How Professional Christmas Light Installation Works in the Triangle
We handle everything — design, installation, maintenance, takedown, and storage. Here is exactly what to expect when you hire Distinct Holiday Lighting.
Our 4-Step Process
- Free Same-Day Design. Send us your address and we’ll design your display remotely, usually the same day, and send you a written quote. No site visit needed. No pressure. No obligation.
- Secure Your Date. Approve your quote and pay a 50% deposit to lock in your installation date. Fall slots fill fast, so early bookings get first pick of dates.
- Professional Installation. Our team arrives on your scheduled date and installs everything — lights, stakes, extension management, and timer setup. Most installations take 2–5 hours.
- Worry-Free Season. If anything stops working, call us. We come back out and fix it at no charge. In January we return, take everything down, and store it for next year.
Everything Included in Your Service
- Custom lighting design tailored to your home
- Professional installation by trained technicians
- Commercial-grade LED lights — provided by us
- Timer and power management setup
- Mid-season maintenance visits as needed
- Bulb and strand replacement at no extra charge
- January takedown — we remove everything
- Off-season storage — we store everything until next fall
How Payment Works
Every installation is booked with a 50% deposit when you approve your quote. The remaining 50% is due when the install is complete. If you’d rather pay over time, financing is available through Wisetack.
50% Deposit
Pay half when you approve your quote to reserve your installation date, and the remaining half when the install is complete. Simple and straightforward, with no interest and no fees.
Wisetack Financing
Apply for financing through Wisetack, our third-party partner, with rates ranging from 0% to 29.9% APR depending on your credit. This option lets you pay over a longer term, with the final rate determined during a quick application.
Have questions about which option is right for you? Reach out and we’ll walk you through the details — no pressure, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Payment
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Raleigh NC?
Most Raleigh residential installations range from $750 to $2,500+ depending on your home size and scope. The best way to get an accurate number is a free same-day design and quote. Just send us your address, no site visit needed.
Do I have to pay the full amount up front?
No. A 50% deposit when you approve your quote reserves your installation date, and the other 50% is due when the install is complete. You can also finance through Wisetack, our third-party partner, if you’d like to pay over a longer term.
Is there interest on the payment plans?
There’s no interest or fee on our 50/50 payment: half when you approve your quote, half when the install is complete. Wisetack financing rates range from 0% to 29.9% APR depending on your credit.
When is my date locked in?
As soon as you approve your quote and your 50% deposit is received.
Scheduling
When should I book my Christmas light installation in Raleigh?
As early as possible — ideally August or September. Peak November slots sell out fast. Your installation date is only secured once your 50% deposit is received.
How long does Christmas light installation take?
Most residential installations take 2 to 5 hours depending on home size and complexity.
Do I need to be home during the installation?
We ask that someone be available at the start to confirm the layout and grant access to electrical outlets. After that, you are welcome to go about your day.
Installation & Maintenance
What happens if my lights stop working mid-season?
Call us. We will come back out and fix it at no extra charge. Every customer receives our worry-free maintenance program.
When do you take the lights down?
Takedown typically happens in January after the holiday season ends. We coordinate a takedown date with you. You do not need to be home for takedown.
Do I own the lights?
Our service is a complete lighting service, not a product sale. You pay for design, installation, maintenance, takedown, and storage. The lights remain our property, which allows us to maintain, replace, and store them on your behalf each year.
Permanent Lighting
What is the difference between seasonal and permanent lighting?
Seasonal installation means we install lights each fall, maintain them through the holidays, then take them down in January. Permanent Omni RGB lighting is a one-time installation of weatherproof LED fixtures mounted permanently to your roofline, controlled via smartphone app, and capable of displaying any color for any holiday year-round.
Service Area
What areas do you serve for Christmas light installation?
We serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Youngsville, Franklinton, Morrisville, Rolesville, Knightdale, and Zebulon NC.
Do you do commercial Christmas light installation?
Yes — we install professional holiday lighting for commercial properties throughout the Triangle including offices, retail centers, restaurants, HOA common areas, and multi-unit residential properties.
Ready to Book?
Call (984) 254-3906 or fill out our online quote form. We will reach out within one business day to schedule your free consultation.