Question 1

When should I book my outdoor Christmas light installation in Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

The sooner the better. Lights Over Atlanta takes Christmas lighting appointments year-round, but as fall approaches, our installation calendar fills up fast. Homeowners and businesses who reach out in the spring or summer have the most flexibility to choose their preferred install window, while later bookings may push your install date toward late November or December.

Christmas lighting in Atlanta is one of the most weather-and-demand-sensitive services we offer, and timing matters more than most people realize.

The honest answer is that there is no bad time to book. We schedule consultations and installations year-round, and many of our happiest customers reach out in spring or summer, long before they are thinking about garland and wreaths. Booking that early gives our designers room to build a custom layout for your home or business, source the right materials, and lock in an install date that fits your schedule rather than working around someone else’s.

By the time fall arrives, demand picks up sharply. October and November are our busiest stretch, and while we still accept new customers, the available install dates compress quickly. That can mean a later install than you had hoped for, particularly if you want your lights up by Thanksgiving or before a specific event.

If you are already planning a holiday party, an open house, a community event, or just want to enjoy a fully lit yard for the entire season, the safest move is to call us as soon as you know you want lights this year. The same logic applies for businesses, HOAs, and shopping centers, where stakeholder approvals and ordering windows make early planning even more valuable.

To start your consultation or get on the schedule for this year’s season, give us a call at (470) 870-0606 or request a free quote online.

Question 2

Do you offer permanent Christmas lights installation so we can have year-round, color-changing lights without rehanging them every year?

Accepted Answer

Yes—our Atlanta outdoor lighting company offers both temporary Christmas light installations as well as permanent color-change accent lighting. We mount low-profile, color-changing LED fixtures along your property, then program them so you can dial up any hue with a remote..

Our Christmas string lights and greenery are temporary, which means we’ll store everything for you outside of the holidays. However, we also offer permanent, color-changing accent lighting that can be set to any color throughout the year.

Our design team installs low-profile LED light fixtures along your landscape and architectural lines, creating a clean look by day and a vibrant light show at night. With a handheld remote you can pick from countless colors and patters to set the scene—classic warm white for everyday curb appeal, red-white-blue for July 4th, team colors on game day, and of course red and green for Christmas.

The system is hard-wired, low-voltage, and IP-rated for rain, heat, and pollen. We hide every wire and seal every connection. Because all bulbs are energy-saving LEDs, running the lights dusk-to-dawn typically costs only a few dollars a month.

As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company with 30+ years of experience, we handle everything: free design consultation, custom programming, professional installation, and ongoing maintenance.

If you already use our Christmas light installation service, consider exploring our permanent residential accent lighting with color-change options. Just tap the remote and celebrate any occasion in seconds.

Question 3

I paid my 50% deposit. When can I expect my install?

Accepted Answer

After your 50% deposit is received, most residential lighting installations are scheduled within two weeks. Commercial projects may follow a slightly different timeline depending on scope and materials. During peak seasons, especially late fall when Christmas lighting demand is highest, scheduling may take a bit longer. Our team will confirm your installation date as soon as your project enters the queue.

Once your deposit is processed, our warehouse and production team begins preparing materials and coordinating your installation schedule.

For most residential accent and landscape lighting projects, installation is typically scheduled within two weeks of the signed contract and deposit.

Commercial projects, including work like parking lot lighting, garage retrofits, or multi-building properties, may require additional lead time for sourcing fixtures or coordinating access with property managers and tenants. Our team will communicate a clear timeline based on the specifics of your project.

Seasonal demand also plays a role. Christmas lighting season runs roughly from late September through early December, and install schedules fill quickly during that window. If holiday lighting is part of your plan, earlier booking helps secure your preferred dates.

If you have already submitted your deposit and want to check on scheduling, give us a call at (470) 870-0606. We are happy to provide an update on where your project stands.

Question 4

Can you enhance both front‑yard curb appeal and backyard living spaces in Marietta homes?

Accepted Answer

As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company, Lights Over Atlanta tailors LED architectural landscape lighting that boosts your Marietta home’s curb appeal out front and turns your backyard into an inviting living room after dark—think dramatic façade uplights, safe walkway lights, plus moonlit patios, string-lit decks, and pool illumination.

Lights Over Atlanta’s design team enhances the beauty of your entire property. We note architecture, columns, and planting beds. Then we specify low-voltage LED fixtures that wash the façade, spotlight stone or brick details, and guide visitors with evenly spaced walkway lights. This balanced, energy-efficient system raises curb appeal, improves security, and helps deliveries find the right house.

Step into the backyard and the mood shifts from showpiece to sanctuary. We mount moonlighting fixtures high in trees. They cast gentle shadows across lawns and seating areas. Café-style permanent string lights outline patios and outdoor kitchens, while downlights set the scene for game night or a quiet glass of wine.

We can add step lights on retaining walls, color-changing LEDs around pools, and discreet path lights that keep guests safe without glare. Every fixture carries a lifetime warranty, and our annual outdoor lighting maintenance program keeps lenses clean and accurately aimed. One trusted contractor handles design, permitting, installation, and ongoing service—transforming both the face and the heart of your property with a single turnkey project.

Question 5

Is the wiring for my outdoor lighting hidden?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For every permanent accent and landscape lighting system installed by Lights Over Atlanta, wiring is concealed beneath mulch, sod, gravel, mortar joints, gutters, or hardscape so your finished system looks like it has always been part of the property. Christmas lighting cords are managed cleanly during install, but because the display is temporary, those runs are part of the system rather than buried.

Clean installation is a primary part of how we work. When our crews install a low-voltage landscape lighting system, we trench, bury, and weather-seal every run of cable so there are no visible wires running across your beds, lawn, or hardscape. On stone, brick, or masonry surfaces, we route wiring through inconspicuous conduit or hide it in mortar joints, and we patch behind every fixture so nothing distracts from the architecture.

For Christmas lighting, the cords are part of the system because the display is temporary, but our installers carefully manage every run with proper clips, hidden tucks behind gutters and trim, and clean transitions to power so the finished display looks polished rather than tangled.

The end result for either system is lighting that feels intentional from a distance and holds up to close inspection.

If you have ever seen a property where extension cords snake across the lawn or wires hang from a façade, that is exactly what our process is built to avoid. If you have questions about how we would route wiring on a specific area of your property, give us a call at (470) 870-0606 and our designers can walk you through it during your consultation.

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