Every year, Florida homeowners start looking for two things at the same time: cheaper Christmas lights and someone to put them up. Those are two different problems, and mixing them up is why a lot of people end up with a garage full of tangled light strings and a Saturday spent on a ladder.
This page explains both. Where discounted Christmas lights usually come from, what a Christmas light installation actually costs you in time and money, and how much those lights add to a Florida power bill.
Looking for a Christmas light discount offer in Florida? Call Picture Perfect Window Cleaning at 631-317-1190 and ask what holiday lighting pricing and installation dates are open right now.
Two ways to save on Christmas lights this year
There are only two real ways to spend less on holiday lighting.
- Buy the lights cheaper. That means retail sales, clearance racks, and post-holiday markdowns.
- Pay less to get them installed. That means booking early, bundling services, and using a local installer instead of paying for your own time and a rented ladder.
We do the second one. We are a Florida window cleaning and Christmas light installation company, so we hang lights on rooflines, palms, columns, railings, and fences. We do not sell retail light strings, and we are not a store.
Most homeowners save the most by combining both: buy lights on sale, then have someone else deal with the roof.
Christmas light discount offer near me: how to actually get one
Holiday lighting pricing follows the calendar. November and early December are the busiest weeks of the year for every installer in Florida, and that is when discounts disappear.
Ways homeowners usually pay less:
- Book early. Late summer and early fall bookings are easier to schedule, so pricing is usually better than a mid December rush job.
- Bundle services. If you already need your windows cleaned before the holidays, ask about doing both on the same visit.
- Keep the same design each year. Repeat jobs take less planning time than a brand new layout.
- Refer a neighbor. Two houses on one street means less drive time.
- Start with the front of the house only. You do not have to light the whole property in year one.
We do not post a fixed discount here, because availability changes through the season. Call 631-317-1190 and ask what the current offer is before you book.
Where can I buy discounted Christmas lights?
Discounted Christmas lights usually come from big retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, and Hobby Lobby. The deepest markdowns almost always land in the last week of December and the first two weeks of January, after the holiday is over. Prices during the season are normal retail with occasional weekly sales.
A few things worth knowing before you shop:
- Post holiday clearance is the cheapest window, but selection is picked over and colors run out fast.
- Buying next year’s lights in January works well if you have dry storage space.
- Buy extra strings of the same brand and model. Mixing brands mid roofline gives you two slightly different whites, and it shows.
- Check the box for outdoor rating. Indoor only strings do not last through a Florida storm season.
If you searched something like “Christmas light discount offer Walmart” or “Hobby Lobby Christmas lights sale,” you are looking for retail pricing, not a service. We cannot sell you those products or tell you what is in stock at your local store. Check the store’s weekly ad or app for current pricing.
What Christmas items are currently on clearance?
Clearance changes by retailer, by store, and by week, so no article can tell you what is on the shelf today. Check the retailer’s app or weekly ad, and look for the clearance endcap near the seasonal aisle.
As a general pattern, artificial trees, wrapping paper, and outdoor decorations get marked down first after Christmas. Lights and extension cords tend to sell out quickly because people replace them every year.
LED Christmas lights and why they are worth the extra cost
LED Christmas lights cost more per string than old incandescent bulbs. They also use far less electricity, run cool to the touch, and hold up better outdoors.
For Florida homes, LEDs have one more advantage. They handle heat, humidity, and afternoon rain better than glass incandescent bulbs, and a single burned out LED usually does not take the whole string down with it.
If you are shopping clearance racks for outdoor Christmas lights, look for:
- An outdoor or indoor/outdoor rating on the box
- Commercial grade strings if you plan to reuse them for several years
- Consistent bulb color temperature across every box you buy
- Enough strings to finish the run, plus one spare
How much do Christmas lights run up your electric bill?
Not much, if you use LEDs. The cost depends on bulb type, wattage, how many bulbs you run, and how many hours a night they stay on.
Here is a rough example using an average Florida residential rate of about 15 cents per kilowatt hour. Check your own bill for your exact rate.
Say you run your display 6 hours a night for 30 nights:
- 500 LED mini lights use around 20 to 25 watts total. That works out to well under a dollar for the whole month.
- 500 incandescent mini lights use around 200 watts. That is closer to 5 or 6 dollars for the month.
- 100 large C9 incandescent bulbs use around 700 watts. That can reach roughly 19 dollars for the month.
- The same 100 bulbs in LED C9 usually land somewhere between 1 and 3 dollars.
Two easy ways to spend less:
- Put the display on a timer so it is not running at 3 a.m.
- Use LEDs for the long roofline runs, where bulb count adds up fastest.
Inflatables and projectors usually pull more power than the lights themselves, so count those separately.
Christmas light installation cost in Florida
Installation pricing depends on the property, not on a flat rate. The things that move the number:
- How many linear feet of roofline you want covered
- Single story, two story, or a steep roof pitch
- Whether trees, palms, columns, or railings are included
- Whether you own the lights or want the installer to supply them
- Whether takedown and storage are included after the season
- How far out from our service area the property sits
That is why we quote per house instead of listing a price here. A quick look at your roofline, or even a few photos, gets you a real number.
Why Florida homes need a different approach
Florida rooflines are not New England rooflines. A few things that come up on almost every job here:
- Barrel tile and metal roofs need clips that do not crack tile or scratch coating
- Afternoon storms and high humidity are hard on cheap plugs and connectors
- Coastal salt air corrodes connections faster, so weatherproof plugs matter
- Palms and live oaks need different rigging than a pine or spruce
- Outdoor outlets should be on a GFCI, and long runs need a proper outdoor rated extension cord
None of this is complicated. It just takes knowing it before you climb up, not after.
When professional Christmas light installation is worth it
Hiring an installer is not the right call for every house. A one story ranch with a short front roofline is a reasonable DIY project.
It usually makes sense to hire out when:
- Your house is two stories or has a steep roof
- You have tile, metal, or a roof you would rather nobody walked on
- You want clean, evenly spaced lines along the whole roofline
- You do not own a ladder tall enough to reach safely
- You would rather spend that weekend on something else
- You want the lights taken down in January without doing it yourself
The finished look is the part people notice most. Evenly spaced bulbs on a straight line read very differently from a string that sags in the middle. Getting that right is mostly measuring, clip spacing, and patience.
How to get a Christmas light installation estimate
- Call 631-317-1190 or send a message through pictureperfectwindowcleaningfl.com.
- Tell us your address and what you want lit: roofline, palms, columns, walkway, or all of it.
- Send a couple of photos of the front of the house if you have them. It speeds things up.
- Let us know whether you have your own lights or want us to supply them.
- Pick your install week. Earlier in the season means more open dates.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas light discounts
Do you have a Christmas light discount offer right now?
Offers change through the season and depend on how much of the calendar is left. Call 631-317-1190 and ask what is currently available for your area.
Where can I find discounted Christmas items?
Big retailers run seasonal sales through November and December, with the deepest clearance right after Christmas. Store apps and weekly ads are the fastest way to check current pricing.
Do you sell Christmas lights?
No. We install lights. You can buy your own, or ask us about supplying them as part of the job.
Are LED Christmas lights cheaper to run?
Yes, by a wide margin. LED strings typically use a small fraction of the electricity that incandescent bulbs use for the same bulb count.
How much do Christmas lights add to a Florida electric bill?
For an LED display running a few hours a night, usually a few dollars or less for the season. Large incandescent bulbs are the ones that show up on the bill.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Florida?
It depends on roofline length, house height, roof type, and what else you want lit. We give a per property quote rather than a flat rate.
When should I book holiday light installation?
As early as you can. Late season calls get whatever dates are still open, and the second week of December is usually gone first.
Do you take the lights down after the holidays?
Ask about takedown when you get your quote so it is included in the plan from the start.
What areas do you serve?
Call 631-317-1190 with your address and we will confirm whether it falls in our service area.
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Ready to get your Florida home lit this year?
Buy your lights on sale, then let someone else handle the ladder. Call Picture Perfect Window Cleaning at 631-317-1190 or visit pictureperfectwindowcleaningfl.com to ask about Christmas light installation pricing, current offers, and open dates.