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House decorated with Christmas lights — First Frost Light Installers
Professional Holiday Lighting

CHRISTMAS LIGHTINSTALLATION

Palatine, IL & all Chicagoland suburbs

We supply commercial-grade LED lights custom-measured for your home and install them professionally — or we hang your existing lights. Rooflines, eaves, gutters, trees, wreaths — done right, every time.

Commercial-grade LEDs
Lights are yours to keep
Fully insured
500+ homes in Chicagoland
❄ Don't wait — slots fill fast
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What's Included

MORE THAN JUST
HANGING LIGHTS

Most installers show up, clip some lights, and leave. We bring commercial-grade product — the same quality used by resorts and shopping districts — custom-cut and fitted to your exact roofline. The lights become yours, season after season.

  • On-site measurement — lights cut to your exact roofline
  • Commercial-grade LEDs — 50,000+ hour lifespan
  • IP65 waterproof — Chicago winters, no problem
  • Roofline, eaves, gutters, ridgeline, trees & wreaths
  • Timer setup included — set it and forget it
  • We also install lights you already own
  • Takedown service available after the season

Commercial-Grade LEDs

We use Minleon and equivalent commercial-grade LED product — IP65 waterproof, UL listed, dimmable, and color-consistent year after year. Not the stuff from Home Depot.

50,000 hr lifespan

Lights Become Yours

No annual rental fees. The commercial-grade lights we install are included in your price and stay with you — ready for us to reinstall next season or for your next installer.

No recurring fees
Portfolio

OUR WORK

Commercial-grade installation — every clip level, every run of roofline clean and consistent.

Christmas light installation work — First Frost Palatine IL

Colonial Home · Palatine

Full roofline, gutter wrap and tree lighting. Commercial C9 multicolor — evenly spaced, perfectly level, installed in one day.

Christmas lights installation result — First Frost Palatine IL

Night Reveal · Schaumburg

C9 roofline with wrapped trees out front. Everything on a timer — lights come on at dusk, off at midnight automatically.

What We Install

LIGHT STYLES & OPTIONS

Every home is different. We match the right light to your roofline style, architecture, and look you want.

Most Popular

C9 Retrofit Bulbs

The classic large-bulb roofline look. Commercial-grade LED C9 retrofits in warm white, multi-color, or single-color. Bright, unbreakable, cool-to-touch, and dimmable. Patent-protected design with consistent color matching season to season.

IP65 waterproof Dimmable 50,000 hrs UL listed Warm white · Multi · Single color
Classic

LED Mini Stringers

Commercial-grade 5mm mini lights — brighter and longer-lasting than anything you'll find at retail. Patent-protected two-wire spacing design, water-resistance tested on 100% of units produced. Perfect for wreaths, garland, trees and shrubs.

100% water tested Dimmable Warm white · Multi PATENTED design
Premium Look

C7 Stringers

Mid-size commercial bulbs on a heavy-duty wire — a step up from mini lights in visibility and brightness. Great for rooflines, trees, and bushes where you want more presence without the full C9 look.

Heavy-duty wire High visibility Multi-color options
Décor

Wreaths, Garland & Trees

We install pre-lit wreaths and garland on doors, windows, and railings, and wrap trees and shrubs. All hardware properly anchored — nothing looks slapped together.

36"–60" wreaths Pine-cone garland Tree wrapping Custom bows
Why It Matters

COMMERCIAL VS RETAIL LIGHTS

Not all Christmas lights are created equal. Here's what sets professional commercial-grade product apart from what you'll find at any big-box store.

Feature
Commercial-Grade
Retail / Store-Bought
LifespanHow long bulbs last
50,000+ hours
1,000–3,000 hrs
Single Bulb Replacement If one fails, do you replace one or the whole set?
✓ Replace just one bulb
✓ Yes — individual bulbs replaceable No need to buy a whole new set
✗ Replace entire string
WeatherproofingRain, snow, ice
IP65 rated
Basic splash
Color ConsistencyYear over year
Patent-protected
Fades & varies
UL ListedSafety certification
Always
Sometimes
Touch TemperatureFire & burn risk
Cool to touch
Can get warm
Custom-Cut LengthFits your exact roofline
Cut to your home
Fixed lengths only
Energy UseElectricity cost
Up to 80% less
Higher draw

★ With commercial lights, one burned-out bulb doesn't ruin the whole string. Each C9 bulb is individually replaceable — saving you money and hassle for years to come.

How It Works

FROM QUOTE TO
LIT UP IN DAYS

1

Free Estimate

Call or fill out our form. We get back to you within 1 business day — often same day. No pressure, no obligation.

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On-Site Measurement

We visit your home, measure every run of roofline, and give you a clear quote. Custom-cut lights, no guesswork.

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Installation Day

We show up on time, install everything cleanly, set up timers, and leave zero mess. Usually done in a few hours.

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Enjoy the Season

Your home looks incredible. At the end of the season, we come back to take everything down — lights stay with you.

Common Questions

FAQ

Pricing depends on your home's roofline length, number of stories, and what you want decorated. We offer free estimates — call (224) 563-9374 or fill out our form and we'll follow up within 1 business day.

We supply everything. Our commercial-grade LEDs are custom-cut to your home and included in the installation price. The lights are yours to keep — no rental fees, no annual repurchase. We also install lights you already own if you prefer.

Commercial-grade LEDs are rated for 50,000+ hours. They're IP65 waterproof, UL listed, unbreakable, cool-to-touch, and produce consistent colors year after year. If one bulb burns out, you replace just that one bulb — not the whole string. Big-box store lights typically last 1–3 seasons before the whole set needs replacing.

We recommend booking by October 1st to secure your preferred install date. Our average lead time is 14 days, but slots fill fast in October and early November. Same-week availability is possible outside peak season.

Yes, we offer a takedown service after the season. We'll carefully remove and pack everything so it's ready for reinstallation next year. We don't provide storage — the lights stay at your home between seasons.

What Our Customers Say

REAL REVIEWS FROM
CHICAGOLAND HOMEOWNERS

Hired them last November for our house in Schaumburg. The crew was on time, did the whole roofline and wrapped two trees out front. Looks way better than what the neighbors have and they used some budget installer. Would book again without thinking twice.

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Mike R.
Schaumburg, IL · November 2024
Google

We've had cheap lights from the hardware store for years and they always had dead sections by week two. First Frost put in commercial ones and everything's still going strong. The install was clean and they were out of here in under three hours. Really happy with how it turned out.

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Jennifer K.
Arlington Heights, IL · December 2024
Google

Called them in early October and they fit us in before Thanksgiving. Good communication, fair price, and the lights look exactly like the photos on the site. Takedown was quick too. Easy company to deal with — no surprises.

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Dave & Laura T.
Buffalo Grove, IL · October 2024
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Where We Work

AREAS WE SERVE

Based in Palatine, IL — serving all Chicagoland suburbs within ~50 miles.

Lake Michigan Palatine ★ Schaumburg Arlington Hts Rolling Meadows Buffalo Grove Mt Prospect Hoffman Est. Wheeling Barrington Northbrook Glenview Des Plaines Elk Grove Inverness Deer Park Lake Zurich Libertyville Prospect Hts N

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