Holiday lights guide
Do Christmas light installers provide the lights?
Written by Backyard Boys Lawn Co., San Antonio ยท October 25, 2026
Yes, many Christmas light installers provide the lights, and we do. With Backyard Boys the lights are leased to you for the season: we install them, fix any that go out within 24 hours, take them down in January and store them for next year. There is nothing for you to buy or store.
What is included when the installer provides the lights?
Our per-foot price is the whole job:
- The lights, leased to you for the season
- Installation, clipped to the roofline
- Upkeep all season: if a light goes out, we fix it within 24 hours of your message
- Takedown in January
- Storage until next year
Roofline lights are $7 a foot on a one-story home and $9 on a two-story, with a $649 minimum. Our cost guide has the full breakdown.
Do I own the lights?
No, and that is the point. Because we take them down and store them, you never deal with tangled strands, dead bulbs or a garage full of boxes. Next year, text us to book again and you get 15% off as a returning customer.
Some companies work the other way and charge for labor only, while you buy and keep the lights. That can look cheaper per foot, but you buy the lights, replace the dead ones and store them every year.
Seasonal vs permanent Christmas lights
| Seasonal (what we install) | Permanent | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Lights clipped to the roofline for the holidays | A track mounted under the roof edge that stays up all year |
| Up front cost | Per foot each season, lights included | Much higher. One maker lists about $18 to $35 a linear foot installed |
| Looks | Classic C9 bulbs, true Christmas look | Small LED points, app-controlled colors year round |
| Takedown | We take them down in January | Stays up |
If you want the classic holiday look without a big one-time install, seasonal is the simpler choice.
How does it work?
- Measure. We measure your roofline from satellite pictures, then confirm it on install day.
- See it. We text you a picture of your house lit up, with your price.
- Hold your spot. A 50% deposit holds your install, and we text you the day.
- Install. You do not need to be home. We just need access to the roofline and an outdoor outlet.
- Takedown. We come back in January, take everything down and store it.
Ready to see your house lit up? Request your lights or text 210-595-9546.
Quick answers
Do Christmas light installers provide the lights?
Many do, and we do. Our price includes the lights. They are leased to you for the season: we install them, fix any that go out within 24 hours, take them down in January and store them for next year.
Do I own the lights?
No. The lights are leased for the season, so there is nothing for you to buy, untangle or store. Next year, text us to book again and you get 15% off as a returning customer.
What is the difference between permanent and seasonal Christmas lights?
Seasonal lights go up for the holidays and come down in January. Permanent lights are a track mounted under the roof edge that stays up all year, with lights you control from an app. Permanent systems cost much more up front. We install seasonal lights.
How does Christmas light installation work?
We measure your roofline, send a picture of your house lit up with your price, and once you approve we text you your install day. A 50% deposit holds it. You do not need to be home: we just need access to the roofline and an outdoor outlet.
What lights do professional installers use?
We use commercial-grade C9 LED bulbs on the roofline, clipped on, not nailed. Trees get mini lights wrapped on the trunk.
Can I use my own lights?
Some companies hang your lights for a labor-only price. Our price includes our lights, upkeep all season, takedown and storage.