How Much Does Christmas Light Installation Cost in DFW? (2026 Guide)
If you're thinking about hiring a pro to hang your Christmas lights this year, the first question is almost always the same: what is this going to cost? The honest answer is that it depends on your home. But "it depends" isn't very useful, so this guide breaks down typical price ranges, the factors that move a quote up or down, and what you should expect to be included.
The short version: at A&M Christmas Lights, professional installation starts at $400. Most homes land above that once rooflines, height, and extras like trees and wreaths are factored in. Every estimate is free and built around your specific house.
Typical Christmas Light Installation Prices
National numbers are a useful starting point. According to HomeAdvisor's cost data, homeowners typically pay roughly $220 to $684 for professional holiday light installation and takedown, with an average around $444, and multi-story homes can run up to about $1,300. Professionals commonly price by the linear foot, at roughly $2.50 to $7 per foot when lights, setup, and removal are included.
Those are national averages, though, and they mix very different kinds of jobs: a single strand across a small ranch house and a full two-story display with wrapped trees both get averaged together. That's why the most accurate number for your home will always come from an estimate based on your actual rooflines.
What Affects the Cost of Christmas Light Installation?
1. Roofline length
The biggest single factor is how many linear feet of roofline, gutter, and trim you want lit. A compact single-story home needs far less material and labor than a large home with multiple gables, dormers, and a long garage run.
2. Home height and roof pitch
Two-story homes, steep pitches, and hard-to-reach peaks take more time, more equipment, and more care to install safely. Across DFW, from new two-story builds in Frisco and Plano to older homes with steep gables in Fort Worth, height is one of the most common reasons two similar-looking homes get different quotes.
3. Trees, bushes, and landscaping
Wrapping tree trunks and canopies, lighting bushes, and adding landscape lighting can transform a display, and each element adds materials and labor. Larger lots, like many properties around Weatherford, Aledo, and Azle, often get the most value from lighting beyond the roofline.
4. Wreaths, garland, and décor
Wreaths on windows or garage doors, garland around entryways and columns, and other décor are add-ons that give a display depth. They're priced based on size and quantity.
5. Buying lights vs. using your own
You can purchase lights through us as part of our all-inclusive service, or we can install qualifying lights you already own. Using your own lights can lower the material cost, but professional-grade materials hold up better and come with our 3-year materials warranty.
6. Colors and custom patterns
Warm white, cool white, multicolor, or a custom alternating pattern are all options. Custom patterns take a bit more planning but don't usually change the price dramatically.
What Should Be Included in the Price?
When you compare quotes, make sure you're comparing the same service. Our all-inclusive service covers:
A custom design for your home, with your choice of colors and style
Professional, fully insured installation
Maintenance and repairs throughout the season for materials provided by A&M Christmas Lights
A 3-year warranty on our materials
Takedown after the holidays
Storage is available for an additional fee. Read more about what's included in professional Christmas light installation.
Is Professional Installation Worth It?
For many homeowners, the value isn't just the finished look. It's skipping the ladder work, the tangled strands, the dead bulbs in mid-December, and the cold weekend in January spent taking everything down. When you factor in the time, the safety risk on a two-story roof, and the cost of buying lights and clips yourself, professional installation is often closer in cost than people expect.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
The fastest way to get a real number is to tell us about your home: its size, number of stories, and what you'd like lit. We'll design a display around it and send a free estimate, usually the same day. We install across Granbury and DFW, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Burleson, Mansfield, and Dallas.
Ready to see what your home would cost? Request your free estimate or call or text (817) 715-2816.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does professional Christmas light installation cost?
National data from HomeAdvisor puts typical professional installation and takedown at roughly $220 to $684, with multi-story homes running up to about $1,300. At A&M Christmas Lights, pricing starts at $400 and depends on roofline length, home height, and extras.
Is takedown included in the price?
Yes. Our all-inclusive service includes installation, in-season maintenance and repairs for materials we provide, and takedown after the season. Storage is available for an additional fee.
Is it cheaper to use my own lights?
It can lower the material cost. We can install qualifying lights you already own, or you can purchase professional-grade lights through us, which come with our 3-year materials warranty.
Why do two-story homes cost more?
Taller homes and steep roofs take more time and equipment to install safely, and they usually have more linear feet of roofline to light.
How do I get an exact price?
Request a free estimate with details about your home and what you'd like lit. We build the quote around your actual rooflines and usually respond the same day.
