Burlington has every kind of house to light: Aldershot bungalows with overhead wires along the street, Millcroft and Orchard two-storeys with long rooflines, and townhouse condos where the board decides what can go on the outside. Each needs a slightly different plan. Here is what professional installation costs and how to compare quotes.
What Christmas light installation costs in Burlington
| Service | Typical 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Roofline, first season, commercial-grade LED lights supplied, installed, taken down and stored | $9 - $15 per linear foot |
| Roofline, following seasons with the same lights | $6 - $10 per linear foot |
| Installing lights you already own | $4 - $7 per linear foot |
| Wrapping a tree up to about 12 ft | $150 - $400 per tree |
| Shrubs, mini lights | $50 - $150 per shrub |
| Wreath or garland around the front door | $100 - $300 |
| Take-down only | $200 - $500 |
Bungalows and townhouses sit at the low end, because the roofline is short and easy to reach. Two-storey homes with high peaks, or lots where a lift is needed, cost more. Ask each installer to quote per foot and per item, so you can see where the money goes and add or drop a tree.
How to compare quotes
- Are lights included? And are they leased, stored by the company, or yours to keep?
- Is take-down included? And when does it happen?
- What happens if a run fails? A good quote includes service calls during the season.
- How are lights attached? Clips only, with no staples or nails.
- Are crews insured and WSIB covered? A fall from a ladder at your house should never become your problem.
- Is a timer included? And who sets it?
Power lines, trees and the City
Ontario's Electrical Safety Authority advises checking for overhead power lines before using a ladder outside or hanging lights in trees, and staying at least 3 metres away. In parts of Burlington where wires run along the front of the lot, that rules out some trees and roof corners entirely. The City's Public Tree By-law 098-2025 protects trees on public property, including boulevard trees, from injury. Before anything is attached to a tree between the sidewalk and the road, confirm with the City that it is allowed. Your own trees can be lit with loose ties that do not cut into the bark.
Townhouses and condos
If you live in a condominium townhouse, the outside walls, roof and eavestroughs usually belong to the corporation, not to you. Check the declaration and rules, or ask the property manager, before booking. Some boards allow lights only on certain dates or in certain colours, and some only allow them on balconies and railings. We are happy to work to the board's rules and give the manager our insurance certificate.
Safety and power
The ESA's holiday safety tips cover the basics: use certified outdoor-rated lights and cords, protect outdoor outlets with a GFCI, keep connections off the ground and out of puddles, and never run cords across a driveway or walkway. Turn lights off when you go out or go to bed, or let a timer do it. If an outlet needs to be added or upgraded, that is work for a licensed electrical contractor.
Where we install in Burlington
Aldershot, the lakeshore, Roseland, downtown, Tyandaga, Brant Hills, Headon Forest, Millcroft, Orchard and Alton. For year-round lighting, see Burlington landscape lighting.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Burlington?
About $9 to $15 per linear foot of roofline in the first season, with lights, take-down and storage included, and $6 to $10 per foot after that.
Can I hang lights near power lines?
No. The ESA advises staying at least 3 metres from overhead power lines with ladders and when lighting trees.
Can I put lights on a boulevard tree in Burlington?
Check with the City first. Boulevard trees are usually City trees, protected under the Public Tree By-law.
Can I put up Christmas lights in a condo townhouse?
Only as the condo's declaration and rules allow. The roof and eavestroughs usually belong to the corporation.
What should a Christmas light quote include?
Lights, installation, a timer, service calls during the season, take-down and storage, all priced per foot or per item.
When are lights taken down?
Usually during January, on dry days when roofs and eavestroughs are safe to reach.