Maryville Christmas Light Guides

Read the installation guide first. It walks through the whole arc of a season: the consultation, what a fixed written quote should include, how install day works, what in-season service covers and when takedown happens. If you only read one page on this site before calling, make it that one.

Then look at the cost guide. Most Maryville homeowners are surprised in both directions: a modest single-story roofline is cheaper than they expected, and a fully lit two-story home with wrapped trees costs more than a hardware store quote suggests. The guide breaks down what actually drives the number, including roof height, linear footage, tree count and access.

Booking opens in July and the install calendar generally fills by early November. Homeowners who call the week of Thanksgiving are usually looking at a December date, if anything is left at all. The timing guide covers both sides of the question: when to book, and when your display should actually turn on.

Weather matters too. Blount County gets wet, windy stretches in late November and occasional ice in January. Installing before the worst of it and scheduling takedown across the month keeps crews safe and keeps the display looking sharp through New Year.

Our seasonal displays are leased, which means the bulbs, wire, clips and timers stay ours. You pay one fixed price for design, installation, unlimited in-season fixes, January takedown and off-season storage. Bad bulbs and failed strands are our responsibility and we fix them free of charge.

Permanent holiday lighting is the exception: those track-mounted RGB systems are purchased and installed, typically in the $4,000 to $12,000 range, and they run year round for every holiday. The permanent lighting guide compares the two honestly, including the break-even math against a leased seasonal display.

Commercial properties have their own guide covering install windows, multi-building sites, HOA common areas and how bids are structured.