How much does professional Christmas light installation cost in Columbus?

Most Central Ohio homes fall between $850 and $2,600 for a first-season install. Roofline lighting is about $9 per linear foot in C9 bulbs, with add-ons priced individually. Estate-level displays with trees, garland and walkway lighting typically run $3,400 to $6,000 or more.

Is takedown and storage included in the price?

Yes. Every quote is all-inclusive: design, materials, installation, unlimited in-season service, January takedown and climate-controlled off-season storage. There is no second invoice.

Why is professional installation more expensive than buying lights myself?

Retail strands are fixed-length and unrated for a full outdoor season. Our price covers commercial-grade bulbs cut to your exact rooflines, licensed and insured installation at height, a service guarantee through the season, and takedown plus storage you never handle.

Do you require a deposit?

A deposit reserves your install date once you approve the design. The balance is due after installation is complete and you have seen the display lit.

Can I get a price without an in-person visit?

Yes. Upload photos of your home in our mockup studio and the AI measures your roofline and returns an itemized price range plus a rendering of your own house lit up.

Transparent pricing · 2026 season

What Christmas Light Installation Costs in Central Ohio

Most Central Ohio homes spend $850 to $2,600 on a first-season professional install. Roofline lighting runs about $9 per linear foot in commercial-grade C9 bulbs, and every quote already includes design, materials, installation, in-season service, January takedown and off-season storage.

Typical price by display size

Just the gutter line

$850 – $1,450

Every front gutter run outlined in custom-cut C9 bulbs. Our most common starting point.

Ranches and smaller two-stories, 100–150 front-facing feet.

Gutters + peaks

$1,400 – $2,300

Roofline plus all upper peaks, gables, dormer edges and the garage elevation.

Two-story homes with gables, dormers and a separate garage roofline.

Full curb appeal

$2,200 – $3,400

Everything above plus wrapped front-yard trees and pre-lit wreaths with velvet bows.

Larger homes where the yard matters as much as the roof.

The showstopper

$3,400 – $6,000+

Windows framed, columns wrapped in lit garland, shrubs netted and a glowing walkway.

Estate homes in Muirfield, New Albany, Tartan Fields and similar.

Individual add-on pricing

Christmas lighting add-on prices in Central Ohio
Roofline / gutter line	$9 per linear foot (C9) · $7.50 (C7 / mini)
Peaks, gables & dormers	$385
Garage & dormer accents	$245
Window outlines	$320
Porch columns with lit garland	$395
Tree wrapping	$275 per tree
Bush & shrub netting	$285
Pre-lit wreath with bow	$95 each
Walkway & landscape lighting	$340
Mega tree / starburst centerpiece	$850

What moves your number up or down

Linear feet of roofline: The single biggest driver. A 110-foot ranch and a 260-foot two-story cost very different amounts for the identical design.
Height and access: Two-story elevations add roughly 18% and three-story adds about 35%, because the work needs taller ladders, more staging and a second crew member for spotting.
Property type: Commercial properties run about 25% above residential and HOA/community work about 15%, reflecting overnight scheduling, insurance certificates and lift coordination. Residential minimum is $850. Commercial and HOA quotes start at $2,000.
Bulb choice: Large C9 bulbs cost more per foot than C7 or mini bulbs but read far better from the street — worth it on anything set back from the road.
Season one versus renewals: The first year includes fabricating your custom set. Returning customers pay noticeably less because the set already exists and is in our storage.

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Pricing questions

How much does professional Christmas light installation cost in Columbus?: Most Central Ohio homes fall between $850 and $2,600 for a first-season install. Roofline lighting is about $9 per linear foot in C9 bulbs, with add-ons priced individually. Estate-level displays with trees, garland and walkway lighting typically run $3,400 to $6,000 or more.
Is takedown and storage included in the price?: Yes. Every quote is all-inclusive: design, materials, installation, unlimited in-season service, January takedown and climate-controlled off-season storage. There is no second invoice.
Why is professional installation more expensive than buying lights myself?: Retail strands are fixed-length and unrated for a full outdoor season. Our price covers commercial-grade bulbs cut to your exact rooflines, licensed and insured installation at height, a service guarantee through the season, and takedown plus storage you never handle.
Do you require a deposit?: A deposit reserves your install date once you approve the design. The balance is due after installation is complete and you have seen the display lit.
Can I get a price without an in-person visit?: Yes. Upload photos of your home in our mockup studio and the AI measures your roofline and returns an itemized price range plus a rendering of your own house lit up.

Pricing by community

Rates are the same across our service area — only the home changes. See local details for your city:

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