Short answer: most single-story homes in the Inland Empire run $600–$800 for professional Christmas light installation, and most two-story homes run $900–$1,500. That price is all-inclusive with us: the lights, the install, maintenance through the season, and takedown and storage afterward.
Typical prices by home size
| Home | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Single-story home | $600–$800 |
| Two-story home | $900–$1,500 |
| Large estates, HOAs, and businesses | Custom quote |
These are ranges, not quotes. Your exact price depends on your home and what you want lit, and we'll give it to you upfront before any work starts.
What's included
- Design. We walk through the look you want: roofline, color, wreaths, wrapped trees.
- Lights. Commercial-grade LEDs, leased for the season. You don't buy or store anything.
- Installation. Done by our crew, with clips made for your roof and gutters.
- Maintenance. If a section goes out during the season, we fix it.
- Takedown and storage. We remove everything in January and store it until next year.
What changes the price
- Roofline length. The biggest factor. More linear feet means more lights and more labor.
- Height and access. Two-story homes, steep pitches, and hard-to-reach gables take more time and equipment.
- Extras. Wrapped trees and palms, wreaths, bushes, and walkway lighting all add to the total.
- Roof type. Tile, shingle, and flat roofs each need different mounting, which can affect labor.
Why leasing usually beats buying
When you buy your own lights, you're also signing up for storing them, untangling them, replacing dead strands, and getting on a ladder twice a year. Leasing rolls all of that into one price. You get fresh, working lights every season and nothing in your garage.
DIY vs. hiring a pro
DIY can look cheaper on paper, but once you add lights, clips, extension cords, timers, and a ladder that reaches a two-story roofline, the gap shrinks fast. And that's before your weekend and the risk of working on a roof. For a lot of homeowners, the deciding factor is simply not having to do it.
Would permanent lighting be cheaper long term?
If you'd pay for Christmas lights every year anyway, it's worth comparing. Permanent roofline lighting is a one-time install you can use for every holiday, not just December. We broke down the trade-offs in permanent lights vs. seasonal Christmas lights.
How to get your exact price
Request a free quote and include a few photos of your home. That's usually enough for us to price it without a site visit, and most homeowners hear back the same day. Our calendar fills before Thanksgiving, so it's worth reaching out early. Here's when to book if you're planning ahead.
