What services does your company offer?

Astoria Lighting Co. offers a permanent LED outdoor lighting system with color-changing lights designed for homes and businesses. This versatile system provides everything from subtle accent lighting that resembles recessed can or pot lights to vibrant, customizable colors and patterns for every night of the holiday season. It’s perfect for celebrating all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, patriotic holidays, Halloween, birthday parties, and more!

What types of lighting do you install?

We specialize in installing custom, high-quality exterior lighting systems. Our offerings typically include: - **Permanent Outdoor Lighting**: Energy-efficient LED systems designed for year-round use, perfect for accentuating home or building exteriors. These systems are commonly programmable to create custom lighting effects for holidays, events, or everyday use. - **Permanent Holiday Lighting**: Festive lighting solutions for Christmas, Halloween, and every holiday in between, installed with a clean, professional look. - **Landscape Lighting**: Pathway lights, uplighting, and spotlights to enhance outdoor spaces, increase curb appeal, and improve nighttime safety. - **Smart Lighting Systems**: Lights controlled via smartphone apps, allowing users to customize colors, brightness, and schedules remotely. - **Architectural Accent Lighting**: Lighting designed to highlight unique architectural features like rooflines, columns, or windows. We focus on combining aesthetics, functionality, and technology to deliver long-lasting, elegant lighting solutions.

Do you provide both residential and commercial installations?

Yes, we provide both residential and commercial outdoor lighting installations. Our offerings include permanent holiday lighting, landscape lighting, architectural accent lighting, bistro and café lighting, soffit lighting, and more. We cater to a variety of needs, from enhancing homes to illuminating businesses for aesthetic or functional purposes. Our installations are customizable and controlled via a proprietary smartphone app for convenience.

Are consultations free, and how can I schedule one?

All consultations and quotes are provided free of charge so you can make an informed decision. To schedule an appointment, simply fill out our online 'Request a Free Quote' form or give us a call at 844-715-4644.

Christmas Light Installation: Complete Guide

Find out how much christmas light installation really costs, compare DIY vs. professional options, and discover why thousands of homeowners are making the switch to permanent christmas lights – saving time, money, and hassle every holiday season.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS INSTALLATION OPTIONS

Your Options

Three Ways to Light Your Home for the Holidays

When it comes to christmas lights, homeowners have three main paths. Each has different costs, time commitments, and results — here’s how they compare.

DIY Installation

Do It Yourself

✕ Weekend on a ladder

✕ Replace bulbs every year

✕ One fixed color/look

✕ Safety risk from falls

✕ Storage hassle

$100 – $500/yr

+ your time every season

Seasonal Professional

Hire & Remove Each Year

✓ No ladder work for you

✓ Professional look

✕ Recurring annual cost

✕ Christmas only (Nov–Jan)

✕ Limited color options

$500 – $1,500/yr

recurring every season

Best Value

Permanent Lights

Install Once, Enjoy Forever

✓ One-time professional install

✓ 16 million+ colors via app

✓ Every holiday & event

✓ No ladders, ever again

✓ Increases home value

$2,000 – $8,000

one-time investment

Over a 10-year period, DIY costs $3,000–$5,000 and seasonal pros cost $5,000–$15,000 — both for a single look during Christmas only. Permanent lights cost less long-term and give you unlimited looks for every occasion.

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Comparison

Professional vs. DIY Installation

DIY christmas light installation costs less upfront but comes with real trade-offs. Here’s an honest look at both options so you can decide what’s right for your home.

DIY Installation

Lower Cost, Higher Risk

✓ Lower upfront cost

✓ Full control over timing

✕ Entire weekend on a ladder

✕ Thousands of ER visits annually from falls

✕ Tangled lights & burned-out bulbs

✕ Results rarely match the inspiration

✕ Repeat every single year

Recommended

Professional Installation

Polished Results, Zero Risk

✓ Polished, Pinterest-worthy results

✓ Zero safety risk — no ladders for you

✓ Free weekend to enjoy the season

✓ Commercial-grade materials & bulbs

✓ Custom design for your home

✓ App control & smart scheduling

✓ One-time install, enjoy for decades

The real question isn’t can you do it yourself — it’s whether you want to spend your holiday weekend on a ladder or relaxing with your family. Professional installation costs more upfront, but delivers better results, eliminates safety concerns, and gives you your time back.

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Investment

Christmas Light Installation Costs

Understanding the true cost of each option — not just the sticker price — helps you make the smartest investment for your home.

DIY

$100 – $500

per year + your time

Lights & supplies from store

Replacement bulbs each year

Extension cords & clips

Your weekend on a ladder

10-Year Cost

$3,000 – $5,000

Seasonal Professional

$300 – $800

per year, recurring

Professional installation & removal

Lights provided by company

November through January only

Same cost every single year

10-Year Cost

$3,000 – $8,000

Best Long-Term Value Permanent Lights

$2,000 – $8,000+

one-time investment

✓ One-time professional install

✓ 16 million+ colors via app

✓ Every holiday year-round

✓ No recurring fees ever

10-Year Cost

$2,000 – $8,000

Same as Year 1 — no added cost

While the upfront cost of permanent lights is higher, you eliminate annual fees and hassle entirely. Over 10 years, permanent lights often cost the same or less than seasonal professional installation — while providing far more value with year-round use, unlimited colors, and app control.

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Decision Guide

Seasonal vs. Permanent: Which Is Right for You?

Both options have their place. Here’s a straightforward framework to help you decide which solution fits your situation.

Choose Seasonal If…

Short-Term Solution

You’re renting and cannot make permanent modifications to the property

You only want lights for 6–8 weeks during the Christmas season

Your budget doesn’t accommodate the upfront investment right now

Most Homeowners Choose This

Choose Permanent If…

Long-Term Investment

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You’re tired of the annual hassle — ladders, tangled lights, burned-out bulbs

✓

You want lights for multiple holidays — Christmas, Halloween, July 4th, game days

✓

You value convenience and smart home control from your phone

✓

You want a long-term solution that adds real value to your home

For most homeowners, permanent lights are the smarter investment. You pay once, enjoy for decades, and get unlimited colors and year-round use — instead of paying someone every November to put up the same look and take it down in January.

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WHY USE ASTORIA LIGHTING CO

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The Shift

Why Homeowners Are Switching to Permanent Lights

More and more homeowners are ditching the annual hassle and making the switch to permanent christmas lights. Here’s what they love most.

Install Once, Enjoy Forever

No more ladder climbs, no more weekends lost to decorating, no more tangled light storage. One professional installation and you’re done — for good.

App Control for Any Occasion

Change colors for any holiday or event right from your phone. Red and green for Christmas, orange and purple for Halloween, your team’s colors on game day — all with a single tap.

Commercial-Grade Quality

These aren’t store-bought lights zip-tied to your gutters. Permanent lights are commercial-grade LEDs in a sleek aluminum track that looks professional and lasts for decades.

Adds Real Home Value

Permanent lighting is a home improvement — not a seasonal expense. It enhances curb appeal, increases property value, and makes your home stand out in the neighborhood year-round.

If you’re considering christmas light installation, take a few minutes to explore permanent lights as an option. Most homeowners who see the difference never go back.

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SWITCH BETWEEN

ACCENT LIGHTING FOR NIGHTLY USE

AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING FOR ANY OCCASION

A well-lit, luxurious house at dusk, and strategically placed lighting that highlights its architectural details.

Landscape Lighting Design and Installation

From intimate urban homes to country estates and commercial properties, we have the outdoor lighting knowledge to match your property with a custom group of fixtures that, in combination, will provide breathtaking results.

Our creative designers are specialists in beautiful landscape lighting

Working closely with our clients, we incorporate their specific lighting goals and budgets into our landscape lighting designs. As each property is unique, so are the landscape lighting designs we create. Our experienced designers are specialists in creative lighting design, and our landscape lighting installers are the best in the business!

Our lighting options add dimension and visual interest to your yard. A custom-designed landscape light installation can emphasize architectural features, garden decor, and flower beds. Landscape uplighting illuminates trees, drawing the eyes upward and creating a dramatic setting.

Outdoor lighting isn’t only about beauty. LED landscape lighting systems also serve the practical purpose of increasing safety and security. Attractive path and area lighting illuminate pathways, stairs, and potential hazards to ensure everyone can navigate your outdoor space safely.

Make outdoor entertaining more fun with stylish outdoor lighting. We elevate the visual impact of patios and poolscapes with well-placed lights and different fixture styles. Choose the colors and level of warmth you want to customize your space.

Creating an enchanting nightscape requires more than haphazardly placing lights. Share your vision for your home with us, and we’ll explain how our landscape light installation will transform your property into an alluring showpiece.

Request a free quote to start the conversation today!