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Where to Buy Your Lights, and More Ways We Can Help
Everything in one place: the materials list we use on every job, where to order it, storage bins for after the season, garage organizing and handyman work. Send this page to anyone who asks.
Two ways to get your materials
- You order. Use the lists below, order and pay yourself, and have everything at your home 7 days before the job.
- Leave it up to us. Pay us the deposit and the cost of the lights, plus 15% for office work, shipping, receiving, handling and delivery on job day, and we order everything for you. We only order after you have paid. Then we send you a report of what was ordered, deliver the lights, and install them, and you keep the lights.
- You always pay first. Lights and accessories are paid for 7 days before your install, so shipped items have time to arrive. We never buy materials ahead of your payment.
- Missing a part on job day? If something is missing, such as an extension cord or hardware, we make the store run at our cost so the job happens.
Amazon order list
Order each item separately. Each link opens an Amazon search for that item. Pick a well-rated listing that matches the description, and choose Prime delivery. The estimated costs are for materials only. They do not include labor, installation or travel, which are priced on your written quote. A basic job is 100 to 150 ft along the roof edge of a one-story home, done from the ground and a ladder. A larger job is about 200 ft, includes upper lines and two-story roof edges, and uses a taller ladder. Over 200 ft is the largest size, and we plan and quote it for your home. We do not go on top of the roof, so neither job uses ridge clips.
| Item | Est. materials basic job | Est. materials larger job | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9 socket light line, white wireSockets every 12 inches, SPT-1, cut to fit. A basic job needs one 100 ft spool, or two if it is over 100 ft. A larger job (about 200 ft) needs two. | $96.00 | $128.00 | Open on Amazon |
| SPT-1 zip cord, 18 gauge, whitePlain cable with no sockets, for extension runs and custom lengths. 100 ft spool. | $28.00 | $28.00 | Open on Amazon |
| C9 LED bulbs, warm white, shatterproofE17 base, packs of 25, about $22 a pack. Includes about 10% spares. | $154.00 | $198.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Shingle tab clips (slide under shingles)Mudder 200-pack, white, for C7 and C9. Porch edge, rakes and eaves. $20 is an estimate. | $20.00 | $40.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Gutter clips (clip onto the gutter)100 green spring clips for C7 and C9, for stretches with a gutter. Not priced, so not in the totals. | - | - | Open on Amazon |
| Ridge clips (sit over the ridge cap)Packs of 100, about $26 a pack. Only if a quote includes work on the top of the roof. Not used on basic or larger jobs. | - | - | Open on Amazon |
| Slide-on plugs and adapters, SPT-1Male, female in-line and splicer plugs, no tools. About $10 per small pack. | $30.00 | $30.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Spare C9 sockets, SPT-1For repairs and if a socket is cut wrong. 25-pack, about $8. | $8.00 | $8.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Waterproofing: tape, plug covers, UV tiesSilicone tape (2 rolls, about $8 each), UV tape, plug covers, UV ties. | $40.00 | $40.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Outdoor digital timer, 2 outletsWeatherproof, 15 amp, one for each power run (roof and tree), about $16 each. | $32.00 | $32.00 | Open on Amazon |
| Estimated materials total, before tax and shippingMaterials only, not labor. Estimates only. The price at checkout is what you pay. | $408.00 | $504.00 | |
| If we order for you: materials total plus 15%Office, shipping, receiving, handling and delivery on job day. Paid in full before we order. | $469.20 | $579.60 |
The costs are estimates from the same items at other online stores, because Amazon prices could not be checked ahead of time. Quantities include about 10% spare. Prices checked by search on October 31, 2026 and may have changed. We do not earn anything from these links.
Yard Mastery order
Yard Mastery sells commercial-grade C9 kits at yardmastery.com, with free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Their 300 ft bundle is for big jobs of about 240 to 300 ft. For a job of 100 to 200 ft it is more than you need, so use the Amazon list above.
| Item | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 300 ft Christmas Light Bundle300 ft cut-to-fit C9 reel, 300 bulbs (your choice), 300 clips, 250 ft SPT-1 zip wire. | 1 | $503.90, regular $559.89 |
| Male slide plugs10-pack, for SPT-1 wire | 1 pack | $13.99 |
| Female slide plugsFor the in-line connections | 1 pack | about $14, estimated |
| Outdoor timerBuy separately, at Amazon or a hardware store | 2 | about $16 each, estimated |
| Spare sockets, tape, plug covers, UV tiesBuy separately, from Amazon or a store | 1 set | about $48, estimated |
| Estimated materials total, before tax and shippingMaterials only, not labor. Free shipping on $100 or more. You get extra footage left over. | $612 |
Home Depot and Lowe's
Good for a same-day pickup of a reel, timers or clips. Neither store had everything in our search, so you would still need a second order for zip cord and plugs.
Home Depot
Carries a 500 ft C9 spool with sockets every 12 inches, listed at $303.99, plus C9 bulbs. Its C9 LED bulbs were listed at $39.98 for 25, where online stores list them at about $19 to $25. Good for a same-day pickup of a reel, timers or clips. In our search we did not find SPT-1 zip cord or slide-on plugs.
Search Home DepotLowe's
Carries C9 socket cord in 50 ft and 100 ft lengths with 12 inch spacing that can be cut to fit, plus roof clips. In our search we did not find SPT-1 zip cord or slide-on plugs. Store prices can run higher than online.
Search Lowe'sPrices and availability were checked by search on October 31, 2026 and may have changed.
Permanent lights
Permanent lights stay up all year, and they are installed differently from seasonal holiday lights. They are priced differently to install, too. Every permanent install is custom quoted from your roof height, footage, access, wiring, controller location and how complex the job is, and our seasonal per-foot prices do not apply. You buy the lighting system, then ask us for a permanent install quote.
Govee permanent outdoor lights
The Govee store page on Amazon, with permanent outdoor light systems. Pick the length and model that fits your roofline.
Open the Govee store on AmazonExtension cables. Buy the Govee extension cables too. Without extensions, we cover the gaps with black electrical tape and black out the connections, or leave the lights running straight from one set to the next, and that can look awkward.
Search Amazon for Govee extensionsXINKAITE 150 ft permanent outdoor lights
A lower-cost permanent system that we install under the soffit. 150 ft eave lighting with app and remote control and an IP67 waterproof rating (details from the listing title). Installing it is priced differently from seasonal lights.
Open on AmazonSxlofty 150 ft permanent outdoor lights
RGB+IC smart LED eave lighting with app and remote control, IP67 waterproof, 150 ft (details from the listing title). Another permanent system you can buy.
Open on AmazonPermanent installs cover the labor, mounting, testing, app setup and basic wire management. Extension cords, timers and extra sections are not included. See our permanent lighting page for more.
Storage bins
We do not store lights, so you keep them. Plan on 2 or 3 totes with lids. Wrap each run loosely around a piece of cardboard or a reel, label each tote by area (front roof, tree, door), and keep the lid on to protect the sockets from damp and dust.
HDX 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote, black and yellow
Model 999-27G-HDX. Listed at $8.99 each at Home Depot, so about $26.97 for three. You buy the totes, and we add no charge.
Open on Home DepotIf you want your lights put in the attic after takedown, the totes must be hard-shell with flat lids, not overfilled, with a clear ladder or stairway. Otherwise we leave them in your garage, porch or driveway.
Garage clean and organize
A clear garage makes takedown and next season easy. We clean out and organize the space where your storage bins go: sorting what to keep, setting up shelves and bin zones, and labeling everything so your holiday lights are easy to find next year. Each job is quoted in writing before we start. Ask for it with your takedown.
Handyman work
We help with more than lights. Tell us what you need and we give you a written price before any work begins.
Licensed work. Under Florida law, some jobs, such as larger remodels, plumbing and electrical work, must be done by a licensed contractor. Before you book, we tell you whether we do the work ourselves or bring in a licensed professional. Prices depend on the size of the job, the materials and the access, so there are no posted prices.
Ready to ask?
Text 407-630-7980 or email orlandoholidaylighting@pm.me with a photo and what you need, and we reply with next steps.