When the holidays roll around and you’re considering decking out your home in lights, it’s tempting to try and save money by doing everything yourself—or hiring someone off the internet with a “cheap” quote. But here’s the thing: hiring a licensed and insured team like Midas Holiday Lighting makes a big difference. Below we’ll walk through why that matters—especially for your peace of mind, your property, and the end result.
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1. Safety & Liability: It’s Not Just About Looking Good
Installing roof-line lights, tree wraps, pathway lighting—these jobs sound festive and fun, but they come with real risks. Slips on ladders, electrical shorts, weather exposure—any of these can turn a holiday decoration into a real hazard.
A licensed installer has typically undergone training, follows electrical codes, and understands how to safely rig and connect lighting systems.
Insurance means that if something goes wrong—say a light string causes a roof leak, or a crew member gets injured—you’re not on the hook. Midas mentions explicitly: “Serving CT, NY, NJ & TN with licensed, insured local pros.”
With unlicensed/uninsured amateurs, you might find yourself responsible for damages, medical bills, or code violations.
Bottom line: Money saved by choosing “cheap” could cost you big if something goes wrong.
2. Quality + Professionalism: It Shows in the Details
Midas Holiday Lighting boasts a process that includes: a free visit & measure, a custom design plan, professional installation, seasonal maintenance, removal & storage. That entire chain is bolstered by being licensed & insured.
With a licensed service, you’ll get professional equipment, proper securing of lights (wind and weather resistant), and attention to structural/roof/surface concerns.
Insured crews are motivated to maintain standards—they have reputations to protect, regulatory hoops to jump.
Because Midas says they’ve been lighting homes for 8+ years with full insurance & safety-first crews. That kind of track record signals reliability.
This means less flicker, fewer burnt-out strings, better layout and more “wow” factor for your investment.
3. Longer Term Value: It’s More Than Just One Season
When you hire a team that’s licensed and insured, you’re not just paying for a one-day job. You’re investing in a service that takes the whole season into account.
Midas’s packages include season-long maintenance — if a light goes out or something shifts, they fix it at no extra charge.
They also handle removal and storage, which means your lights are taken down carefully and stored safely for next year — less wear and tear, fewer surprises next season.
If you hired an unlicensed person, replacements or adjustments might be extra, or you might be left scrambling.
Thus, paying a little more up front for licensed/insured service often saves you hassle (and extra cost) down the road.
4. Protection for Your Home & Your Property Value
Your home is a big investment. Holiday lighting is fun, but poorly done lighting can lead to damage: nails in shingles, water intrusion, sagging wires, burned-out circuits.
A licensed installer will know how to fasten lights without compromising roofing, gutters, siding or landscaping.
Because Midas serves New Jersey (and beyond) and highlights “Rooflines, Trees, Garden” in their gallery.
Insured means that if damage does occur, your homeowner policy (or the contractor’s coverage) can kick in instead of you trying to handle it alone.
So you’re not just getting lights — you’re protecting your property and preserving its value.
5. Professionalism in Communication & Reliability
Think about what happens when you hire someone who’s unlicensed/uninsured: calls go unanswered, inconsistent quality, disappearing crews, lack of guarantees. With a professional service like Midas you get:
A free quote and measurement so you know what you’re getting.
A custom design so you can approve the look ahead of time.
Clear service terms: installation, maintenance, removal.
A company that’s done “800+ homes” and is local.
Contact information, customer reviews, accountability.
All that makes the holiday season less stressful and “wow” more likely.
6. Compliance, Permits & Insurance: Hidden Advantages
Especially in certain municipalities (towns, HOAs, condos) there may be rules about lighting, ladders on roofs, electrical load, safe wiring, insurance certificates. Licensed/insured contractors know this and handle it.
Midas lists their service areas: New Jersey & Staten Island, Westchester, Nashville.
They mention “Licensed & Insured Experts” as part of why 800+ families choose them.
If you tried to DIY or hire a neighbor, you might inadvertently violate regs or face unexpected risk.
7. It Lets You Enjoy the Season — Not Worry About It
Ultimately, the best part is: you get to relax and enjoy your decorated home rather than climbing ladders, untangling lights, wrestling extension cords, or messing with cold afternoon weather.
Midas’s promise: “100% hands-off for you” — they design, install, maintain and remove.
That means more cocoa and family time, less stress.
When you hire a licensed & insured company like Midas Holiday Lighting, you’re choosing more than just bright lights: you’re choosing safety, professionalism, long-term value, protection for your home, compliance with regulations, and the ability to just sit back and enjoy.
If you’re in New Jersey, Staten Island, Westchester or even Tennessee (yes—they serve multiple regions) and you’re looking at transforming your home for the holidays, this is a difference you’ll see and feel.
Want to get started? Midas offers a free quote and walkthrough to measure and plan. Take the hassle out of holiday lighting — let the licensed & insured pros bring the sparkle.
Call us today: (609) 968-3339
Visit us online: www.midaslighting.com
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