10/24/2026
99% of Christmas light companies charge by the FOOT — not by the hour.
Why? Because customers are paying for the finished lighting design and installation, not how long it takes a crew to work.
Charging by the foot makes pricing more consistent and predictable. A company that has experienced installers might finish a 200-foot job faster than another company, but that shouldn’t mean the customer pays less just because the crew is more efficient.
The price typically accounts for the lights, clips, cords, timers, installation, maintenance, takedown, labor, and everything that goes into creating the finished display.
💡 You’re paying for the result — not watching the clock.
That’s why professional Christmas light companies generally price by the foot rather than by the hour.
