Everything to safely hang, power, and take down a full holiday season of rooflines.
Curated starter gear · buy direct from trusted retailers · no markup
Start on the Core Rigging tier so you can quote and hang your first paid rooflines without sinking cash you don't have yet. Book a handful of neighborhood jobs, bank the deposits, then reinvest into commercial-grade C9 bulbs and the pro takedown gear that lets you scale to whole streets. The season is short, so buy the essentials first and upgrade between installs.
Typical starter cost: $620–$3850
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22-ft telescoping fiberglass extension ladder (Type IA, 300 lb) Safe roofline and gutter-line access for two-story homes Werner | $260–$420 | Shop → |
Roof-anchor fall protection kit (harness, rope, anchor) Fall arrest so you can work steep rooflines legally and safely Malta Dynamics | $120–$220 | Shop → |
Cordless clip / gutter hook installation tool set Attach all-in-one clips to shingles and gutters fast All Trade / generic light clip tool | $25–$55 | Shop → |
Assorted C9 all-in-one shingle & gutter clips (500 pack) Universal clips that hold C9 line on any roof edge HGP (Holiday Guys) | $30–$60 | Shop → |
Insulated work gloves + LED headlamp Grip and hands-free light for cold, short winter days Mechanix / Energizer | $25–$50 | Shop → |
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C9 commercial-grade LED bulbs, warm white (250 pack) The core product buyers pay for on roofline runs Wintergreen Lighting | $120–$220 | Shop → |
SPT-1 empty C9 socket wire spool, 500 ft green Cut-to-length custom runs sized to each roofline Novelty Lights | $70–$130 | Shop → |
SPT-1 male & female vampire plug kit Terminate custom runs on-site without solder Novelty Lights | $15–$35 | Shop → |
Outdoor grounded extension cords, 25 ft (3-pack) Reach receptacles and daisy-chain roof sections Southwire | $40–$80 | Shop → |
Outdoor mechanical light timer (2-pack) Automatic dusk on / dawn off so buyers never touch it BN-LINK / Woods | $20–$40 | Shop → |
GFCI outdoor extension cord with inline breaker Shock protection on wet winter installs GE / Southwire | $25–$45 | Shop → |
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Commercial light reel storage system (set of 3) Coil runs without tangles for takedown and reuse next year Bag-A-Reel / SANTA'S BAGS | $30–$70 | Shop → |
Heavy-duty zippered light storage totes (3-pack) Protect and organize inventory in the off-season SANTA'S BAGS / IRIS | $40–$80 | Shop → |
Laser distance measure, 165 ft Measure linear roofline footage fast for accurate quotes Bosch | $40–$80 | Shop → |
Non-contact voltage tester + outlet circuit tester Verify live outlets and grounding before you plug in a full run Klein Tools | $25–$45 | Shop → |
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Battery-powered light installation pole system Reach high peaks and second stories from the ground, fewer ladder moves Little Giant / Xtenda | $150–$300 | Shop → |
Commercial C9 pre-strung spools, 1000 ft warm white Bulk stock to outfit whole streets and commercial clients Wintergreen Lighting | $300–$600 | Shop → |
Roof-safe rubber-sole work boots + knee pads Traction and joint protection for full days on shingles Cougar Paws | $120–$220 | Shop → |
Ridgeline / peak anchor light stakes and mega-clip assortment Handle peaks, ridges, and landscape runs commercial buyers want HGP / Wintergreen | $40–$90 | Shop → |
Branded yard signs (10-pack) + magnetic truck signs Turn every install into neighborhood lead generation VViViD / generic | $60–$150 | Shop → |
Run the business, not just the gear. The kit gives you the spreadsheet back-office; the course teaches you to price, win clients, and scale.
Get the ops kit See the full courseEvery item here is the beginner-right version — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, not the pro overkill you don't need yet. It's the exact loadout taught in the course.