This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your permanent holiday lighting isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
Permanent Holiday Lights installed once, used every season.
Architectural-grade RGB+W LED channels installed under your roofline, hidden in daylight, controlled from your phone. Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, game-day team colors, warm white accent every other night — one tap. No ladders, no tangled strands, no January take-down.
What you get
- RGB+W LED chips — full color spectrum plus true warm white for everyday accent lighting.
- UV-stable aluminum channel color-matched to your fascia (bronze, white, cream, black).
- App control — zones, scenes, schedules, brightness, holiday presets.
- Hidden in daylight — reads as trim, not decoration.
- Written 2-year workmanship warranty plus LED material warranty.
Phoenix-metro pricing
- Single-story home, standard roofline: $3,500–$5,500 installed.
- Single-story with columns, patio, or accent zones: $5,000–$7,500 installed.
- Two-story home: $6,500–$10,000 installed.
- Custom / large homes with multiple zones + trees + pathways: $10,000–$14,000+.
- Add-on zones (trees, columns, pathway lighting) priced per linear foot on the proposal.
Where AE LEDs installs
Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Surprise, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Sun City. Same install spec, same controller, same warranty everywhere.
How the install works
- Free in-person estimate — we measure roofline, note zone locations, discuss controller placement.
- Written proposal within 5 business days with itemized channel footage and zone count.
- Install typically 1–2 days for a single-story, 2–3 days for two-story or multi-zone.
- Controller wired to a dedicated 120V outlet with weather-rated enclosure.
- App paired and holiday scenes preloaded during commissioning walk-through.
Why AE LEDs, not a seasonal light hanger
- In-house AE crews — same team that builds our outdoor kitchens and landscape lighting.
- Licensed Arizona ROC contractor — permanent electrical install, done to code.
- Real warranty in writing (2-year workmanship + LED material warranty).
- Controller with firmware updates — not a throwaway app that dies in 18 months.
- Proper Arizona-rated fasteners and sealants — no rusted screws bleeding down your fascia in year two.
Common questions.
Get your permanent holiday lights quoted.
Free measure, written proposal in 5 business days, itemized pricing. App-controlled year-round lighting installed once.
Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
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Step-by-step walk of the fascia, gable, and eave measurement AE uses to quote permanent trim lighting — so your estimate matches what actually gets installed.
More lighting questions?
Zone planning, controller options, warranty scope, and install timelines — all in the lighting section of the Homeowner FAQ.