How Much Does Permanent Lighting Cost in Cincinnati?
Most Greater Cincinnati homes land between $3,000 and $6,000. Here is the honest breakdown of what you pay for and what moves the number, before you talk to anybody.
The short answer
Permanent LED lighting is priced by the foot. Across the industry it runs roughly $20 to $40 per linear foot installed, and the total depends almost entirely on how much roofline you light and how hard that roofline is to reach.
In practice, most homes in Liberty Township, West Chester, Mason and the surrounding Cincinnati suburbs come in between $3,000 and $6,000 for the street-facing sides of the house. Full wraparounds on larger homes generally start around $8,000.
Almost nobody in this trade publishes a number. We would rather you know roughly where you stand before you spend twenty minutes on the phone with anyone, including us.
Typical ranges by house
| Your house | Roughly | Typical installed price |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch or single story, front elevation only | 60–110 ft | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Two-story, street-facing sides | 120–200 ft | $3,000–$6,000 |
| Larger two-story, multiple gables and dormers | 200–300 ft | $6,000–$9,000 |
| Full wraparound, all four sides | 300+ ft | $8,000 and up |
These are ranges, not quotes. Two houses with the same square footage can differ by thousands depending on roof height and complexity. The only number that means anything is the one that comes after somebody measures your actual roofline — and ours is free.
What actually moves the number
- Linear footage. The single biggest factor. Front only versus front and sides versus all the way around can double or triple a job.
- Roof height. A single-story ranch is a ladder job. A three-story gable over a two-story foyer is a lift job. That difference shows up in labor.
- Roofline complexity. Every gable, dormer, turret and direction change is another run, another corner and another set of cuts. Simple rectangles are cheap; the houses people most want lit rarely are.
- Soffit and fascia condition. Rotted or unusual fascia sometimes needs work before the channel can be mounted properly. We tell you at the quote, not after.
- Add-ons. Landscape lighting, uplighting on trees and columns, or lighting a detached garage or pool house are priced separately.
- Pro install versus DIY. We sell the same hardware as a kit. If you are comfortable on a ladder and your roofline is straightforward, DIY takes a large share of the cost out.
How it compares to paying someone every year
Hiring a crew to hang and remove seasonal strands typically runs several hundred to a couple thousand dollars a season in this market, every year, forever, and it only covers Christmas. A permanent system is one install. There is no annual bill, nothing to store, and it works for Halloween, the Fourth of July, game days and birthdays too.
Run the math on your own situation over five or ten years. For most homeowners who already pay for seasonal installation, permanent lighting pays for itself well before the warranty runs out.
What is included in every install
- Track color-matched to your soffit or fascia so it disappears during the day
- Professional installation by our own crew, not a subcontracted ladder team
- The LuminaConnect app, free, with no subscription and no paywalled features
- A 5-year warranty on the system, supported locally
- Hardware we design and source ourselves, so replacement parts come from us
Pricing questions we get
Do you charge for the quote?
No. The visit, the measure and the written quote are free and carry no obligation. We would rather spend an hour and lose the job than talk you into something that does not fit.
Can you quote over the phone?
We can give you a range over the phone. We will not give you a firm number without seeing the roofline, because that is how people end up with change orders.
Why is there such a wide range?
Because roofline length varies more than house size does. A compact two-story with a complicated roof can cost more to light than a wider ranch with a simple one.
Is there a cheaper way to do this?
Yes, two. Light the front elevation only and add sides later, or buy the DIY kit and install it yourself. We will walk you through both honestly at the quote.
Does the price include the app and the controller?
Yes. There is no subscription and no upcharge for app features. That is a deliberate difference from several national brands.
How long does the system last?
The LEDs are rated for outdoor use year-round through Ohio winters, and the system carries a 5-year warranty.