Residential · Maplewood
Christmas light installation in Maplewood, NJ
Hometown lights.
Maplewood is home. Jolly Watts is based here, so when we say we are your neighbors, we mean it. Our Christmas light installation in Maplewood is designed for the town's Colonials, Tudors, Dutch Colonials, and Victorians.
Yes, we light homes in Maplewood. Our base is right here in town, installs start in September, and our last install date before Christmas is December 10.
Lighting your hometown
Maplewood is known for friendly streets, a walkable village, and a wonderful mix of older homes. Colonials, Tudors, Dutch Colonials, and Victorians often sit side by side, and many have deep front porches and big trees.
Because we are based here, we know how the town looks in December. We design lighting that fits the street: warm white lines, framed doors, and wrapped trees that look wonderful when people stroll past on their way to the village.
What we light in Maplewood
Dutch Colonials
Curved gambrel rooflines traced in warm light, a signature look for this style.
Tudors and Victorians
Gables, porches, and trim lit to bring out the character.
Classic Colonials
Simple, balanced lines with a bright, framed front door.
Big front porches and trees
Porch edges, railings, and wrapped trees that welcome neighbors.
Every design is made for your home.
Your local lighting team
Our office is right here in Maplewood, so site visits and service calls are quick. We design, hang, look after, and take down your lights, and we store the lights we installed until next season.
If you own a business in Maplewood Village or elsewhere in town, see our commercial Christmas lighting.
A closer look at Maplewood
Maplewood is a town that does the holidays well. Neighbors decorate their porches, the village lights up, and families walk the streets to look at the displays.
As a Maplewood company, we feel it as residents as well as installers, and we take pride in helping the town glow. The homes here are as varied as the people.
Some are grand Colonials and Tudors on wide lots, while others are charming Dutch Colonials and Victorians close to the sidewalk. A deep front porch is a common feature, and porches are the perfect place for warm light.
We work out of Maplewood, so we are often on the same streets as our customers. That means quick visits, fast service calls, and a crew that cares how the town looks.
If something needs adjusting, we are close enough to fix it quickly. Maplewood loves a good holiday tradition, and we like to think of our lighting as a part of it.
Families here walk through the village, gather around the tree lights, and then stroll home past the porches on their street. A warm, tidy display on your house becomes a landmark on that walk.
Because we live and work here, we also know the quirks of Maplewood houses: older wiring, covered porches without outlets, and rooflines that have been added to over the years. We plan for them, so the install goes smoothly.
Holiday lighting designs for Maplewood
Most displays combine a few of these design types. Here is how each one works on Maplewood homes.
Roofline lighting
Roofline lighting on a Maplewood Dutch Colonial follows the curve of the gambrel roof in a smooth, sculptural line.
Wreaths
Wreaths on the door and in the porch windows suit the town's friendly, neighborly style.
Garlands
Garland on porch railings and posts makes Maplewood's deep front porches feel like part of the holiday celebration.
Tree and shrub wraps
Wrapped front-yard trees give homes a warm focal point from the street.
Windows and doors
Framing windows and doors brings out the character of Tudors, Colonials, and Victorians alike.
Porches and pathways
Lit steps and walks welcome the neighbors who stroll through town in December.
Lighting ideas for Maplewood homes
Follow the gambrel
A Dutch Colonial's curved roof looks wonderful traced in warm white. Follow the curve smoothly for a clean, sculptural look.
Glow on the porch
Run light along the porch roof and railing. It turns the porch into a warm room that can be seen from the street.
Wrap the front-yard tree
Many Maplewood yards have a beautiful tree out front. Wrapping it adds height and softness to the display.
Keep Tudor gables sharp
Trace the steep gables with a thin, even line. It shows off the character of the house.
How it works in Maplewood
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Get your design
Tell us about your home and see a lighting design made for it.
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Meet us for your quote
We visit, walk the property, and give you a clear quote.
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We install
Our licensed and insured crew hangs your lights with roof-safe clips.
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Takedown and storage
We take the lights down in January and store them until next season.
Why Maplewood neighbors choose Jolly Watts
We live here too
Your lights are installed by a team that knows the town.
Fast and personal
Quick visits, quick answers, and a response within 24 hours.
Full warranty
A full warranty on our installation. Storm and flood damage excluded.
Getting ready for your install
Because our office is in Maplewood, we can usually come by quickly for a design visit. We will look at the roofline, porch, and trees, and talk through the look you want.
After you approve the quote, we schedule your install, hang the lights, check each strand, and take care of the display all season. In January we remove everything and store it for you.
Serving Maplewood and nearby
Maplewood is in Essex County. Our base is right here in Maplewood. We also light homes in nearby towns across New Jersey.
Plan early for the best results
Booking is open now, and installs start as early as September. This season, our last install date before Christmas is December 10. Homes fill up in the order people book, so the earlier we talk, the more choice you have.
Ready to see your home aglow?
Get my designQuestions, answered
Yes. Our home base is in Maplewood, which makes visits and service calls very quick.
Yes. We design the lines to follow the gambrel shape so it looks smooth and intentional.
Yes. We offer commercial Christmas lighting with an in-person walkthrough and quote.
Design, installation, a full warranty, takedown in January, and storage of the lights we installed.
Booking is open now, installs start as early as September, and the last install date before Christmas is December 10.
We are always glad to work with our neighbors.
Yes. We plan the display so it looks great from the sidewalk, with tidy cords and neat lines.
Yes. Tell us what you already have and we will design lights that complement it.