll set your lights to turn on and off automatically without timers to buy or buttons to push.
The holidays are busy enough, you shouldn’t have to climb a ladder to fix a burnt-out bulb.
If a light strand needs an adjustment or a bulb burns out, a professional team offers in-season maintenance calls. They’ll handle the issue promptly so your display continues looking perfect all season long.
Come January, the professional team returns to carefully remove your lights. No frozen fingers, no tangled cords, no damaged shingles.
They’ll then store your lighting system in their climate-controlled facility until next season. You never have to worry about storage, clutter, or damaged strands.
Unlike DIY setups or cookie-cutter services, MAT Lighting offers bespoke holiday lighting designs built specifically for your home. Every detail is tailored to highlight your property’s unique architecture, landscaping, and style.
We don’t use store-bought, one-size-fits-all packages. Instead, our commercial-grade lights (the same quality featured at Phipps Conservatory and other public installations) deliver professional brilliance, durability, and energy efficiency you won’t find in retail strands.
And because we’re a family-owned company based in the North Hills, we understand local homes, weather, and neighborhood aesthetics better than anyone.
This year, skip the ladder, the tangled strands, and the unpredictable results. With MAT Lighting, your home can become a showpiece of the season.
From the first consultation to January takedown, you’ll know exactly what to expect: reliability, safety, and unmatched service.
We serve only the North Hills of Pittsburgh, including Ross Township, McCandless, Wexford, Franklin Park, and surrounding communities. Because our schedule fills quickly, early booking is the best way to secure your installation date and maximize savings.
Contact MAT Lighting today to schedule your consultation. Let us handle the lights, so you can enjoy the holidays.
