For an average home in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex requiring 150 linear feet of front roofline lighting, permanent exterior lights are a one-time investment of $3,750 ($25 per linear foot).

In contrast, professional seasonal Christmas light installation acts like a yearly rental. The average DFW cost is $1,200 ($8/ft) for the first year (buying and installing the lights), and $750 ($5/ft) every subsequent year for re-installation and January take-down. Because of these recurring fees, permanent lighting completely pays for itself by year five.

How long do permanent exterior LED roofline lights last? Our commercial-grade permanent LEDs are rated to maintain 100% brightness for 27 years (when run for an average of 5 hours a day). To pay a local company to install and remove seasonal lights over that same 27-year lifespan, a homeowner would spend over $20,000.

What do permanent architectural lights look like on a house at night? Our system is specifically engineered to cast a smooth, continuous glow against your home’s exterior. We intentionally avoid the harsh, "scalloped" light shapes that lower-quality systems produce on exterior walls. Instead, your home gets an elegant, seamless wash of light that highlights your architecture beautifully year-round.

Is it worth installing my own Christmas lights to save money? While installing your own seasonal lights saves the annual $750 re-installation fee, it comes with a high "hassle tax" and physical risk. DIY installation means untangling cords, climbing a 20-foot ladder in unpredictable Texas winter weather, troubleshooting dead bulbs, and getting back up on an icy roof in January. Permanent lighting eliminates the weekend chores and the safety risks of ladder work entirely with a one-time, app-controlled setup.

Yes. In the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, permanent smart lighting is increasingly viewed as a premium, value-boosting architectural feature—much like high-end landscaping or a smart thermostat. While the primary financial return comes from eliminating the $750+ annual "rental" fee of seasonal lights, homeowners also see a significant boost in their property's resale appeal.

Because our system is engineered to cast a smooth, elegant glow—entirely avoiding the harsh, "scalloped" light shapes that can make a home look cheap—it provides high-end architectural lighting year-round. This premium curb appeal, combined with the added nighttime security and energy-efficient LED technology, makes your home stand out to potential buyers. Real estate experts note that homes with integrated smart exterior lighting often sell faster and yield a noticeable return on investment (ROI) at closing because buyers love inheriting a maintenance-free, move-in-ready upgrade.

Yes, in almost all cases. Because our permanent lighting tracks are custom color-matched to your home’s existing fascia or soffit, they are virtually invisible during the day. Most DFW-area Homeowner’s Associations happily approve them because there are no hanging wires or tacky plastic clips, keeping your home's exterior clean and compliant year-round.

Absolutely. Because the system is entirely controlled from an app on your smartphone, you can customize the colors for any occasion. Set them to orange and purple for Halloween, red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July, or silver and blue for Dallas Cowboys game days. When it isn't a holiday, you can set them to a warm white to provide an elegant, continuous glow for everyday architectural and security lighting.

You won't even know they are there. The commercial-grade LEDs are housed in a discreet, low-profile track that hides the wiring and blends seamlessly into your roofline. You get the benefit of nighttime illumination without the eyesore of daytime clutter.

Yes. Our permanent lighting systems are built for the intense temperature swings of the Dallas-Fort Worth climate. The tracks are UV-protected so they won't warp or fade in the summer sun, and the commercial-grade casing protects the LEDs from heavy rain, high winds, and typical Texas hail storms.

Hardly at all. Because our system uses highly efficient LED technology, running your lights for 5 hours a day at 100% brightness costs only a few dollars a month. It is significantly more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent seasonal bulbs.

While our LEDs are rated to last 27 years (at 5 hours of nightly use), or an overall 50,000 hours of use, we know things happen. Because the lights are installed in an accessible track system, a single malfunctioning diode can be easily swapped out without needing to replace the entire roofline of lights. All installations come with a J2 Permanent Lighting 5-year warranty, no questions asked replacement.