How much do permanent Christmas lights cost?
Most permanent lighting is priced by the linear foot of roofline plus complexity (stories, peaks, dormers, and lighting zones). The ranges below are typical installed prices, not quotes — every home gets an exact, free quote first.
Four things that set your number
Roofline length
The single biggest factor — permanent lighting is priced largely by the linear foot of track your home needs.
Stories & access
Two- and three-story homes take more labor, equipment, and safety setup than a single-story ranch.
Peaks & dormers
Every gable, dormer, and peak adds detail work. A cut-up roofline costs more than a simple one of the same length.
Zones & features
More independently-controlled zones and add-ons like patio or landscape lighting increase the system size.
Installed price by home type
Ranges, not quotes — every home gets an exact, free quote first.
Straightforward rooflines, one story, minimal peaks.
- Professional design & layout
- RGBW permanent LED track
- Single-day install (typical)
- App setup & walkthrough
- 20-year warranty
The most common install — two stories with several peaks and dormers.
- Everything in the ranch tier
- Multi-story roofline coverage
- Peaks, dormers & gables outlined
- Multiple lighting zones
- Priority scheduling
Long or complex rooflines, extensive peaks, landscape or patio add-ons.
- Everything in the two-story tier
- Extended & complex rooflines
- Landscape / patio integration
- Advanced zoning & scenes
- Dedicated project walkthrough
No surprises — the price you approve is the price you pay
- Custom design & layout for your exact roofline
- All materials — RGBW track, diodes and controller
- Professional installation, hidden wiring, full cleanup
- App setup and a walkthrough before we leave
- Our 20-year warranty
Permanent vs. buying or hiring every year
A one-time install versus paying — in money and ladder time — every single season.
| Over 5 years | Brilliant by Night | DIY seasonal | Hire seasonal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | One-time install | $200–$600 / yr in lights | $400–$1,200 / yr hire-out |
| 5-year cost | $0 after install | $1,000–$3,000 | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Annual maintenance | $0 — it stays up | Every season | Every season |
| Your hours on a ladder | 0 hours | Many, every year | 0, but you wait & pay |
| Colors & scenes | 16 million, app-controlled | Whatever you bought | Fixed once installed |
| Warranty | 20 years | None | 1 season |
Spread it out with financing
A $6,000 install is roughly about $120 / month (example only — 60 months, subject to approved credit).
Illustration only. Actual terms, rates, and monthly payments depend on the lender and your approved credit. We'll walk you through current options during your quote.
How financing works →Straight answers on cost
Why don't you list one flat price?
Because no two rooflines are the same. A 1,800 sq ft ranch and a 4,000 sq ft two-story with six peaks need very different amounts of track. We give every homeowner an exact, free quote so you're never guessing.
What's included in the price?
Design, all materials, professional installation, app setup and a walkthrough, and the warranty. There are no surprise add-ons — the quote you approve is the price you pay.
Is permanent lighting cheaper than hiring seasonal installers?
Over a few years, yes for most homes. Seasonal install-and-remove services charge every single year. Permanent lighting is a one-time cost that then runs for holidays, game days, and everyday accent lighting at no additional install cost.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available so you can spread the cost into monthly payments. Ask about current options when you get your quote — see our financing page for how it works.
Get your exact price — free.
Tell us about your home and we'll send a free, no-pressure quote. Most quotes go out within 24 hours.
- Free, no-obligation design & quote
- 20-year warranty on every install
- Locally owned — Colorado & Nebraska
Prefer to talk? Call (402) 581-9333 — Mon–Fri 8AM–8PM · Sat 8AM–5PM.
