How much does permanent lighting cost in Amarillo?
Most professionally installed permanent lighting costs $18 to $35 per linear foot, installed. A 100-foot front roofline typically runs $1,800 to $3,500, and a full single-story perimeter of about 200 feet runs $3,600 to $7,000. Roof height, number of peaks and total footage move the price most. A written quote is free.
What is permanent lighting?
Permanent lighting is a system of small LED lights set in a slim aluminum track that is mounted under the eave of a home and color matched to the trim. It stays up all year and is controlled from a phone app, so one install covers Christmas, other holidays, game days and everyday warm-white accent lighting.
Can you see the lights during the day?
Barely. The track is matched to your fascia or soffit color and the lights sit tucked under the roof edge, so from the street most people do not notice the system until it turns on at night.
Will permanent lights hold up to Amarillo wind and hail?
They are designed to. The track is screwed to the fascia or soffit along its full length instead of hanging from clips, and the lights sit under the eave where they are shielded from most hail. Ask your installer about the product warranty and what it covers for storm damage.
How long does installation take?
Most single-story homes are installed in one day. Larger or two-story homes can take two. Installs happen year-round, and fall books up fastest, so spring and summer usually have the shortest wait.
Do permanent lights work for more than Christmas?
Yes. The same lights can show warm white every night, red and green in December, orange and purple for Halloween, red, white and blue for July 4th, or team colors on game day. You pick scenes and schedules in the app.
How long do permanent lights last?
Quality LED systems are rated for tens of thousands of hours. At a few hours a night that works out to decades of use. Warranty length depends on the product your installer carries, so ask for it in writing with your quote.
Do permanent lights raise my electric bill?
Very little. LEDs use a small fraction of the power of old incandescent holiday bulbs, and most homeowners see only a few dollars a month even with nightly use.
Will my HOA allow permanent lighting?
Many Amarillo-area HOAs allow it because the track is low profile and can be set to plain warm white outside the holidays. Rules differ by neighborhood, so check your covenants or ask your installer, who has likely worked in your area before.
Do you also install regular Christmas lights?
Yes. If you want classic holiday lights for one season, request a holiday light quote. A local crew hangs, maintains and takes them down. Seasonal installation typically costs $2.50 to $7 per foot each year.
Who actually does the installation?
An independent, local lighting installer. Amarillo Permanent Lighting is a referral service: your request goes to one Amarillo-area installer, who measures your home and sends the written quote. Your information is never sold to a list of companies.