It might be the season of good will to all, but you
still shouldn't let down your guard when hiring a professional to
put up your home's exterior decorations.
To ensure you get a reputable holiday decoration company,
Christmas
Decor, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, and franchised across
the United States and Canada, offers the following checklist:
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Training and credentials
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Do they have proof of insurance?
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Where and how were they trained?
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Are they trained to work with electricity?
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Will they be there next year?
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Do they have referrals and photographs of their work?
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Do they have uniformed crews?
Service inclusion
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Are decorations customized for your property?
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Is their program flexible to offer changing looks and colors
over time?
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Do they proactively service decorations, or must
you call them?
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What type of installation hardware do they use? (Staples and
nails can damage your home.)
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Is everything -- general maintenance, takedown and storage,
etc. -- included in the service?
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Do they give you decorating options that allow you to build
your program over time?
Product quality
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Do you have to buy the decorations?
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Do they use only premier quality products that are consistent
from year to year?
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Do they exclusively use outdoor UL-approved extension
cords?
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Do they use garlands and wreaths that are of
decor quality; do they have samples you can inspect?
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What is the bulb life on their mini lights and C-bulbs?
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Do they use 15-amp, commercial timers that are capable of
handling the power needs of outdoor decorations?
