Quick answer
Professional holiday light installation in Halifax, NS starts around $649 for the season and typically runs $900–$1,800 for a full roofline display on an average home — design, commercial-grade LED lights, installation, free in-season service, January takedown and off-season storage all included. The price is driven mostly by how much roofline you light and which add-ons (columns, trees, wreaths, pathway stakes) you choose, not by whether you pick warm white or colour.
If you're pricing out holiday lighting before the ladders and extension cords come out, here's what it actually costs to have it done professionally in Halifax this season — and what changes the number up or down.
Average Holiday Lighting Cost in Halifax, NS (2026 Season)
Holiday lighting is priced by the job, not by the hour — mainly by linear footage of roofline and how many extras you add. Here's what that typically looks like by home size and display scope:
| Display | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Roofline only — small bungalow or one-storey | $649–$900 |
| Roofline + peaks — average two-storey home | $900–$1,300 |
| Full display — roofline, columns, trees, wreath & pathway | $1,300–$1,800+ |
| Returning customer re-install (same set, same design) | Discounted labour-only rate |
For context, most Halifax homes land in the $900–$1,800 range for their first season, depending on roofline length, roof height and pitch, and how many add-ons are included. Booking by October 31 typically qualifies for an early-bird discount (around 15% with WashCrafters), and returning customers — since the installer already owns and stores last year's lights — are usually quoted labour-only, which comes in well below the first-year price.
What Affects the Cost of Holiday Lighting?
- Linear footage of roofline. The main driver of price — more eaves, ridge lines and edges to light means more lights, more clips and more install time.
- Home height and roof pitch. A steep roof or a second storey means more ladder work and safety setup, which adds to labour.
- Number of peaks and dormers. Each break in the roofline adds cutting, fitting and time on site.
- Add-ons. Wrapped columns and posts, trees and shrubs, lit wreaths and garland, and pathway stakes each add to the total — pick as many or as few as you want.
- New install vs. returning customer. A first-year display costs more because it includes buying and cutting the lights to fit. If the same company already owns and stores your set, year two is typically labour-only and noticeably cheaper.
- Booking timing. Early-bird pricing (often ~15% off for booking by the end of October) rewards planning ahead; installers get booked solid through November as more homeowners call.
One thing that doesn't move the price: bulb colour. Warm white and classic multi-colour (C9) displays cost the same — the choice is purely aesthetic.
What's Included in Professional Holiday Lighting
A proper install isn't just clipping lights to your eaves. It typically includes a short design consult to map the look, commercial-grade LED strands cut to fit your exact roofline (no store-bought strand stretched too far or bunched at the end), clip-based attachment that leaves no holes or staple marks in your fascia, an outdoor timer so it comes on and off on its own, free service calls if a section goes dark mid-season, and a January takedown with the set stored for next year. See the full breakdown, look options and current pricing on our holiday lighting service page.
Compare what's actually included, not just the number
A low quote that doesn't include design, clips, a timer, mid-season service or takedown can end up costing more once you add those back in — or leave you up a ladder in January taking your own lights down. Ask exactly what's covered before comparing prices between companies.
DIY vs. Professional Holiday Lighting: Cost Comparison
Buying your own lights and doing it yourself is the obvious lower-cost option on paper — but the full picture is closer than it looks:
- A season's worth of decent commercial-grade LED strands, clips and a timer runs roughly $150–$400+ retail if you're buying new, and store-bought sets rarely fit a roofline as cleanly as custom-cut cord.
- Ladder work on a frosty roofline in November or December is one of the more common causes of fall injuries around the home each winter — it's not a job to rush or do alone.
- DIY lights have no one to call if a section goes dark in a windstorm in mid-December; a professional install includes free service calls all season.
- Come January, you're back up the ladder to take everything down, untangle it, and find somewhere in the basement or garage to store a box of lights until next year.
For a small single-storey home and a homeowner who's comfortable on a ladder, DIY can make sense. For anyone with a two-storey roofline, steep pitch, or better things to do in December than manage extension cords, the $649–$1,800 professional range buys back the ladder time, the storage space, and the risk.
Is Professional Holiday Lighting Worth the Cost?
Beyond the safety angle, a professionally designed display is simply more even — custom-cut cord means no gaps, no drooping strands, and no visible extension cords running across the lawn. It also comes with a fix-it-free guarantee through the season, so a dead section or a clip that lets go in a windstorm doesn't sit there dark until you get around to it. And because the lights and clips are typically owned and stored by the installer, there's no box of tangled cord taking up space in your garage from January to November.
WashCrafters installs holiday lighting across the entire Halifax Regional Municipality — Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Hammonds Plains, Fall River, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Timberlea and everywhere in between. See full pricing, look options and the complete add-on list on our holiday lighting page, or send a few photos of your home for a firm, no-pressure quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does holiday lighting cost in Halifax?
Professional holiday light installation in Halifax, NS starts around $649 for the season and typically runs $900 to $1,800 for a full roofline display on an average home, including design, commercial-grade LED lights, installation, in-season service, January takedown and off-season storage. Price is driven mainly by the linear footage of roofline being lit and which add-ons — columns, trees, wreaths, pathway stakes — you choose.
What's the average cost for a two-storey home?
A typical two-storey Halifax home with a roofline outline plus a couple of peaks lands around $900 to $1,300 for the season. Adding wrapped columns, trees, a lit wreath or garland, and pathway stakes usually pushes a full display to $1,300 to $1,800 or more, depending on how much of the property is lit.
Does warm white or multi-colour lighting cost more?
No — bulb colour doesn't change the price. Warm white and classic multi-colour (C9) lighting cost the same; what drives cost is the linear footage of roofline and how many add-ons, like columns, trees and wreaths, are included.
Is holiday lighting a one-time cost or does it repeat every year?
It's a seasonal cost, paid each year, because a professional install includes labour, in-season service and January takedown every time. The lights and clips themselves are typically owned and stored by the installer between seasons, and returning customers are usually charged a discounted labour-only rate the following year since the same set goes back up.
Do I need to buy my own holiday lights?
No, and most professional installers prefer you don't. A season's worth of decent commercial-grade LED strands, clips and a timer can run $150–$400+ retail if you bought and installed it yourself, on top of your own ladder time. Professional packages typically include the lights, clips and timer as part of the price, so you're paying for the design and service, not a box of product.
Are there discounts for booking holiday lighting early?
Many Halifax installers, including WashCrafters, offer an early-bird discount (commonly around 15%) for booking before the end of October, plus first pick of install week. Spots typically fill up fast through November as more homeowners book once the weather turns.
Does WashCrafters offer holiday lighting across Halifax?
Yes — holiday lighting is offered across the entire Halifax Regional Municipality, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Hammonds Plains, Fall River, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage and Timberlea. See our holiday lighting service page for full pricing and to get a free quote.
Kendall Scott
Owner/Operator, WashCrafters Exterior Home Solutions Inc. — Bedford, NS. Fully insured, 5.0 stars on Google, and a soft-wash specialist across the HRM.