Contractor Resource Center
Everything a professional Christmas light and permanent lighting installer needs. Guides, calculators, training, and supplies. All in one place. Bookmark this page.
Installation Guides
Field-tested guides written for working contractors. No fluff. No theory. Straight to the information you need on the job site.
- Voltage Drop Guide. Wire gauge charts, max run lengths, and the formula every installer needs. Stop guessing and start calculating.
- Power Injection Guide. How to feed additional power into long light runs. Equipment lists and step-by-step wiring instructions.
- How to Hang Christmas Lights on a Roofline. Clip selection, spacing charts, ladder safety, and techniques for every roof type.
- Permanent LED Lighting Installation Guide. Full walkthrough of the King Permanent Lighting system. Components, wiring, mounting, and controller setup.
- Permanent LED Lighting Troubleshooting. Diagnostic steps for the most common permanent lighting issues. Fix problems fast.
Tools and Calculators
Get your numbers right before you buy materials or quote a price.
- All Calculators. Hub page with links to every calculator we offer.
- Tree Lighting Calculator. Price any tree by type and height. Covers deciduous, evergreen, and branch wraps.
- Bush Lighting Calculator. Enter bush dimensions and get exact strand counts and pricing.
- Full Installation Calculator at ChristmasLights.io. Advanced calculator with cost estimates and material lists.
Blog Articles
Deep dives into the topics that affect your bottom line.
- C9 vs C7 Christmas Lights: Which Should You Use?. The definitive comparison for professional installers.
- Christmas Light Installation Pricing Guide. How to price jobs for profit. Real numbers from real contractors.
- How to Start a Christmas Light Installation Business. From zero to booked out. The roadmap for new contractors.
- Best Wholesale Christmas Lights for Professional Installers. Where to buy, what to look for, and what to avoid.
- How Much Does Christmas Light Installation Cost?. Real pricing breakdown for homeowners. Rooflines, bushes, trees, and wreaths.
Training and Education
Build your skills and grow your business with resources from Jason Geiman and the installer community.
- ChristmasLights.io Training Programs. Online courses and in-person training for Christmas light and permanent lighting installation. Business systems, sales scripts, and installation techniques.
- Christmas Light Installers Facebook Group. 43,000+ contractors sharing tips, asking questions, and helping each other grow. Free to join.
- Podcast and YouTube. Jason Geiman shares contractor business strategies, installation walkthroughs, and industry updates weekly.
Shop Contractor Supplies
Commercial-grade products at wholesale prices. Built for installers who need reliability job after job.
- C9 LED Christmas Lights. The industry standard for roofline installations.
- C7 LED Christmas Lights. Perfect for detailed trim work and smaller rooflines.
- Pro Light Kits. Matched bulbs, stringers, and clips in one package. Order and go.
- Professional Light Clips. Gutter clips, shingle tabs, and all-in-one options for every roof type.
- Bulk Wire and Zip Cord. SPT-1 and SPT-2 in bulk spools. Stock your truck for the season.
- Extension Cables and Splitters. Commercial-grade power distribution for clean installs.
- King Permanent Lighting Systems. Complete permanent LED lighting solutions. Controllers, channels, LED strips, and accessories.
- King Permanent Lighting Kits. Everything you need for your first permanent install in one box.
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