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💡 Outdoor String Lights Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to hang outdoor patio string lights — strands, poles, guide wire, hooks, and timers.

Project Details

Area Length (feet)

Mounting Method (1=posts, 2=existing structure, 3=guide wire)

1 = install new posts, 2 = attach to house/fence, 3 = guide wire between anchor points

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Outdoor Patio String Lights

Main string light strands for the patio canopy

String Light Poles

Freestanding poles to mount lights without a structure

Stainless cable to suspend lights across open spans

Carabiner Hooks

Clip strands to guide wire or poles easily

Outdoor Smart Timer

Schedule lights to turn on at dusk automatically

Replacement Bulbs

Keep spares on hand for bulb-out replacements

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Pro Tips

✓ Catenary sag looks best at roughly 1 foot of drop per 10 feet of span
✓ S14 Edison bulbs are durable and replace easily without replacing the whole strand
✓ Ground-spike poles are faster to install than concrete-set posts
✓ A smart timer lets you control lights from your phone — worth the upgrade

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