What you get instead of a seasonal install
- Installed once, up for good. The lights sit inside a low-profile aluminum channel screwed to your fascia and powder-coated to match your trim. Every wire is hidden in the track. In daylight it reads as trim, not as Christmas lights left up.
- Christmas, and everything after it. Red and green or warm white for the holidays, orange for Halloween, red, white and blue for the Fourth, Broncos colors on game day — all from an app on your phone.
- No ladders, clips or storage bins. Nothing to hang, untangle, take down or store, and no crew to schedule each fall.
- You own it. On the Govee path you buy the lights direct, so the warranty is in your name. On 5280 Signature we supply everything and the coverage is in writing on your quote.
Permanent vs seasonal: the cost over time
Here is a typical 200-foot Denver Metro roofline at 2026 pricing. The permanent figure is a Govee install including the lights.
| Option | Year 1 | Year 5 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal, rental lights | $1,200 | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Seasonal, your own lights | $1,000 | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Permanent (5280 Lights) | $4,560 | $4,560 | $4,560 |
Permanent lights cost more up front. They pass the rental model in year four, and a cheaper seasonal installer who hangs your own lights stays less expensive for longer — until about year nine on this example. Your numbers depend on your roofline and the seasonal quote you’re comparing against. The full breakdown is in our permanent vs temporary Christmas lights comparison, and totals by home size are in our permanent Christmas lights cost guide.
When a seasonal installer is the better choice
Permanent lights aren’t right for every home. A seasonal service is likely the better fit if:
- You only want lights in December and don’t care about the rest of the year.
- You rent your home, or you’re planning to sell in the next year or two.
- You want trees, bushes, wreaths or garland lit. We install permanent roofline lighting only — not landscape lighting or temporary décor.
If none of those fit, permanent lights usually cost less over time and give you lights all year.
Find out what your roofline would cost
Send your address and we’ll pull aerial measurements and send a written quote — usually the same day.
Get My Free Quote ✦Getting lights up for this Christmas
- Send your address and a few photos. We pull aerial measurements and text or email a written quote with exact footage and both system options. No site visit needed.
- 50% deposit reserves your date. The balance is due when the job is done. We take credit and debit cards, and monthly financing is available through Acorn Finance.
- About two weeks from deposit to install. Most homes take one day, and we set up the app with you before we leave. Book by November 7 for lights up before Thanksgiving. See when to book permanent lights in Denver for the full fall calendar.
Where we install
We install permanent Christmas lights across the Denver Metro, including Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Lakewood and Westminster. In an HOA? Our HOA approval guide covers what to submit.
Recent installs
Every photo below is a 5280 Lights installation on a Denver Metro home.
What recent customers said
I had a great experience with Jake and his crew. Communication was excellent throughout the project, and the team was professional, respectful, and easy to work with.
The installation came out very clean and looks significantly better than having the cords exposed. The custom track was color-matched to the house, so the lights now look integrated into the exterior rather than added on afterward. The finished result is neat, polished, and looks like it was designed as part of the home.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a permanent lighting installation.
5280 lights did a fantastic job putting up the Govee Pro Lights and snaptrack system. Our home on one side had about a 30' height on one side and the technicians scaled the home carefully and mounted the track and lights with professionalism and everything works amazing. The built in Govee programs make a first timer in programming 1,000's of different scenes from XMAS, 4th of July, to our Denver Bronco football team. You cannot go wrong with hiring 5280 for your permanent outside lighting solution. Call Jake, he will take care of you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you hang and take down Christmas lights every year?
No. We only install permanent lighting. The lights go up once in an aluminum track on your roofline and stay there. If you want lights hung for one season and removed in January, a seasonal Christmas light company is the right choice.
How much does permanent Christmas light installation cost in Denver?
Most Denver Metro homes pay $2,200 to $7,800 all-in. Govee lights in our aluminum track run about $22–$25 per foot all-in, and 5280 Signature, with everything supplied, runs $26–$30 per foot all-in. There is an $1,250 minimum.
Can you get lights up before Christmas?
Most installs happen within about two weeks of the deposit, and most homes take one day. Book by November 7 for lights up before Thanksgiving.
Will my house look like it has Christmas lights up all year?
No. The track is powder-coated to match your trim and every wire is hidden inside it, so in daylight it reads as trim. At night you choose warm white, any color, or off.
Can it do a classic Christmas look?
Yes. Run warm white, red and green, or any color you like — Govee includes built-in Christmas scenes — then switch to something else in January.
Do I need an electrician?
Usually not. The lights plug into a standard exterior outlet, and we run power from the nearest one with the cable hidden in the track. You only need a licensed electrician if you want a new outlet added, and that’s done before install day.
Skip the yearly install
Send your address and we’ll send a written quote with exact footage and both system options — usually the same day.
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