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Christmas Light Installation in Raleigh, NC

Compare 5 local christmas light installation pros. Typical service: $247–$690.

Top Christmas Light Installation Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.Decorate With Lights of Raleigh

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +19194243779Website

  2. 2.Lights for Decorators

    4.4★ (21 reviews)

    4.4★ from 21 reviews

    +19192633469Website

  3. 3.Lights of NC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +19197719903Website

  4. 4.Festive Lighting Pros Raleigh Northwest

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +19195516174Website

  5. 5.Advanced Light Hanging

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19198876337

Christmas Light Installation Cost in Raleigh

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Roofline lighting, one-story home$247–$690/job
Two-story home$394–$986/job

Christmas Light Installation prices in Raleigh run about 1% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Raleigh, rated 4.9★ on average across 53 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling christmas light installation.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work need their own state licenses at any job size
  • Local permits still apply to structural work

License required: No state license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org

Christmas Light Installation FAQs for Raleigh

How much does Christmas light installation cost in Raleigh?

Professional Christmas light installation for a one-story Raleigh home typically runs $247-$690, usually including takedown.

How many Christmas light installers serve Raleigh?

We track 5 holiday lighting installers serving Raleigh.

Is Christmas light installation in Raleigh more expensive than average?

Seasonal outdoor labor in Raleigh runs about -1.4% versus the national average.

When should I book Christmas light installation in Raleigh?

Book by early fall; Raleigh installers fill their schedules by November, and lights go up most easily before winter lows near 30F arrive.

Do holiday light installers in NC need a license?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that. Any new outdoor outlet for a Raleigh display is work for a licensed electrician.

Is takedown included in Raleigh?

Usually; most Raleigh installers include takedown in the $247-$690 price, and many offer storage.

Do I have to buy the lights in Raleigh?

Most Raleigh installers lease commercial-grade LED lights as part of the price, so there is nothing to store.

How many quotes should I get for Christmas lights in Raleigh?

Two or three; with 5 installers serving Raleigh, compare the linear feet covered and whether takedown is included.