Christmas & Holiday Light Installation in Charlotte, NC
Skip the ladder this year. A holiday lighting pro designs, installs and maintains your display all season, then takes it down in January. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll match you with one insured local pro.
- Free for homeowners
- One holiday lighting pro, not five
- No obligation to hire
How much does holiday light installation cost in Charlotte?
Typical 2026 ranges from insured local pros. Your exact price depends on your home and the details of the job.
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About $3.50–$7 per foot of roofline with lights, install and January takedown included. Typical Charlotte price from insured pros.
- Design & install labor50%~$450
- Commercial-grade lights25%~$230
- Takedown & storage15%~$140
- Insurance & overhead10%~$90
- Why quotes vary: a much lower bid usually means skipped prep, cheaper materials or no insurance. That’s what fails first.
No contact details needed to use this estimator. Ranges reflect insured, professional crews, not the cheapest bid. Your pro confirms the exact price after seeing the job.
What holiday light installation can include
- Roofline, gutter and window lights
- Trees, shrubs and wreaths
- Commercial-grade lights included
- Timers and service calls all season
- Takedown and storage in January
Exact scope depends on the holiday lighting pro and your project. Confirm details in your written estimate.
How it works
- See your instant estimate. A few quick taps, under a minute.
- We match you with one local pro. Your details go to one holiday lighting pro who serves your area.
- Get your exact price. The holiday lighting pro contacts you to schedule it. No obligation.
Good to know before you hire
Book by early November
The best installers fill their schedules fast. Booking in October gets you lights up before Thanksgiving.
Lights are usually included
Most pros supply commercial-grade lights as part of the price, so you don’t buy or store anything.
Existing outlets only
Installers plug into your existing outdoor outlets. If you need a new outlet, that’s a job for a licensed electrician.
Holiday Light Installation questions
How much does Christmas light installation cost?
Most Charlotte homes run about $500–$1,500 for a roofline display, with lights, installation and takedown included. Trees and larger displays cost more.
Do I keep the lights?
Usually not. Most pros lease the lights as part of the price and store them for you, so next year is even easier.
Is Paint Pros Network free?
Yes. It’s free for homeowners and there’s no obligation to hire. Pros in our network pay us for introductions.
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Holiday Light Installation across Charlotte and surrounding Mecklenburg County. Don’t see your area? Send a request anyway.
- Uptown
- South End
- Dilworth
- Myers Park
- Plaza Midwood
- NoDa
- SouthPark
- Ballantyne
- University City
- Steele Creek
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
- Pineville
- Huntersville
- Cornelius
- Davidson