What Does Christmas Light Installation Actually Cost in Salt Lake City?

If you're researching Christmas light installation in Salt Lake City, you've probably noticed that getting straight answers about pricing can be frustratingly difficult. Some companies won't quote over the phone, others have hidden fees, and many simply disappear after the installation. At Salt Lake City Christmas Lights, we believe in transparency, so let's talk real numbers and what you actually get for your investment.

Our minimum installation is $600, but for new customers, you're looking at a starting point of $750. Before you compare that to a DIY trip to Home Depot, understand what you're actually getting. This isn't big-box store material that'll last one season. We use commercial-grade LED lights from Christmas Light Contractors or other retailers - the same quality you see on professional displays and commercial buildings.

Here's how our pricing actually breaks down. For roofline installation, we start at $6 per linear foot whether you have a single-story or two-story home. We know that sounds simple, but there's more to it. A typical two-story home in Draper, Sandy, or South Jordan usually runs between $900 and $1,800 depending on your roofline footage, the number of eaves and architectural details, your roof material, and whether you have gutter guards that require special installation techniques.

Trees are a different story. They can get expensive quickly because the installation is so labor-intensive. We offer two wrapping styles: branch wrapping for a full, glowing tree effect, or canopy wrapping for a more subtle look. Both are priced by the strand, and we'll walk you through options during your free estimate.

We're not the only Christmas light installation company in the Salt Lake Valley, and we're not going to pretend we are. But here's what sets us apart: speed, communication, reliability, and maintenance. Those aren't just buzzwords - check our Google reviews and you'll see customers specifically mention these things.

When you hire us, you're getting a full-service experience. We install the lights using proper techniques that won't damage your roof or gutters. Throughout the season, if anything goes wrong - a timer needs resetting, a strand goes out, whatever the issue - we fix it. No charge. No hassle. That maintenance guarantee is included in your price.

When the season ends, we come back and carefully take everything down. Then here's the part that surprises people: we store your lights for free in our climate-controlled facility. For returning customers, this means no tangled mess in your garage, no wondering where you put everything, and no degraded lights from poor storage.

This is huge, and it's where we're genuinely different from most companies. When we install your lights, you own them. They're yours. That means next year, you're only paying for installation and service - not buying the materials again. Your second-year price drops by 20-30% depending on your installation size. If you paid over $1,000 your first year, you get 30% off year two. Under $1,000, it's 20% off.

Let's make this concrete with an example. Say your first-year installation costs $1,500. Year two, you're paying around $1,050 for the same display. Year three, four, five - same deal. That first-year investment in commercial-grade materials pays for itself quickly, and you're building an asset you own rather than renting lights every season.

Want to add more lights next year? Absolutely. Many of our clients start with roofline and add trees or additional features in following years. Since you own everything, we just integrate the new elements seamlessly.

We offer early season discounts of 20-25% off if you book before November 1st. The exact discount varies based on your roof's difficulty level and other factors, but generally speaking, booking early means significant savings. And here's the beautiful part: that discount compounds with your year-two pricing reduction. Book early your first year, and you're setting yourself up for even better value in subsequent seasons.

We start installations as early as September and book out quickly, especially for prime installation dates in October and early November. The Salt Lake Valley weather this time of year is unpredictable - it could be sunny and 65 degrees or snowing sideways. Booking early ensures you get your preferred installation date before the holiday rush and before weather becomes a scheduling factor.

We exclusively use LED lights, and there's no option to choose traditional incandescent bulbs. This isn't us being difficult - it's us ensuring you get the best value and experience. LED lights from Christmas Light Contractors use a fraction of the electricity that traditional bulbs consume. They're dramatically more durable, especially in Utah's freeze-thaw cycles. They last for years, not months. And you can still get that classic warm white Christmas look you love - LED technology has come a long way.

The durability matters more than you might think. These lights survive our mountain weather, from September installations through January takedowns. They don't break when snow accumulates. They don't burn out in clusters. They simply work, reliably, all season long.

Do you charge more for colored lights? No. White, multicolor, or any combination - same price.

Will you damage my roof? We use professional clips designed specifically to protect your roof and gutters. We're fully insured and licensed. Roof protection is built into our installation process, not an afterthought.

Will you hang my existing lights? Generally, no. We occasionally make exceptions for other commercial-grade lights, so it's worth asking, but 95% of the time the answer is no. Why? Because we can't guarantee the quality, safety, or longevity of materials we didn't source. Our maintenance guarantee depends on using lights we know will last.

What if you go out of business or ghost me? This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and unfortunately, it's valid. We get calls every year from homeowners whose installer disappeared. Check our Google reviews. Look at our track record. We've been here, we're staying here, and we'll be back next year. That's not something every company can claim.

Let's be honest about pricing in this industry. We're on the higher end of the market, but we're not the most expensive. We're definitely not the cheapest, and there's a reason. Getting on someone's roof is inherently risky. It requires proper insurance, licensing, and paying installers well enough that they'll do the job safely and correctly. We're not getting on anyone's roof for a couple hundred bucks - it's simply not worth the liability, and it wouldn't allow us to provide the quality service our customers expect.

If you're comparing quotes and someone comes in significantly cheaper than us, ask questions. What kind of materials are they using? Are they insured? Will they maintain the lights? Will they actually come back for takedown, or will you be calling us next January asking if we can remove someone else's abandoned installation? We fall in the upper tier of pricing because we fall in the upper tier of service quality, materials, and reliability.

We service the entire Salt Lake Valley, from Lehi in the south to Bountiful in the north. We regularly work in Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, West Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Millcreek, Murray, and Midvale. We also head up to Park City, Jeremy Ranch, and surrounding mountain communities. If you're in the greater Salt Lake area and wondering if we serve your neighborhood, the answer is probably yes. View our Service Areas here.

Our customers consistently mention that working with us is easy and seamless. We've dialed in our communication process so you always know what's happening and when. We show up on time. We do what we say we'll do. And we make sure your lighting display is the best on the block - not through gimmicks or over-the-top designs (unless that's what you want), but through quality installation, maintenance, and service that simply works.

The best time to book Christmas light installation was yesterday. The second-best time is right now, especially if you want to take advantage of our early season discounts. We're already booking installations, and prime dates fill up quickly.

Give us a call at 801-876-7694 or fill out the contact form on our website. We'll set up a free estimate, walk through your options, and give you transparent pricing with no surprises. Whether you want a simple roofline installation or a full-property display with trees and custom features, we'll create something beautiful that you'll actually own and enjoy for years to come.

This year, skip the ladder, skip the hassle, and skip the worry about whether your installer will actually show up for takedown. Let Salt Lake City Christmas Lights handle everything while you focus on what actually matters during the holidays.