“How much does it cost to have my Christmas lights installed?” is the first question almost everyone asks — and the honest answer is that it depends on your home. But it doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s exactly what drives the price, and what’s usually included.
How holiday lighting is usually priced
Professional installers typically price by the linear footage lit and the complexity of the design — and, importantly, the price usually bundles the whole season into one number: the lights themselves, the installation, in-season maintenance if something goes out, takedown after the holidays, and often storage until next year. That’s a very different thing from buying strands at a big-box store and doing it yourself.
What actually moves the price
- How much you light — just the main roofline, or roofline plus trim, columns, and landscaping.
- Home height and stories — a two-story or elevated stilt home takes more time and equipment to reach safely.
- Design complexity — clean roof outline vs. wrapped palms, multiple peaks, and detailed trim.
- Whether lights are provided — commercial-grade LED strands (brighter and more weather-tough) are typically part of the service.
- Storage — having your custom set stored and reused makes future seasons simpler and often cheaper.
Why we don’t publish a flat price
We’re a local referral service, and we’d rather not quote a number we can’t stand behind for your specific home. A small single-story roofline and a two-story home with wrapped columns and palms are genuinely different jobs. Instead, a free quote gets you one clear price for your home — from one vetted local installer, not a stack of competing bids.
Two ways to keep the cost sensible
Book early. Late summer to early fall is when installers set their schedules; the best dates and prices go first. And reuse your set — once a custom installation is measured, built, and stored, future seasons are faster to install and there’s no buying lights again.
Get a real number for your home
The fastest way to know what your display will cost is a quick, free quote. Tell us what you’re picturing — roofline only, or the full treatment — and we’ll match you with a local pro who prices it honestly and handles it end to end.