Cost guide · Updated 2026
How much does holiday light installation cost?
Professional Christmas light installation costs $240 to $650 on average, or $2.75 to $5.00 per foot for lights and labor together. Using your own lights saves about $100 to $200.
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Christmas Light Installation · 2026
Typical installation
$240–$650
1,500 sq ft one-story home
$250–$460
Typical job (HomeAdvisor)
$219–$686
Typical job (Angi)
$220–$684
Typical, per home
$240–$650
Typical price
Typical price
$240–$650
per home · source: HomeGuide
- Typical installation$240–$650
- 1,500 sq ft one-story home$250–$460
- Typical job (HomeAdvisor)$219–$686
- Typical job (Angi)$220–$684
- Labor only$150–$400
- Light strands$40–$260
National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Typical installationHomeGuide | $240–$650 |
| 1,500 sq ft one-story homeHomeGuide | $250–$460 |
| Typical job (HomeAdvisor)HomeAdvisor | $219–$686 |
| Typical job (Angi)Angi | $220–$684 |
| Labor onlyHomeGuide | $150–$400 |
| Light strandsHomeGuide | $40–$260 |
| Lights and labor, per footHomeGuide | $2.75–$5.00 per ft |
| Commercial-grade lights installedHomeAdvisor | $2–$5 per ft |
What changes the price
- Linear feet of roofline
- Number of stories and roof pitch
- Your lights or theirs
- Trees, wreaths and yard displays
- Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.
How to pay less
- Use your own lights if they're in good shape. Labor-only packages cost less.
- Book early in the fall, when installers have more open dates.
- Ask whether takedown is included, so you aren't billed again in January.
- Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.
FAQ
Christmas Light Installation cost questions
How much does holiday light installation cost?
Professional Christmas light installation costs $240 to $650 on average, or $2.75 to $5.00 per foot for lights and labor together. Using your own lights saves about $100 to $200.
How much does Christmas light installation cost per foot?
About $2.75 to $5.00 per foot including lights, according to HomeGuide.
How much is Christmas light installation for a one-story house?
About $250 to $460 for a 1,500 sq ft one-story home.
Is it cheaper if I supply the lights?
Usually. HomeGuide estimates you save $100 to $200 by using your own lights.
Sources
- HomeGuide, How much does Christmas light installation cost?
- HomeAdvisor, How much does Christmas light installation cost?
- Angi, How much does Christmas light installation cost?
Published national estimates, last checked 2026-11-11. Your quote depends on your job and your area.
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