Christmas Light Installation in Chalmette, Louisiana
Custom-cut, commercial-grade holiday lighting for homes and businesses across St. Bernard Parish. We design it, hang it, maintain it, take it down and store it — you just flip the switch.
Bookings open August 1 — installs run October through December
✦Locally owned in Chalmette, LA
✦Fully insured, background-checked crews
✦Commercial-grade C9 & LED bulbs included
✦Free midseason repairs all winter
Holiday lighting services for St. Bernard Parish
Whether it's a shotgun in Arabi, a new build in Meraux or a storefront on Judge Perez Drive, we handle every part of the season.
Residential Christmas Light Installation
Professional residential Christmas light installation in Chalmette, LA — rooflines, columns, porches, oaks and palms, all custom cut to your home.
Learn more →Commercial Christmas Light Installation
Commercial Christmas light installation for Chalmette storefronts, shopping centers, restaurants, churches and office parks across St. Bernard Parish.
Learn more →Christmas Light Design & Custom Displays
Custom holiday lighting design for Chalmette homes and businesses: wrapped oaks and palms, garland, wreaths, bows, lit trees and yard displays.
Learn more →Made for Louisiana nights
From welcoming porches to landmark live oaks and neighborhood storefronts, every display is composed around the property it lights.
Christmas lights designed for Chalmette homes and Gulf Coast weather
A professionally installed display should look like it belongs on your property, not like it came out of a box. Chalmette Christmas Lights starts with the lines and features that make your home or business recognizable. We can follow the eaves and peaks of a roof, outline dormers, frame a porch, wrap columns, illuminate a live oak or palm, and add wreaths or garland where they will be seen from the street. The result is balanced, bright and tailored to the architecture instead of crowded with decorations that compete for attention.
Homes across Chalmette, Arabi, Meraux and Violet range from historic cottages and raised houses to wide modern rooflines. Each style calls for a different approach. Warm white C9 bulbs create a classic outline on a shotgun or bungalow, while a larger two-story home may benefit from lit peaks, columns and a few carefully chosen landscape elements. Commercial properties along Judge Perez Drive and other busy corridors need stronger sight lines, dependable timers and an installation schedule that does not interrupt customers or employees.
Southeast Louisiana weather is part of every design decision. Outdoor-rated wire, secure clips and protected electrical connections help a display stand up to humid nights, rain and wind. We plan cord routes to keep walkways clear and use timers so the lights turn on and off consistently. If a bulb or section fails during the season, maintenance is included. You do not have to climb a ladder, search for the problem or buy another string of lights during the busiest part of December.
What your seasonal service includes
- ✦A property walk-through to discuss your style, preferred colors, visibility and budget priorities.
- ✦A custom design based on real measurements rather than standard retail string lengths.
- ✦Commercial-grade LED lights, clips, timers and outdoor-rated installation materials.
- ✦Professional installation with attention to roof edges, landscaping, entrances and cord placement.
- ✦In-season troubleshooting and repairs for the lights included in your display.
- ✦Scheduled January takedown, careful labeling and organized storage for the following season.
Four steps, zero ladders for you
Free on-site design
We measure your Chalmette home or business, talk colors, and send a written quote — usually within 24 hours.
Custom install
Strands are cut to your roofline, clipped cleanly, and put on timers. Most installs finish in a single day.
All-season service
A bulb out after a storm? We fix it free, all season long, usually within 48 hours.
Takedown & storage
We pull everything in January, label it, and store it climate-controlled until next Christmas.
Christmas light installers near you
Based in Chalmette and serving every neighborhood in St. Bernard Parish plus Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Where we install Christmas lights
Chalmette Christmas Lights covers St. Bernard Parish and the surrounding New Orleans metro. Explore our service areas or read our full list of services.
- Christmas lights in Chalmette, LASt. Bernard Parish · 70043, 70044
- Christmas lights in Arabi, LASt. Bernard Parish · 70032
- Christmas lights in Meraux, LASt. Bernard Parish · 70075
- Christmas lights in Violet, LASt. Bernard Parish · 70092
- Christmas lights in St. Bernard, LASt. Bernard Parish · 70085
- Christmas lights in New Orleans, LAOrleans Parish · 70117, 70122, 70131
- Christmas lights in Metairie, LAJefferson Parish · 70001, 70005, 70006
A clear plan from the first measurement through January takedown
Choosing a look that fits your property
The best Christmas lighting plan begins with one strong visual idea. Some customers want a traditional warm white roofline that feels elegant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Others prefer red and white, multicolor bulbs or a brighter display for children and neighborhood gatherings. We help narrow those choices and decide where lighting will have the most impact. A clean roof outline may be enough on one house; another property may need wrapped trunks, lit walkways and a prominent wreath to connect the whole view.
During the estimate, we consider viewing distance, roof shape, existing exterior lighting, landscaping and access to power. We also talk about anything you do not want illuminated. That is especially helpful for bedrooms, neighboring properties and windows where glare could become distracting. Commercial Christmas light designs also account for signs, entrances, parking areas and the routes customers use after dark.
What affects the project estimate
Every quote is based on the actual property and selected design. The main factors include measured roofline length, roof height and pitch, the number of peaks or architectural details, tree size, access conditions and the amount of décor. A simple single-story outline requires less time and material than a multi-level display with wrapped oaks, garland and landscape lighting. We provide a written scope so you can see what is included and adjust priorities before scheduling the installation.
Why professional materials matter
Commercial-grade lighting offers a cleaner fit and a more reliable season than temporary retail strings. Roofline strands are cut to the measured length, so there is no loose coil hanging at the end and no dark gap before a corner. Replaceable LED bulbs make individual repairs practical, and energy-efficient technology allows a full display to create strong curb appeal without the power demand associated with older incandescent sets.
Clips are selected for the surface rather than stapled through wire or attached in a way that unnecessarily marks the property. Connections are positioned with rain, irrigation and drainage in mind. We also keep the visual side tidy: wire and power routes should support the design without becoming the first thing someone notices in daylight.
Booking at the right time
Holiday installation calendars fill before December, particularly for customers who need a certain weekend, an event date or a commercial opening. Booking earlier gives you more flexibility and leaves time to refine a larger custom display. Our installation season begins in the fall, and lights can remain off until you are ready for them. Returning customers benefit from a documented design and labeled materials, which makes future seasons more consistent and easier to schedule.
“They wrapped the oaks in front of our Chalmette house and it stopped traffic all December.”
“Our Judge Perez storefront has never looked better, and they installed after hours.”
“Best part is January — they show up, it's gone, and I never touch a ladder.”
Before you book Christmas light installation
Do we need to buy the Christmas lights?
No. The lights and installation materials specified for your display are included with the seasonal service. We measure, prepare and install them, then remove and store them after the holidays. That means you are not left trying to match bulbs, replace worn retail strands or find room for several storage bins.
Can you use lights we already own?
Our custom installations are built around compatible commercial-grade materials so the fit, appearance and maintenance can be managed consistently. Bring up any sentimental wreath, figure or specialty decoration during the consultation, and we can discuss whether it can be safely incorporated into the overall design.
What happens when bad weather affects the display?
Outdoor displays are installed for local conditions, but severe rain and wind can still affect a bulb, connection or branch wrap. Contact us if part of the included display stops working. In-season service is part of the package, so our local crew can diagnose the issue without sending you onto the roof.
Do you install lights for businesses and community properties?
Yes. We design holiday lighting for storefronts, restaurants, churches, offices, entry monuments and other commercial properties in St. Bernard Parish and Greater New Orleans. Work can be planned around operating hours, customer access and important holiday events.
Light up your home in Chalmette this Christmas
Free estimates, fully insured crews, and every bulb taken down and stored in January.