Enter the roofline you want lit (or just the number of stories) to estimate a professional Christmas light installation in 2026 — and, if you install lights, what your quote should be.
| What's included | Per linear foot | 150 ft roofline |
|---|---|---|
| Full service: installer's lights, install, in-season fixes, takedown, storage | $5–$10 | $750–$1,500 |
| Install only (you supply the lights) | $1.50–$3.50 | $225–$525 |
| Typical minimum job | $500–$1,000 | |
Most single-story fronts are 100–150 ft of roofline; two-story homes lit on the front and sides often need 200–300 ft. This calculator adds about 15% for two stories and 30% for three, since taller and steeper roofs take longer.
Measure only the edges the customer wants lit — gutters, eaves, gables, and ridges — not the home's square footage. Quote roofline per foot, then price trees, bushes, and wreaths separately. Set a minimum job so short drives to small homes still pay. Book early: installers often raise per-foot prices after mid-November.
Full-service installation with the installer's commercial lights, takedown, and storage usually costs $5 to $10 per linear foot in 2026. Hanging lights you already own costs about $1.50 to $3.50 per foot.
A 150-foot roofline runs about $750 to $1,500 for full service, and most companies have a $500 to $1,000 minimum.
Most single-story fronts need 100 to 150 feet of roofline; a two-story home lit on the front and sides often needs 200 to 300 feet.
Usually not on full-service packages — takedown and storage are included in the per-foot price. Install-only jobs may charge separately for removal.
Ranges are published prices from the sources above, checked October 2026. Your local market may be higher or lower — check 3 local competitors before you set prices.