Christmas light installation in Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas–Fort Worth is the biggest professional Christmas light installation market in the United States, and it is not especially close. The combination of enormous new-build homes, high rooflines that homeowners have no interest in climbing, and a dense band of high-income suburbs across Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties has created an industry of hundreds of companies — many of them landscaping, gutter, or window-cleaning outfits that switch to lights for the fourth quarter.
The practical consequence for homeowners is that DFW has real competition and real capacity, but the good crews still fill up. Companies here typically start taking bookings in September and stop accepting new residential clients somewhere between mid-November and Thanksgiving.
Choose your city
Installers serving DFW
Arrowhead Christmas Light Installation
Astoria Lighting Co - Frisco
Bird Dog Lighting LLC
Blingle Premier Lighting of Plano
Bosso Smart Lighting Dallas
Carrollton Christmas Lights
Cattlemen Christmas Lights
Showing companies that work across multiple DFW cities. Pick your city above for the full local list.
What Christmas light installation costs in Dallas–Fort Worth
Most residential jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth land between $400 and $1,800 for the season, with a typical single-family roofline package around $650. Price is driven mostly by linear footage, roof height and pitch, and whether the company supplies the lights.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single-story roofline, lights supplied by installer | $350 – $700 |
| Two-story roofline, lights supplied | $600 – $1,200 |
| Roofline + trees, bushes, walkway | $900 – $2,500 |
| Large custom or three-story home | $2,500 – $6,000+ |
| Labor only (you own the lights) | $200 – $600 |
| Takedown and storage, if billed separately | $100 – $300 |
Ranges are estimates for planning, not quotes. Most companies price per linear foot after seeing the property. Always get the total in writing, and confirm whether takedown is included.
Get quotes from Dallas–Fort Worth installers
Tell us about your house. We pass your request to installers serving Dallas–Fort Worth. Free, no obligation.
Common questions — Dallas–Fort Worth
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Most single-family homes run $400–$1,200 for the season when the installer supplies the lights. Larger or multi-story homes with tree and landscape lighting commonly reach $2,000–$4,000. Labor-only installs, where you own the lights, are cheaper — usually $200–$600.
When should I book?
Book by early November. DFW crews commonly close their residential books before Thanksgiving. Companies generally open their books in September, and the best crews fill up first. If you have a specific install date in mind, book in September or early October.
Are the lights included in the price?
It depends on the company, and this is the single biggest source of quote confusion. Most full-service installers supply commercial-grade lights, install them, maintain them through the season, remove them in January, and store them until next year — the lights stay theirs. Other companies, often landscapers or window cleaners doing seasonal work, only hang lights you already own. Ask which model you are being quoted before comparing prices.
When do the lights come down?
Standard takedown runs from early January through early February, weather permitting. Reputable companies include takedown in the seasonal price and schedule it automatically. Get the takedown window in writing — a company that will not commit to one is a company that may leave your lights up in March.
Do I need to be home for the install?
Usually not for the install itself, as long as the crew has access to exterior outlets and any gated areas. You should be home for the initial walkthrough or quote so you can agree on exactly what gets lit.
What about my electric bill?
Modern LED installs are cheap to run — typically a few dollars a month even for a large display. If a company is still installing incandescent C9s, ask why; LEDs cost more up front but draw roughly 80–90% less power and fail less often mid-season.
Is the installer insured?
Ask, every time, and ask for a certificate. Crews work at height on your property. A company without general liability coverage means an injury or a damaged roof becomes your problem. Any legitimate installer will send proof without hesitating.