Christmas lights for front porches, State Street storefronts and holiday gatherings in the Delaware County seat.
Media is a borough and the county seat of Delaware County, roughly 13 miles west of Philadelphia. Its nickname is Everybody’s Hometown, and in December it looks the part. We offer Christmas light installation in Media for homes and businesses, set up lighting for events, and deliver fresh-cut trees around town.
Most of the borough’s houses were built after the Civil War, and a 1940 state guide described them sitting back on shaded lawns. Three local historic districts were set up in 1975 to protect the older blocks. Add in twins, porches and streets where neighbors live close together, and Media is a town where a well-placed display counts for more than a big one.
A lit porch rail, a pair of wrapped columns and a wreath on the door read clearly from the sidewalk. Houses with bigger yards have room for trees and shrubs too. Call or fill in the form and we will send you a quote for your Media home at no charge.
State Street is the borough’s main street, lined with shops, restaurants and the Media Theatre. We outline windows, frame doors, wrap entry columns and light signs and awnings so a business stands out on the block. Offices and professional buildings near the courthouse can get the same treatment.
For borough houses we concentrate on what you see from the street: gutters, porch rails, columns, the front door and the shrubs underneath. Spacing is kept even and cords stay hidden, because on a close-set street people see the lights from a few feet away.
Parking close to the house is not always easy in Media, and a fresh-cut tree does not fit in every car. We bring the tree to your door instead, whether you live a block from State Street or out toward the edge of the borough.
String lights, bistro lights and tree lighting for backyard parties, office holiday events and fundraisers. Everything goes up before the event and comes down afterward, so you can enjoy the party and leave the lighting to us.
A good share of Media’s housing is close-set: twins, older singles on narrow lots and homes that share a driveway. On a twin, the display has to look right by itself and beside whatever is happening on the other half. Where the neighbors want to coordinate, a matched look across both porches can turn a pair of houses into one bright front.
Corner houses in the borough have two faces to light, and we treat the side that faces the cross street as part of the front rather than an afterthought.
Small front yards mean the lights are seen up close. We pay attention to things that would be lost on a big lot: straight lines along the porch, bulbs that line up at the corners and extension cords that never cross the front walk.
Media’s older homes also tend to have deep porches and decorative trim. Those are the details a display is built around. Clips hold the lights without nails or staples, which is why installers use them on older trim like this.
In 2006 Media became the first fair trade town in the United States, and its downtown is made for walking, with shops and restaurants along State Street and the trolley line ending at Orange Street. A storefront that glows in the late afternoon gets noticed by the people already on the sidewalk.
We plan business lighting around what is visible from across the street: window frames, door surrounds, awnings and planters. The lights come from us, so a shop owner has nothing to buy or find shelf space for. Ask about takedown when you request your quote.
If you own a home and a shop in Media, tell us about both when you get in touch and we will quote them together.
Offices and professional firms near the county buildings can keep it simple: a lit doorway, a wrapped pair of columns and a glowing front window say the season without getting in the way of business.
On Media streets, cars often line the curb and front walks sit close together, so ladder placement matters. The aim is to keep the sidewalk clear and stay out of your neighbor’s driveway while the lights go up and when they come down.
Cords are another thing to think about on a small lot. Outdoor outlets are not always where you want the lights, so cords are best run along porch posts, railings and the base of the wall, away from the steps and the front walk where someone could trip in the dark.
Bulb choice matters more when the house is seen close up. Mini lights on railings and shrubs give a fine, even glow at arm’s length, while C9 bulbs along the gutter give the house a clear outline from the corner. A bit of both often works well on a borough house, and you can ask about the mix when you request a quote.
Yes. The Borough of Media and the Delaware County towns around it are in our service area. We light homes, storefronts and events, and quotes are free. Whether you are a few doors off State Street or on a quieter block at the edge of the borough, tell us about the property (a few photos help) and we will send a free quote.
Yes. We can light your half on its own and stop at the shared wall, or light both halves to match if you and your neighbor want that. Matching both halves usually makes a twin look like one bright house from across the street.
Yes. Windows, doors, awnings and signs on shops, restaurants and offices can be lit for the season. Ask about takedown when you request your quote. We bring the lights for a business display, so there is nothing for you to purchase.
Most price by the job: how many feet of lights, how high they go, how many trees or shrubs are included, the colors and any timers. A small Media twin and a large single are very different jobs, so we quote each one. There is no charge for the quote. Sending a photo of the front of the house when you get in touch helps us put the quote together.
Yes. We deliver fresh-cut Christmas trees to homes in Media. Call us to set up a delivery. If you want the lights and the tree at the same time, mention both when you call.
Usually C9 bulbs along gutters and eaves, which are larger and easy to see from the street, and mini lights on shrubs, railings and branches. We help you pick colors and bulb sizes that suit the house. On a porch seen up close, the neatness of the spacing matters as much as the bulb style.