Christmas Light Installation Cost Calculator

Most Ontario installs land between $800 and $3,500, with the average around $1,500, according to Ontario installer Nord (updated September 2026). Installers price by the linear foot: LED rooflines run roughly $5–$9 per foot installed, LED minis $4–$7, and incandescents $3–$6. A modest bungalow front (~100 ft) is about $500–$900; a full two-storey with peaks (~200–350 ft) runs $1,200–$2,800.

Most full-service installers provide commercial-grade LED lights as part of the package — that's what the per-foot rate covers. They install in November/December, maintain them through the season, take them down in January, and store them. If you already own lights, some installers offer labour-only installs, usually 30–40%% cheaper, but they typically won't warranty customer-supplied product.

Book by late October. Ontario installers fill their November calendars fast — the good crews are often fully booked by the second week of November. Booking early can also mean early-bird pricing; waiting until December usually means premium rates or no availability at all.

Yes, for professionally installed displays. LEDs use roughly 90%% less electricity, run cool (safer on roofs and trees), and last tens of thousands of hours versus ~1,000 for incandescents. The installed per-foot price is higher ($5–$9 vs $3–$6), but lower energy bills and near-zero mid-season bulb failures make LEDs the pro standard.

Takedown is often bundled into full-service packages. As a standalone add-on it typically runs $150–$400 depending on the size of the display. If your installer stores the lights for you, expect a small storage fee or a slightly higher package price — it beats untangling strings in your garage next November.