Commercial Christmas lighting for north DFW businesses and HOA entrances should be planned in September or early October so approvals are done before November installs. Every project starts with a site walk and a written proposal. Rooflines and windows start from $4–$6 per linear foot, and takedown is included.
Whether you run a storefront in downtown McKinney, a restaurant in Frisco, an office in Plano, or an HOA entrance in Prosper or Celina, the process is the same: plan early, get approvals, and put power and takedown in writing.
What does commercial holiday lighting include?
Most commercial projects combine a few elements:
- Rooflines and parapets outlined with LED C9 bulbs on wire cut to fit
- Windows and storefront glass outlined so the building reads clearly from the parking lot
- Columns, entries, and signage areas wrapped or framed to draw attention to the door
- Trees and planters wrapped with mini lights
- HOA entrance monuments, fences, and amenity centers for communities
For HOA boards, see our page on HOA and community entrance lighting. For businesses, see commercial Christmas light installation.
What’s the planning timeline?
Commercial jobs take longer to approve than residential ones. Someone besides you, such as a landlord, a property manager, or an HOA board, usually has to sign off.
| When | Step |
|---|---|
| September – early October | First call and site walk |
| After the site walk | Written lighting plan and proposal |
| October | Approvals from landlord, property manager, or board |
| Early – mid November | Installation, before or after business hours |
| November – December | Lights on by timer, with optional service calls |
| January (on the date you choose) | Takedown, plus optional storage |
HOA boards that only meet monthly should start at the early end of that window. For more on residential timing, see when to book Christmas light installation.
How do commercial quotes work?
Every commercial project gets a written proposal after a site walk. Here’s how the price comes together:
- Base rate for rooflines and windows. The same $4–$6 per linear foot we use for homes, including installation and January takedown. For example, 300 feet of storefront roofline and windows comes to $1,200–$1,800 before add-ons.
- Features priced individually. Trees, columns, wreaths, garland, monuments, and landscape lighting are itemized.
- Access and equipment. Tall facades may need a lift, which is quoted separately when needed.
- Power. If a new dedicated circuit is needed, we say so up front and coordinate with a licensed electrician.
- Permits. Where a city or property manager requires a permit, the fee is listed separately.
- Optional services. Off-season storage and in-season service calls.
The online estimator is useful for a quick ballpark before the site walk. At 1,000 feet or more it recommends a custom quote, and every commercial job gets a written proposal anyway.
What should you ask a commercial lighting installer?
Whoever you hire, get clear answers to these questions before you sign:
- What exactly is in the price? Ask for an itemized list of rooflines, features, and add-ons.
- Is takedown included, and when does it happen? Get the date in writing.
- Who handles permits? Ask who checks the city’s requirements and who pays any fees.
- How will you handle power? Ask which outlets and circuits they’ll use and whether signage shares them.
- When will you work? Ask whether installs happen before opening or after closing.
- What documentation can you provide? Many property managers require specific vendor paperwork, including proof of insurance. Send your requirements early and ask the installer to confirm in writing what they can provide.
- Who is my point of contact? One person from proposal to takedown makes everything easier.
- What if a section goes out? Ask how service calls work and how quickly they respond.
What should you check with your city and landlord?
Before a site walk, gather:
- Your lease or center rules on exterior décor, attachment methods, and install dates
- Permit requirements, which vary from city to city. Call your city’s building or permitting office and ask whether seasonal lighting on a commercial building needs a permit.
- Roof access rules, since some landlords control rooftop access
- Vendor requirements from your property manager, such as paperwork and check-in procedures
Send these to us before the site walk and we’ll build the plan and proposal around them.
Where do we work?
We light storefronts, offices, and community entrances across McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Allen, Prosper, and Celina, plus nearby cities. See all service areas.
Start the conversation
Commercial calendars fill early, so the sooner you start, the more install dates you’ll have to choose from. Request a commercial quote to set up a site walk, or call (972) 832-7653. Want a quick number first? Try the Christmas light cost estimator.