DFW Christmas Lighting
Cost Report 2026.
Real pricing data from 1,000+ Christmas light installations across Dallas-Fort Worth since 2009. Average costs, ranges, and trends — by city, by neighborhood, by service type, and by year. Published annually 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?
Based on installation data across 1,000+ DFW homes and businesses since 2009, 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 represent less than 5% of total installations but account for a meaningful share of total industry revenue in DFW.
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 |
Source: The Christmas Lights Experts internal install database, 2024-2026 season aggregated data. 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.
2024 → 2026 DFW Christmas lighting price trends
DFW Christmas lighting prices have increased approximately 14% from 2024 to 2026, driven by three factors: rising commercial-grade C9 LED material costs (up 8% over the period), increased fully-insured W-2 labor costs across the home services industry (up 11%), and growing demand for luxury and multi-element installs (which have higher average ticket sizes).
The luxury segment (installations over $2,500+) grew approximately 22% by volume from 2024 to 2026, reflecting both new luxury construction in Westlake, Frisco, Prosper, and Celina, and a broader trend of established luxury homeowners investing more in seasonal property presentation. The Highland Park and Preston Hollow markets remain the highest per-home spenders, while Westlake (particularly Vaquero Club) shows the fastest year-over-year growth in average install size.
Commercial installations have remained relatively flat in count but increased 18% in average ticket size as commercial property managers prioritize fewer, higher-quality vendor relationships over annual price-shopping. Multi-year commercial contracts have grown from approximately 35% of commercial installs in 2024 to approximately 52% in 2026.
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.
Methodology
This report aggregates pricing data from 1,000+ Christmas light installations completed by The Christmas Lights Experts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex between October 2009 and May 2026. All pricing represents finalized customer invoices including labor, materials, in-season service, takedown, and storage — i.e., total seasonal cost per property.
Averages are calculated across single-family residential properties within each named city, excluding multi-property HOA installations and commercial properties (which are reported separately). Per-linear-foot calculations use measured roofline footage from on-site walkthroughs. Luxury segment pricing reflects estate-grade properties (1+ acre, multi-story, complex architecture) and is reported as both range and average where sample size permits (N≥15 per neighborhood).
Data is anonymized and aggregated; no individual customer information is disclosed. Report published annually in May based on prior season data, with mid-year updates as warranted. Next planned update: May 2027.
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.
