Holiday lights guide
Do I need to be home for Christmas light installation?
Written by Backyard Boys Lawn Co., San Antonio ยท October 27, 2026
No. Most of our customers are at work when we install. We just need:
- Access to the roofline, front and sides
- An outdoor outlet for the lights to plug into
- Side gates unlocked and pets inside
Everything we do is outside, so there is no need to let anyone into your house.
Before install day
When you approve your design, we confirm the details we need: any gate code, dogs in the yard, where the outdoor outlet is, and anything tricky about the roof. Text them to us once and they stay in your file, so the crew has them on install day and again at takedown in January.
The outdoor outlet matters. Lights should plug into an outdoor outlet with a reset button (a GFCI), which shuts off on its own if water gets in. Electricians recommend GFCI outlets for outdoor lights for exactly that reason. Most homes have one by the garage or the front porch. If yours does not, tell us when you book and we talk through options before install day. Running a cord through a window or a door that gets closed on it is a fire risk, and safety guides warn against it.
What happens on install day
- The day before, we text you your arrival window from 210-595-9546.
- The crew installs your roofline, plus any trees, garage outline or wreaths you added. Bulbs clip onto the roof edge and gutters. We do not nail or staple into your house.
- We test everything with the lights on, section by section, before we pack up.
- We show you the outlet your lights use, so if they ever go out after rain you know where the reset button is. More on that in what to do if your lights go out.
- You get a text when we are done, so you can see them lit that evening.
Gate codes and dogs
Text us the gate code and let us know about any dogs. Even friendly dogs get excited around ladders, so we ask that they stay inside while the crew works. Keep kids clear of the work area too, since there are ladders and tools on site.
How long does it take?
It depends on the house and what you picked. A simple roofline goes quickly, while two-story homes, trees and wreaths take longer. Your arrival window text gives you the timing for your house.
When should I book?
Earlier is better: install days fill from early November, and we group installs by area so the crew spends its time on your lights instead of driving. See when to put up Christmas lights in San Antonio, or get your price on our Christmas light installation page.
Quick answers
Do I need to be home for Christmas light installation?
No. We need access to the roofline and an outdoor outlet. Leave side gates unlocked and pets inside, and we take care of the rest.
When will the crew arrive?
We text you the day before with your arrival window, from 210-595-9546.
What if I have a gate code or dogs?
Text us the gate code and let us know about any dogs. We keep it in your file so the crew has it every visit, including takedown.
Do you need to come inside?
No. Everything is outside: the roofline, the outdoor outlet and any trees or wreaths you picked.
What if I do not have an outdoor outlet?
Tell us when you book. Most homes have one by the garage or the front porch. If yours does not, we talk through options before install day.