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Permanent Christmas Lights in Decatur, IL

Christmas lights you never hang again. A hidden roofline system on your Decatur home that glows warm white or red and green every December, and does game days and everyday accent lighting the rest of the year.

  • 4.9★ Google rating
  • 500+ homes lit
  • Veteran owned
  • Fully insured

Permanent Christmas lights in Decatur

Done with the ladder? So are your Decatur neighbors.

Every fall, homeowners in South Shores, Forsyth and Mt. Zion face the same choice: spend a weekend on a ladder, pay someone to hang lights again, or skip it. Permanent Christmas lights end that cycle. We mount a slim track under your roofline once, color-matched to your trim, and from then on Christmas is a tap on your phone.

On Decatur's lakefront and lake-view homes in South Shores and along the Lake Decatur shoreline, the lights follow every eave and peak at 9-inch spacing, the same as a professional C9 line. In December you choose classic warm white, red and green or candy cane. In October it's Illini orange and blue. On an ordinary night, a soft warm white that makes the house look finished.

Decatur is about 55 minutes from our Champaign base, and the same crew that installs your system handles any service under our 5-year warranty. We're a licensed installer of Orca Smart Lighting, the best permanent lights in the area.

The look

Do permanent Christmas lights look like real Christmas lights?

In warm white, from the street, most people can't tell the difference. Here's how they look on homes like yours.

  • Stone home with permanent Christmas lights in red and white along every gable at twilight
  • Two-story home with permanent Christmas lights set to alternating red and green
  • Home with permanent lights in classic warm white, the look of a professional Christmas roofline

Christmas scenes

Christmas looks for your Decatur home

  • Classic warm white

    The timeless look. Warm white every 9 inches along every roofline, the same spacing as a professional C9 install.

  • Red and green

    Alternating red and green for the traditional Christmas look, or switch to a slow fade between the two.

  • Candy cane

    Red and white alternating, steady or with a gentle chase around the roofline.

  • Retro multicolor

    The nostalgic big-bulb multicolor look, in any color order you like.

  • Icy blue and white

    Cool white and blue for a crisp winter look that runs from Thanksgiving through January.

  • Twinkle and sparkle

    A soft twinkle for Christmas Eve or a white sparkle at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Permanent or seasonal in Decatur?

Permanent Christmas lights vs. a seasonal install

We do both in Decatur. Choose a seasonal Christmas light installation if you want big C9 bulbs, wrapped trees and garland, or only decorate for Christmas. Choose permanent Christmas lights if you light up every year and want to stop scheduling installs, or want lights for game days, Halloween and everyday curb appeal too.

Many Decatur homeowners do both: a permanent roofline year-round, plus seasonal trees and greenery in December. The full comparison is in permanent vs. temporary Christmas lights, and the cost factors are in the cost guide.

Decatur homes we install on

  • Lakefront and lake-view homes in South Shores and along the Lake Decatur shoreline
  • Large newer two-stories in Forsyth and Mt. Zion
  • Historic brick and stone homes in the West End near Millikin
  • Mid-century ranches across north and west Decatur
  • Newer subdivisions along Greenswitch Road and in Park Place

Neighborhoods we serve

  • South Shores
  • Forsyth
  • Mt. Zion
  • Southmoreland
  • Hickory Point area
  • Historic West End near Millikin
  • Lake Decatur shoreline
  • Greenswitch Road area
  • North Decatur
  • Park Place

Reviews

What homeowners near Decatur say

4.9 stars on Google

  • Our lights were amazing. Lights were done quickly and efficiently. When the season was over he was back to take them down just when he said he would. We have had him put our lights up for several years and will continue to! Highly recommended.

    Dana Skinner

  • We just had our lights installed by Midwest Holiday Lighting on Thanksgiving day. We just called them and let them know we would like them to do our light install and they worked us in quickly. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and patient. We love the holiday lighting they installed on our house and will use them for years to come. They provided all the materials, completed the install quickly, and will store the lights for us during the off season. I added the wreath last minute and they had all the supplies to install it. We could not be happier with Tom and his crew and the job they did installing our lights. Thank You Midwest Holiday Lighting for making our holidays feel more merry and our home look brighter! Enjoy!

    Jennifer Mason

  • Tom is honest and hardworking, you won't find better out there!

    Joey Bertetto

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FAQ

Permanent Christmas lights in Decatur: questions

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How much do permanent Christmas lights cost in Decatur?
They're priced once, per linear foot of roofline, adjusted for peaks, stories and corners. There are no yearly fees after that. Every Decatur quote is custom; see the permanent lighting cost guide or request a free in-home consultation for your exact number.
Can I put permanent Christmas lights on a home in an HOA neighborhood in Decatur?
Usually, yes. The track is hidden under the eave and color-matched to your trim, so the daytime look of the home doesn't change. If your Decatur subdivision requires architectural review, we provide photos and specs for the submission. Our HOA guide explains how to ask.
Will permanent Christmas lights hold up to Decatur winters?
Decatur's lakefront homes get wind and moisture off Lake Decatur, and the mature trees of the West End shed ice after storms. We use weather-sealed sockets, tight clips on lake-facing rooflines and route lines clear of drip points. Permanent lights are sealed, low-voltage and screwed to the fascia, so there are no clips to blow loose and no strands to ice over. They're rated for 25+ years and backed by our 5-year warranty.
How fast can I have permanent Christmas lights up in Decatur?
Most Decatur homes are installed in a single day. Decatur is about 55 minutes from our Champaign base, so scheduling is straightforward. Book in October or early November to have them glowing by Thanksgiving.
Can I still get wrapped trees and wreaths?
Yes. Many Decatur customers run permanent lights on the roofline and add seasonal tree wrapping and wreaths and garland each December. See Christmas light installation in Decatur.
Are permanent Christmas lights the same as permanent lighting?
Yes. It's the same system. We call it permanent lighting because Christmas is only one of the things it does.

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