The price of professional Christmas light installation depends mostly on how many feet of roofline you want lit, how tall and steep your roof is, the type of lights, and extras like trees, shrubs and takedown. The fastest way to an accurate number is to text a photo of the front of your house for a free quote.
Every fall we get the same first question: "How much is it to have my lights put up?" The honest answer is that it depends on the house. Two homes on the same street in Brunswick can be priced very differently. Here's exactly what drives the cost, so you know what you're paying for and how to keep it in budget.
1. Feet of roofline
Most of the price comes from linear feet: how much gutter line, peak and ridge you want outlined. A simple ranch with one straight front gutter line is quick. A two-story colonial with several gables, dormers and a garage peak can be three or four times the footage. Usually people light just the front of the house, and that's where most of the value is.
2. Height and roof pitch
Single-story gutter lines can be done from a ladder. Second-story peaks and steep roofs need more equipment, more safety setup and more time. Late-November Ohio weather adds risk too: frost, wet shingles and wind. That's a big reason homeowners hire it out in the first place.
3. Type of lights
- C9 bulbs are the big, classic bulbs you see on rooflines. They're bright, look clean and are the most popular choice for gutters and peaks.
- Mini lights work best on shrubs, railings and tree trunks.
- Warm white vs. multicolor doesn't change the labor much, but some customers want specialty colors or patterns.
- Your lights or ours. We can install lights you already own if they're in good shape, which can lower the cost.
4. Trees, bushes and extras
Wrapping tree trunks, netting shrubs, lighting a lamp post or adding wreaths with lights all add time. Most people start with the roofline and add one or two landscape pieces near the front door, which gives the biggest visual impact for the money.
5. Takedown and service calls
A professional install should include coming back if a strand goes out, and taking everything down after the holidays. Ask about both before you book. A cheap install that leaves you on the roof in January isn't really cheaper.
How to get an accurate quote quickly
- Take a photo of the front of your house from the street, in daylight.
- Decide what you want lit: rooflines only, or rooflines plus trees and bushes.
- Text the photo and your address to 440-532-3857, or use the free estimate form.
Most of the time we can quote right from the photo, without a site visit.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Book early. October installs are easier to schedule than the week before Thanksgiving.
- Focus on the front. Roofline plus entryway gives the most curb appeal per dollar.
- Reuse lights you already own if they're LED and in good condition.
- Bundle it. If we're already cleaning your gutters this fall, adding lights in the same visit saves a trip.
FAQ
Is professional Christmas light installation worth it?
For most two-story homes, yes. You skip the ladder work in cold weather, the lines come out straight, and takedown is handled for you.
Do you charge for takedown?
Takedown after the holidays is part of our Christmas light service. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Can I get a quote without a site visit?
Usually, yes. Text a daylight photo of the front of your house to 440-532-3857 and we can often quote from that.
DK Outdoor Services has been serving Brunswick, Medina County and Northeast Ohio since 2022. Free estimates.
Written by the DK Outdoor Services team in Brunswick, Ohio. Licensed & insured · Est. 2022.
