What Christmas Light Installation Costs in 2026
pricing guideProfessionally installed Christmas lighting in the Los Angeles area ranges from $3,300 to $33,000+ for a home and from $6,000 to $60,000+ for a business, all-inclusive. Where you land depends on scope: one clean roofline, or a whole property inside and out. Here is exactly what those numbers mean and what moves them.
Christmas light installation price ranges for 2026
the ranges| Tier | Typical investment | What it looks like |
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| Small: essential roofline design | from $3,300 | One clean, custom-fit roofline in commercial-grade LED |
| Medium: most homes | from $6,500 | Roofline plus trees, landscape lighting, garland and wreaths |
| Large: estates and beachfront | up to $33,000 and beyond | Layered, multi-element designs across larger properties |
| Commercial and hospitality | $6,000 – $60,000+ | Multi-site programs, offices, hotels, retail, venues |
Small, Medium and Large are the same three tiers you will see on our quote form, so the number you pick there is the number we design to. Every figure is all-inclusive: design, materials, installation, in-season maintenance, removal in January and storage until next season. There is no separate bill for repairs in December or takedown in January.
How professionals charge, and why our number looks different
per foot or per projectMost price guides quote Christmas light installation pricing per linear foot, and most installers do: nationally, somewhere between $5 and $12 per foot of roofline, with lights, labor, takedown and storage included. The same guides quote $100 to $1,500 for “an average home”. Those are real numbers, and neither describes a Christmas Brothers project. The difference is not markup; it is scope.
- A national average prices a strand along the gutter. We price a design: roofline, trees, palms, landscape lighting, garland and wreaths, composed by an in-house design team.
- It prices lights you buy once and store yourself. We supply commercial-grade, custom-cut material that we own, replace and store.
- It rarely includes a crew on call in December. Ours does, within 48 hours.
- Los Angeles labor rates, coastal-rated hardware and larger homes sit at the top of every national range anyway.
If you prefer the per-foot view: a typical two-story South Bay home carries 150-300 feet of roofline. At our all-inclusive Christmas light installation price that works out to roughly $22 to $43 per linear foot, with the trees, the December phone call and the January takedown already inside the number.
What each element adds to the cost of Christmas light installation
build your own estimate| Element | Adds roughly |
|---|---|
| Roofline in custom-cut C9 LED | included from $3,300 |
| Tree or palm wrap, trunk and canopy | from $350 per tree |
| Landscape and pathway lighting | from $500 |
| Garland and wreaths, exterior | from $400 |
| Interior tree, styled complete | from $1,200 |
What moves the price of a Christmas light installation
the variablesFive things move the Christmas light installation cost more than anything else:
Access. Steep roofs, dense landscaping or limited access add crew time.
Size and height of the home. More roofline and higher peaks mean more custom-cut material and more crew time.
Design complexity. A single clean line prices differently than a layered design with tree wraps, palms, hedges, garland and landscape lighting.
Trees and palms. Trunk and canopy wrapping is beautiful and labor-intensive; it is usually the biggest variable after the roofline.
Coastal exposure. Beach-city installations use coastal-rated hardware that shrugs off salt air. It costs more and it is why the design still looks perfect in the last week of December.
Why we price all-inclusive
one numberThe real Christmas light installation cost is the complete cost. A per-strand price looks cheaper until the math meets reality: materials you have to buy and store, a failed section in mid-December with nobody to call, and a January weekend on a ladder. One all-inclusive price means the design, the materials, the December phone call and the January takedown are all our job, not yours. You rent a perfect result; we own everything it takes to keep it perfect. How our full-service rental model works →
Commercial Christmas lighting pricing
commercialCommercial programs are scoped from a site walk and a design concept, not a rate card, because a hotel entrance, a retail street and a 40-site rollout have nothing in common.
What is consistent: one contract covering design through storage, off-hours installation, daily maintenance standards, OSHA-trained crews and $10M liability coverage. Commercial Christmas decorators →
How to get a Christmas light quote in 24 hours
next stepTell us the address and what you love. A designer looks at the home, composes the design and sends one all-inclusive proposal within 24 hours. No instant online price, because no two rooflines in Los Angeles are the same, and no surprises after the fact either. Our installation service →
Nice to meet you
we are the Christmas BrothersWe set up our family business when two of the Brothers were just 12 and 13; we loaded a ‘little red wagon’ with soap, rags, and a lawnmower, and went door to door washing cars or mowing lawns.
SO, WHY CHRISTMAS BROTHERS?
it’s pretty simpleWe’re passionate, dedicated, and experienced in Commercial Christmas light installation. Whatever project we turn our elf-like hands to is guaranteed to bring smiles to faces and holiday spirit to hearts.
OUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
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Every employee is trained on robust safety practices. And for your peace of mind, the whole team has liability and workers’ insurance.
NORTH POLE QUALITY PRODUCTS
We use only the best professional quality products for both our commercial and residential customers to give your displays the look and the durability you desire.
WHITE GLOVE SERVICE
We are here for you every step of the way. From design to installation, maintenance to removal. If you need us, we’ll be with you within 48 hours.
TRUSTED DECORATING PARTNER
Our reputation glows brightly in the commercial sector, trusted by a diverse range of businesses to deliver exceptional and reliable holiday decorating services.
Christmas light installation cost questions, answered
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Is a deposit required?
Yes, a deposit confirms your design and reserves your installation window. The remainder follows per your proposal terms.
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When should I book to get the best value?
Early. September and October bookings get first choice of installation dates and the full design process. Pricing does not drop late in the season, but availability does.
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Is professional installation worth it versus doing it myself?
Compare complete costs: purchased lights, clips and timers, your weekends in November and January, and no one to call in December. Professional installation includes design, commercial-grade materials, safe installation, all-season care, removal and storage.
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Why is there no instant online price?
Because every design is custom to the home. A consult takes minutes and the exact Christmas light quote follows within 24 hours, with one all-inclusive number.
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How do you charge: per foot, per hour or per project?
Per project, as one all-inclusive number in your proposal. A deposit confirms the design and reserves your installation window; the balance follows per the proposal terms. Nothing is billed by the hour and nothing is added in December.
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How much does it cost to install Christmas lights on a two-story house?
In the LA area, a two-story home with roofline, a few trees and an entry typically lands between $[3,500] and $[8,000] all-inclusive. National guides quote $800 to $1,200 for a two-story house; that buys a roofline strand and labor, not a design, maintenance or storage.
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How much does Christmas light installation cost for an average home?
In the Los Angeles area, residential projects range from $3,300 to $33,000+ all-inclusive. A Small roofline design starts at $3,300, Medium covers most homes, and Large runs to $33,000 and beyond.