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Holiday Lighting Service Checklist for Properties
Before approving a holiday lighting service, confirm in writing the display areas, materials and ownership, power sources, install and removal dates, in-season service and response, storage, insurance and exclusions.
Key takeaways
- Areas and materials
- Power and controls
- Schedule
- In-season service
- Removal, storage and exclusions
Areas and materials
- List of display areas
- Materials per area
- Whether materials are owned or provided
Power and controls
- Outlet and circuit locations
- Timers or controls and the on/off schedule
- Who resolves tripped circuits
A site walk confirms these.
Schedule
- Install window and working hours
- Removal date
- Resident or tenant notice
See the timeline.
In-season service
- Whether outage service is included
- How to report an issue
- Post-storm checks
Removal, storage and exclusions
- Who removes and stores
- Insurance certificates if required by the property
- Written exclusions
Storage is covered in the removal and storage guide.
Frequently asked questions
Why use a checklist?
It turns assumptions into written responsibilities before the season starts.
Is in-season service always included?
No. Confirm it in the written scope.
Should the property request insurance certificates?
If the property or management company requires them, ask before work begins.