How much should Christmas light installation cost?
Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.
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See the light installer price toolWhat affects the price of Christmas light installation
- Length. Most installers price by the foot of roofline, with lights included.
- Height and roof pitch. Second stories and steep roofs need more time and safety gear.
- Lights. Pros usually supply commercial-grade LEDs. Using your own lights may lower the price.
- Extras. Trees, bushes, wreaths and pathway lights are priced on top of the roofline.
The low end of the range is a newer light installer at about $35 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $70 an hour who travels to you. Many light installers have a minimum charge of around $250. Prices are higher in big cities.
Common questions
When should I book?
Book in September or October. Installers fill up fast, and November slots go first.
Do I keep the lights?
Usually not. Most installers lease the lights, take them down after the holidays, and store them for next year.
How much should I charge for Christmas light installation?
Enter what your time is worth and your costs. You get a price list you can paste into a flyer, Facebook post or booking page.
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Email us to get listed: hello@ruffquote.comHow the prices are worked out
Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $250 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.
Before you post prices, check two or three local light installers on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.