How Much Do Permanent Christmas Lights Cost?

“Permanent holiday lighting” (often called permanent Christmas lights or permanent outdoor lighting) is a professionally installed LED system that lives on the home year-round and is controlled by an app for everyday accent lighting and seasonal displays.

Cost is usually quoted based on the amount of roofline/trim being lit (linear feet), plus the complexity of your home and the number of lighting zones you want. Because every house has different rooflines, soffits, peaks, and access, the most accurate price always comes from measuring the actual runs on-site rather than estimating from a photo or address.

Horizon Lighting FL is an Authorized TruLight Dealer serving premium South Florida residential properties in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We focus on roofline and architectural installs (not landscape lighting).

For most single-family homes, permanent holiday lighting is priced in approximate per-linear-foot bands that include materials and professional installation. These ranges can move up or down based on your home’s details (covered in the next section).

As a general guide, homeowners commonly see installed pricing fall into one of these tiers:

The biggest driver is how much trim you want lit—and how hard it is to install cleanly. Two homes with the same linear footage can price differently if one has steep pitches, multiple peaks, tight access, or fragile surfaces that require slower, more careful fastening.

Beyond the physical layout, design choices matter. More zones (front vs. sides vs. backyard, upper vs. lower, etc.) add control hardware and setup time, but they also give you better everyday use—subtle warm-white accents most nights, bold color looks on holidays, and the ability to turn areas on/off independently.

In South Florida, a typical single-family home often lands in the mid-thousands to low five-figures for a full professional permanent holiday lighting system, depending on how much of the home you want outlined. For many properties in Broward and Palm Beach counties, a common overall range is roughly $3,500–$12,000, with higher totals for large estates, multi-story architecture, or full-wrap designs that include multiple sides of the home.

If you’re comparing options, focus on what’s actually being outlined. A “front-only” roofline is a very different scope than a full perimeter wrap, multiple gables, or second-story detailing. The best comparison is always linear footage + scope + what’s included (track type, controller capability, warranty coverage, and workmanship standards).

Coastal conditions also matter. Salt air, wind exposure, and intense sun make correct mounting, sealed connections, and tidy routing especially important for longevity and serviceability.

A professional permanent holiday lighting quote should clearly list what you’re getting: the track system, LED nodes, controller, power components, installation labor, and warranty terms. Track matters because it’s what you see every day; a clean, low-profile finish and straight runs are part of a premium result. Control matters because it’s the difference between “holiday-only lights” and a system you’ll actually use all year for architectural, accent, security, holiday, and event lighting.

Horizon Lighting FL starts every project with a FREE in-home demo. We come out, measure your home, bring a sample track and demo box, and turn the lights on directly on your house so you can see color, brightness, and placement before you commit. Final pricing is provided after that on-site measurement and design plan.

Call (954) 800-0267 to schedule your demo. We serve Parkland, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Lighthouse Point, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Plantation, Davie, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Hillsboro Beach. Note: we do not offer landscape lighting; our work is focused on rooflines and architectural applications.