We're a small, focused holiday lighting company based in Palatine, IL. We do one thing — Christmas lights and permanent LED systems — and we do it right.
First Frost started in 2019 with a simple idea: holiday lights should look like a professional did them — because one did. We got tired of seeing great homes with lights that sagged, faded, or fell off before Christmas even arrived.
We use the same commercial-grade product used by resorts, shopping districts, and event companies — not the stuff from a big-box store. Every string is custom-cut to your roofline. Every clip is placed at exact intervals. And we clean up completely before we leave.
Six seasons and 500+ homes later, most of our new business comes from neighbors of existing customers. That tells us we're doing it right.
We don't install cheap lights. Every installation uses commercial-grade LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours — the same product used by resorts and shopping districts. If a bulb fails, we replace just that bulb, not the whole string.
We measure every run before we cut a single wire. Lights are custom-fit to your home's specific architecture — not stretched or bunched to make a standard length work. The result looks deliberate because it is.
You get a clear quote before we start — no hidden fees for takedown, no annual repurchase of lights. The commercial-grade LEDs we install are yours to keep. Our job is to earn repeat business, not squeeze a one-time transaction.
We treat a 1,200 sq ft ranch in Rolling Meadows the same way we treat a 4,000 sq ft home in Barrington. Same commercial product, same clip spacing, same cleanup. The only thing that changes is the footage.
Call or fill out the form. We get back to you within 1 business day — often the same day. No pressure, no obligation.
We visit, measure every run, and quote the job clearly. Custom-cut lights — no guesswork, no one-size-fits-all.
We show up when we say. Install everything cleanly. Leave zero mess. Usually done in a few hours.
We come back after the holidays, take everything down carefully, and pack it so it's ready for next year. Lights stay with you.
The whole street looks at our house now. Super easy to deal with, showed up on time, done in a few hours.
Got the permanent lights last fall. Used them for Christmas, Halloween, July 4th. Worth every penny.
Third year using them. Always on time, always clean, lights always look perfect. Best money I spend all year.
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