Every November, the same question comes up: is it worth paying someone to hang your holiday lights, and what does it actually cost? If you've ever spent a Saturday untangling last year's strands on a cold roof, the appeal of a professional install is obvious — but pricing in this industry can feel opaque. Here's an honest breakdown of what drives the cost of professional holiday light installation across Brampton, Toronto, and the wider GTA in 2026.
What Determines the Price of a Holiday Lighting Install
Unlike a flat-rate service, holiday lighting is priced around the size and shape of your property. The main factors are:
- Roofline length: Most installers, including SmartAura, price per linear foot of eave — a bungalow with a simple roofline costs less than a two-storey home with multiple peaks and dormers.
- Roof height and pitch: Steep or multi-storey rooflines take longer and require additional safety equipment, which affects labour cost.
- Trees, shrubs, and walkways: Trunk wrapping, net lighting for shrubs, and pathway accents are priced separately from roofline lighting.
- Rented vs. your own lights: Renting commercial-grade LEDs from your installer usually costs more upfront than supplying your own lights, but it includes cleaning, storage, and bulb replacement.
- Takedown: Most reputable installers, including SmartAura, bundle takedown into the seasonal package rather than charging it separately.
Typical Pricing in Brampton & the GTA (2026)
While every property is different, here's what most homeowners in Brampton, Mississauga, and the GTA can expect to budget for a professionally installed and removed display:
Standard Roofline Package ($350 – $600 CAD)
Covers install and takedown of warm-white or multicolor LED strands along the eaves of an average single-family home, using your own lights or a basic rental set.
Full Display Package ($600 – $1,200 CAD)
Roofline lighting plus tree trunk wrapping, shrub net lighting, and pathway or driveway accents — the most popular option for larger or more detailed displays.
Premium / Multi-Storey Package ($1,200 – $2,000+ CAD)
For large or multi-storey homes with complex rooflines, extensive landscaping, and custom features like lit archways or wreaths, requiring additional crew time and equipment.
Ways to Keep Costs Down
- Book early — scheduling in September or October, before the seasonal rush, often means better availability and pricing than a last-minute December call.
- Reuse existing lights if they're still in good condition, rather than renting a full new set.
- Bundle install and takedown together rather than booking them as separate visits.
- Add smart plugs or timers so your display runs on a schedule automatically, avoiding wasted electricity from lights left on overnight.
What's Included in a SmartAura Holiday Lighting Package
Every SmartAura installation includes a custom design walkthrough, gutter-friendly clip installation (no nails, staples, or roof damage), commercial-grade weatherproof LEDs, optional smart timer setup, and full takedown at the end of the season. If you rent lights from us, we also handle cleaning and off-season storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is professional installation worth it compared to DIY?
For anything beyond a single-storey home with a simple roofline, most homeowners find the time saved, safety, and cleaner finished look worth the cost — especially once you factor in ladder rental or replacement lights from a DIY job gone wrong.
When should I book?
We recommend booking by early-to-mid November. Our installation calendar fills up quickly through the season, and early bookings get first pick of available dates.
Book Your Holiday Light Installation Quote
At SmartAura, we provide transparent, upfront pricing for holiday light installation across Brampton, Toronto, and the GTA. See what's included or contact us today for a free quote.