How much does permanent lighting cost for an average home?

Most homes in the Ohio Valley run $2,500–$6,000 installed, with a typical two-story home around $3,500–$5,000. It's usually quoted per linear foot ($25–$45). Rally gives a free, written per-foot quote.

Is permanent lighting cheaper than yearly Christmas lights?

Over time, yes. Professional holiday installs cost ~$500–$1,500 a year, so a permanent system typically pays for itself in 4–6 years — and you also get year-round and every-holiday lighting with no ladders.

Does the price include the app controller?

Yes — Rally installs include the controller and app so you can set any color or scene from your phone. We'll walk you through it.

Do you offer free estimates?

Always. Every estimate is free, no-pressure, and provided in writing, usually same-day.

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How Much Does Permanent Outdoor Lighting Cost? (2026 Guide)

Permanent outdoor lighting is usually priced per linear foot — typically $25–$45 installed — which puts most whole-home installs in the Ohio Valley between about $2,500 and $6,000, with the average single-family home around $3,500–$4,500. The exact price comes down to how much roofline you light, your home's height, and the product tier. Here's how it really breaks down.

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Typical permanent lighting prices (installed)

Per linear footthe standard way it's quoted	$25 – $45
Smaller / single-story home~80–120 ft of track	$2,500 – $3,500
Average two-story homemost common	$3,500 – $5,000
Large or complex homelong rooflines, peaks, multiple stories	$5,000 – $8,000+

Ranges are typical Ohio Valley estimates for illustration only — not a quote. Every Rally estimate is free and includes a firm, written per-foot price.

What drives the price

Permanent lighting is a one-time install that lasts for years, so pricing reflects the materials and labor that go into doing it right:

Linear footage — the #1 factor; more roofline = more track and LEDs.
Home height & complexity — two- and three-story homes and steep peaks take more time and equipment.
Product tier — commercial-grade, color-matched track and quality LEDs cost more but last far longer.
Controller & app features — millions of colors and scene programming vs. simpler warm-white setups.
Trim color matching — channel color-matched to your fascia so it disappears by day.

Why it's worth it vs. hanging lights every year

Professional Christmas light installation runs roughly $500–$1,500 every season. Over 4–6 years that's the cost of a permanent system — except permanent lighting also gives you year-round accent lighting, holiday colors for every holiday, and game-day pride, all from your phone, with no ladders ever again.

It's also a curb-appeal and resale feature, not just a seasonal expense.

How to compare quotes

Permanent lighting quality varies a lot. Before you buy, ask:

Is the track color-matched and mounted to disappear in daylight?
Are the LEDs commercial-grade and individually addressable (for scenes)?
What's the warranty on the lights, the install, and the controller?
Is the company insured and installing it themselves (not subbing it out)?

Get your exact per-foot price — free

Rally measures your home and gives a free, written quote with a clear per-linear-foot price — no pressure. Most quotes come back same-day. Reserve early; install dates fill fast heading into fall.

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