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Holiday lighting in Ham Lake, MN
Warm white C9s, cut to your roofline, hung and looked after all season.
Glass House lights Ham Lake rooflines each winter with deluxe C9 bulbs in warm white. Every run is custom cut to that roofline's measurements, so the finished line looks clean and deliberate rather than draped.
Carson Brenny, the owner, handles every display from the first measurement to the spring takedown, with no crews or subcontractors, so the person who designs your roofline is the person who hangs it.
SEASON-LONG WARRANTY
On three-year contracts, if a bulb goes out, an outlet trips or a timer resets, we come and fix it free within 48 hours.
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Owner-operated
Based in Ham Lake
HAM LAKE SPECIFICS
What holiday lighting means in Ham Lake
The local conditions that shape how Glass House approaches holiday lighting in Ham Lake, and the standards it holds to on every visit.
OUR HOME BASE
Owner-operated from Ham Lake
Glass House is owner-operated and based in Ham Lake, and Ham Lake homes are the shortest drive on our route. The person who quotes a Ham Lake home is the person who does the work, so every detail discussed at the quote is carried out by the same person, with no crew or subcontractor in between.
TREES
Oaks protected by a no-cut season
Ham Lake protects its oaks with a no-cut period from April 1 through July 15 to slow the spread of oak wilt. Oak shade keeps roofs and siding damp long after rain and dew, which gives algae, moss and lichen the moisture they need. Oak leaves, catkins and acorns pack gutters, and wet debris left on a roof holds moisture against the shingles and feeds further growth. Displays follow the roofline only, so the trees themselves are left unlit.
ELECTRICAL
Outlets and wiring
The display runs from your exterior outlets on its timer. Glass House is not an electrical service and does not inspect or repair outlets or wiring, so a faulty outlet, a GFCI problem or an electrical-supply issue belongs with an electrician. If something looks unsafe, we tell you before we install.
WINTER WORK
The one service without water
Holiday lighting is the one Glass House service that needs no water, which is why it carries on after homeowners shut off their outside spigots and it gets too cold to clean efficiently. It is the winter half of the year, and it runs on nothing more than your exterior outlets and a timer.
Sources: City of Ham Lake, Oak Wilt (Parks and Forestry).
HOW IT WORKS
From consultation to storage
Full service means you never handle a ladder or a box of lights. It is not an upsell; it is the service.
THE 50% SEASONAL DEPOSIT
Your lights are custom cut and ordered for your home before install, so each season begins with a 50% deposit. The deposit is applied to your final invoice.
01
Consultation
We talk through your home and your roofline, and Carson measures the runs the lights will cover. That measurement is what your quote is built on, so nothing is priced from a guess.
02
A mockup first
You see a mockup of the lights before anything is cut, so changes happen on paper rather than on your roof, and everyone agrees on the finished look before the lights are ordered.
03
You pick your install week
Installs start November 1. Choose the week that works for you, and your lights are cut to your roofline ahead of it, so they are ready to hang on install day.
04
Install and timer
We hang every run and set the timer before we leave, so the lights come on and go off by themselves all season. You never need to climb a ladder or untangle a strand.
05
Takedown and storage
Takedown is included with both contracts. On a three-year contract your lights are stored through the off season, then go back up the next year at the same locked rate.
FOR HAM LAKE HOMES
What to know before your visit
EARLY FALL
Book and design
Lighting books from early fall, while cleaning season is still running, so the design is settled well before installs begin.
NOVEMBER
Installed and timed
During the install, Carson sets the timer, so the display turns on and off by itself through the holidays with nothing for you to manage.
WINTER
Ice on the roofline
If ice builds along the eaves during the season, steam ice dam removal is on call through the winter and is quoted for your roof.
SPRING
Down once the season ends
The lights come down in spring, once the season is over, and there is nothing for you to store, sort or climb for.
PRICING
What holiday lighting costs
YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTING, AT A GLANCE
FROM NOV 1
One-year lease
From $700
Starts at $700, with a 100 linear ft minimum. Full rate, no warranty
Three-year contract
15% off
15% off, with the rate locked for all three seasons
Season-Long Warranty
Included
Three-year contracts: fixes within 48 hours, free
Consultation and mockup
Included
You see the layout before anything is cut
Install, takedown and storage
Included
Timer set at install, and off-season storage on three-year contracts
Most homes run 100 to 200 feet of roofline
From $700
Deluxe Holiday Lighting typically runs $595–$1,200 for our full service on a three-year contract, warranty and storage included. Every home is different, so Carson confirms the exact price for yours.
THE OWNER
The person who quotes your home does the work
Glass House is owned and run by Carson Brenny, with no crews, subcontractors or handoffs. He grew up in Ham Lake, went to Blaine High School and has worked full-time in exterior cleaning for six years. The person who quotes your home is the person who arrives, does the work and walks it with you at the end.
Every job receives the gentlest method that will do the work, because too much force or too strong a mix can cause damage that no cleaning undoes. Every homeowner receives a clear explanation of what is on the house, why the method was chosen and what cleaning can and cannot fix, before any money is spent.
IN CARSON'S WORDS
“It's my neighbors' homes: their biggest investment, one of the places they spend the most time, and where the people they care about most live. It's something everyone should enjoy, and I believe that.”
Carson Brenny, owner
WHAT IS INCLUDED
What holiday lighting includes and excludes
Every install includes the full service, from the first measurement to spring takedown. This is where the service starts and stops.
INCLUDED
In every holiday lighting install
• A consultation and a measurement of your roofline
• A mockup before anything is cut
• Deluxe warm white C9s, custom cut to your roofline
• Install in the week you choose, with the timer set
• Takedown and storage
• Three-year contracts: a season-long warranty and fixes within 48 hours
NOT INCLUDED
Outside holiday lighting
• Trees, bushes or decor beyond the roofline
• Colors other than warm white
• Inspecting, repairing or certifying outlets and wiring
• Faulty outlets, GFCIs or electrical-supply problems
• A warranty on one-year leases
EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
Cut to fit, hung once, looked after
Deluxe C9 bulbs in warm white only, with every run custom cut to your roofline's measurements so the line looks clean instead of draped. The timer is set at install, and spare bulbs and timers are kept on hand for service calls.
HAM LAKE QUESTIONS
Holiday Lighting in Ham Lake: FAQ
When do you install lights in Ham Lake?
Installs start November 1, and each home's week is chosen after its mockup. Exterior cleaning continues through November 15, so the two seasons overlap for two weeks, and a final fall window cleaning can be booked in the same stretch as your lights.
Do you serve all of Ham Lake?
Yes, every neighborhood. Glass House is based in Ham Lake, so homes here are the shortest drive on the route and there is never a trip fee. Carson often works within a few miles of where he grew up, and he quotes, cleans and walks every job himself.
How much does holiday lighting cost?
A one-year lease starts at $700, with a 100 linear foot minimum, and a three-year contract saves 15%. Deluxe Holiday Lighting typically runs $595–$1,200 for our full service on a three-year contract, warranty and storage included. Every home is different, so Carson confirms the exact price for yours. Most homes have 100 to 200 feet of roofline, and Carson measures yours before confirming.
What is the difference between one year and three?
A one-year lease is the full rate with no warranty, and we take the lights back after the season. A three-year contract is 15% off, with that rate locked for all three seasons and the Season-Long Warranty and off-season storage included. The lights and the work are the same either way.
Can I choose a color, or have my trees lit?
Glass House lights rooflines only, in deluxe warm white C9s, and does not light trees, bushes or decor beyond the roofline. Keeping to one color and one kind of install is how we keep quality high, rates competitive and warranty parts in stock. If you would like more lit, we will still quote your roofline.
What if a bulb goes out?
On a three-year contract, let us know and we will fix it free within 48 hours, because the Season-Long Warranty covers bulbs, tripped outlets, reset timers and anything else that affects how the lights perform. We keep extra bulbs and timers in stock. A one-year lease does not include a warranty.
