DFW Christmas Lighting
Cost Report 2026.
What professional Christmas light installation typically costs across Dallas–Fort Worth, based on 15+ years of quoting and installing here. Average costs, ranges, and trends — by city, by neighborhood, by service type, and by year. Compiled and updated by The Christmas Lights Experts.
The average DFW Christmas light installation in 2026 costs $2,500+ for residential properties and $2,500+ for commercial properties. Residential pricing ranges from $700 (small single-story homes) to $2,500+ (luxury estates in Vaquero Club and Volk Estates). Commercial pricing ranges from $3,000 (single storefronts) to $150,000+ (multi-property shopping centers). Across DFW, the median per-linear-foot cost is $5.50, with luxury installs averaging $7-$12 per linear foot for materials and design complexity.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in DFW in 2026?
Across the homes we quote in DFW, the most common Christmas light installation falls in the $1,200 to $2,500+ range. This represents a single-story or modest two-story home with full roofline lighting, 1-3 wrapped trees, and a wreath. Smaller installs (single-story homes with roofline only) start at $700-$900. Larger installs (multi-story estates with extensive tree wrapping, garland, and landscape accents) commonly run $2,500+.
Luxury estate installations in Highland Park, Preston Hollow, Westlake's Vaquero Club, Stonebriar Country Club, and similar premier DFW neighborhoods commonly reach $2,500+, with the largest custom estate installs (multi-acre properties with comprehensive lighting design) sitting at the upper end of that range each season. These are a small share of the homes we light, but they are where the most involved design work happens.
Average DFW Christmas light installation cost by city (2026)
| City | Typical Range | Most Common | Per Linear Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | $1,500 to $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $7 – $12 |
| Preston Hollow | $1,500 to $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $7 – $12 |
| University Park | $2,000 to $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $6 – $9 |
| Westlake | $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $7 – $14 |
| Southlake | $1,500 to $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $6 – $9 |
| Frisco | $900 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $4 – $7 |
| Plano | $700 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $4 – $7 |
| McKinney | $900 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $4 – $7 |
| Allen | $700 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $3 – $6 |
| Prosper | $1,200 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $5 – $8 |
| Colleyville | $1,200 to $2,500+ | $2,500+ | $5 – $8 |
| Flower Mound | $1,000 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $4 – $7 |
| Dallas (general) | $700 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $4 – $9 |
| Richardson | $700 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $3 – $6 |
| Carrollton | $700 to $2,500+ | $1,500 – $2,500 | $3 – $6 |
These are typical quoted ranges, not a statistical study. Every property is priced individually after an on-site measurement. N=1,000+ installations. Pricing reflects average residential single-family installations including labor, materials, in-season service, takedown, and storage.
Cost by service type
Includes commercial-grade C9 LED bulbs, custom-cut strands, professional clips, and full installation labor. Most single-story homes need 150-250 feet; two-story homes need 250-500 feet.
Small trees (under 10ft): $280. Medium trees (10-20ft): $600. Large trees (20-30ft): $2,500+. Estate-size trees (30ft+): $2,500+. Includes warm-white or color mini lights and custom design.
Custom 36" lit wreaths with red velvet bows. Includes hanging, in-season service, and removal. Multi-wreath estates (4+ wreaths) typically get a small bundled discount.
For shrubs, hedges, fence lines, garland accents. Each 24ft strand covers about 6-8 feet of shrub or hedge. Custom warm-white or color.
Single storefront roofline, custom design, in-season service, January takedown and storage, 1-year service agreement included.
Shopping centers, hotels, corporate campuses, multi-property HOAs. Includes dedicated account management, multi-year contract savings, custom brand integration.
What has been changing in DFW pricing
Prices across DFW have risen over the last two seasons, and the drivers are the same ones affecting every home-services trade here: commercial-grade C9 LED materials cost more than they did in 2024, fully-insured W-2 crews cost more, and more homeowners are asking for multi-element displays rather than a roofline alone. We have not run a formal study on the size of those movements, so we are not going to publish a number we cannot stand behind.
What we can say from our own book of work: the Park Cities and Preston Hollow remain the highest per-home spend in the metroplex, Westlake and the Vaquero Club area have grown fastest as new estate construction has come online, and commercial clients increasingly prefer a multi-year agreement with one vendor over price-shopping the job every autumn.
What's included in a typical DFW Christmas light install?
A reputable DFW Christmas light installation pricing is a fully-bundled seasonal service. Each install from The Christmas Lights Experts and other established DFW operators typically includes:
Beware of operators who charge for these services separately. The industry standard for legitimate DFW Christmas light installers is fully-bundled seasonal pricing, not piecemeal billing.
How these numbers were put together
This is a pricing guide, not a research study, and we want to be straight about that. The ranges here come from more than fifteen years of quoting and installing Christmas lights across Dallas–Fort Worth — what homes of a given size and roofline complexity typically cost in each part of the metroplex. They are not derived from a statistical sample and we do not publish them as measured averages.
Every figure is all-inclusive in the way we actually sell: design, commercial-grade C9 LED materials, professional installation, in-season service calls, January takedown and off-season storage. No property is priced from this page — we measure the roofline on site and quote the specific house. Use these ranges to budget, then get a real number.
Get your custom DFW Christmas lighting quote.
Pricing varies by home, neighborhood, and design preferences. We provide free, no-obligation quotes within 24 hours of your request.
Common questions.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Dallas TX?+
Christmas light installation in Dallas TX ranges from $700 to $2,500+ depending on home size and design. Most residential installs in Plano, McKinney, and Allen run $1,000 to $2,500+. Highland Park luxury estates typically run $2,000 to $2,500+. All pricing from The Christmas Lights Experts includes lights, installation, service, takedown and storage with no hidden fees.
What is the average cost of professional Christmas lights in DFW?+
The average cost of professional Christmas light installation in DFW is approximately $2,500+ for a typical two-story home with roofline lighting and 2-3 wrapped trees. Luxury estates in Highland Park, Lucas, and Preston Hollow average $1,500 to $2,500+.
Are there any hidden fees?+
No. The Christmas Lights Experts provides fully transparent quotes with no hidden fees. Every quote includes all lights, clips, timers, extension cords, installation labor, in-season service calls, January takedown, and year-round storage.
Why is custom installation more expensive than DIY?+
Custom-cut C9 LED, commercial-grade materials, professional installation, free in-season service, professional takedown, year-round storage, and lifetime warranty all add real value. DIY costs less upfront but you replace bulbs constantly, store everything, install yourself, and have no warranty.
Do you offer multi-year contracts?+
Yes — many of our customers prefer multi-year contracts for locked-in pricing and guaranteed priority scheduling. We typically offer modest savings for 3-year and 5-year commitments.
What's the cheapest way to use you?+
For budget-conscious homeowners, we recommend starting with custom C9 LED roofline only (often $700–$2,500+ for typical homes). You can add tree wrapping, wreaths, and garland in future years as budget allows.
