If your business sits on a busy street, in a shopping center, or along a hotel drive, holiday light decorating services can turn it into the building people remember in December. Professionally designed lighting makes entrances easier to find after dark, gives customers and tenants a warm welcome, and shows that your property is cared for during the busiest weeks of the year.
Hiring the wrong crew, though, can mean uneven lights, dark sections by week two, and a display still hanging in March. This guide explains what commercial holiday lighting services include, how to choose a contractor, what affects the cost, and when to book. It is written for business owners and property managers in Louisiana and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What are Holiday Light Decorating Services?
Holiday light decorating services are the professional design, installation, maintenance, and removal of seasonal lighting for a home or business. For a business, the work is built around the building itself: storefronts, entrances, rooflines, canopies, trees, walkways, and signage.
At Be The Light Decor, our holiday light decorating services cover custom design, installation and testing of commercial-grade lighting, in-season service when needed, and takedown after the holidays. Displays can use warm white, bright white, multicolor, candy cane themes, or custom concepts that fit your brand. Many systems can also be controlled from an app, with schedules and color presets for occasions such as Christmas, Mardi Gras, and patriotic holidays.
Why Businesses Invest in Holiday Light Decorating Services
Stand out after dark
Lighting around entrances, storefronts, and signage makes your business easier to spot when the sun sets early. Customers can find the door, read the sign, and see that you are open.
Create a welcoming atmosphere
A well-lit property says welcome to customers, tenants, employees, and visitors alike. For restaurants and hospitality venues, that warm first impression can set the tone before anyone steps inside.
Support your brand
Red and green are not your only options. Color-matched LED systems can echo your brand colors, so the display feels like part of your identity instead of a generic decoration.
Keep ladder and rooftop work off your team’s plate
Hanging lights on a commercial building means ladders, tall façades, and sometimes overhead power lines. Utility safety guidance, such as Entergy’s holiday lighting safety tips, calls for outdoor-rated lights and non-conducting ladders. It also calls for three-wire grounded extension cords and a safe distance from overhead power lines. That is a lot of risk and detail to hand to your maintenance staff. A licensed, insured crew handles the climbing, the wiring, and the testing for you.
What a Full-Service Commercial Holiday Lighting Package Should Include
A complete package should cover the whole season, not just the day the lights go up. Here is the four-step process we follow, and what to ask any contractor at each stage.
- Free consultation. We discuss your property, your business goals, and the areas you want to light. Ask: will someone visit the property in person?
- Custom design. A plan is built around your building, entrances, landscaping, and signage. Ask: how will the design reflect my brand and building?
- Professional installation. Commercial-grade lights are installed and tested, with attention to placement and wiring. Ask: who installs and tests the lights, and are they licensed and insured?
- Maintenance and removal. In-season service when needed, then takedown after the holidays. Ask: how fast can you respond if a section goes dark, and when do the lights come down?
Which Businesses Benefit Most?
Almost any commercial property can benefit, but these are the ones we see most often:
- Restaurants and hospitality venues: warm, inviting displays frame entrances and patios.
- Retail stores and storefronts: façade and window-line lighting helps shoppers notice you.
- Office buildings and corporate campuses: a polished display welcomes employees, clients, and visitors.
- Multi-tenant properties: lighting coordinated with property managers keeps the whole property looking cohesive.
- Corporate and event spaces: seasonal displays that set the mood for gatherings.
Searching for a Commercial Lighting Contractor Near Me? 7 Things to Check
A search for “commercial lighting contractor near me” brings up a long list. Use these seven checks to narrow it down before you request a single quote.
- Licensed and insured. Ask to see proof of both. A crew working on your roof or façade should carry the coverage that protects your property and your people.
- Truly local. “Near me” matters more than it seems. A local crew can visit the site and fix a dark section quickly during the season. It can also come back on schedule to remove the display. Be The Light Decor is based in Covington and serves the Northshore, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- Commercial-grade materials and experience. Lights sold for homes are often not designed for weeks of nightly use on a business. Ask what the lights are rated for and whether the contractor also handles year-round work. As a commercial lighting contractor, we also install storefront, façade, patio, and landscape lighting.
- Proof you can check. Look at a portfolio of similar projects and read recent reviews. Our lighting gallery shows completed work across the region, and we hold a 5.0 Google rating.
- A written scope. The quote should spell out design, installation, in-season maintenance, and removal, so there are no surprises in January.
- Property-manager coordination. If you lease space or manage a multi-tenant property, ask how the crew works with owners, managers, and tenants.
- Early availability. Holiday schedules fill quickly, and existing clients are often first in line. Ask when the crew can start.
How Much Does Commercial Holiday Lighting Cost?
Every property is different, so no honest flat price exists. These factors shape your estimate:
- The size of the property and the length of roofline to be lit.
- Landscaping, such as trees and shrubs you want included.
- The complexity of the design.
- The amount of lighting needed.
- Height and access to the building.
When you compare quotes, look beyond the bottom line. Two quotes can look similar until you notice that one leaves out in-season service or removal. Ask each contractor to list what is included, what happens if a section goes out, and when the lights come down. A free on-site estimate is the most reliable way to get a real number.
When to Book Your Holiday Lighting
Holiday schedules fill fast, especially with returning clients, so call as early as you can. If you want your display glowing before the busy shopping weekend after Thanksgiving, treat booking like any other seasonal vendor: the earlier, the better.
To speed up your consultation, have these ready:
- Photos of the building, entrances, and any trees or landscaping you want lit.
- A list of the areas you want to highlight.
- The names of anyone who must approve the display, such as an owner, landlord, or property manager.
- Your preferred colors, including any brand colors.
Beyond Christmas: Lighting for Mardi Gras and Other Occasions
In Louisiana, the decorating season does not end on December 25. Carnival season begins every year on January 6, and Fat Tuesday falls on February 9 in 2027, so many businesses keep festive lighting going well into the new year. App-controlled systems can switch between seasonal presets such as Christmas, Mardi Gras purple, green, and gold, and patriotic red, white, and blue. We also design Mardi Gras and patriotic lighting for Memorial Day and Independence Day. If you want lighting that changes with the calendar, ask about permanent systems with customizable colors.
Serving Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Be The Light Decor is a family-owned, licensed, and insured lighting company based in Covington, Louisiana, with more than 10,000 installations and a 5.0 Google rating. We serve businesses in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Kenner, Mandeville, Metairie, New Orleans, and Slidell, plus Biloxi, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, and Picayune on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
If your city is not on the list, ask. Commercial properties outside our main areas may still be served. See our full list of service areas or call to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do holiday light decorating services include for a business?
A full-service package includes custom design, installation and testing of commercial-grade lights, in-season service when needed, and removal after the holidays.
How do I find a commercial lighting contractor near me?
Start with contractors based in your area, then check that they are licensed and insured, have a portfolio of similar commercial projects, and will put the full scope in writing. Local crews can also respond faster during the season. Call early, because holiday schedules fill quickly.
Can the lights match our brand colors?
Yes. Color-matched LED systems can support your brand colors, in addition to traditional options such as warm white, bright white, and multicolor.
Will you work with our property manager?
Yes. For multi-tenant properties, we coordinate with property managers so the display fits the whole property.
Is removal included?
Post-season removal is part of our holiday lighting service. With any contractor, confirm removal in writing before you sign.
How much does commercial holiday lighting cost?
The cost depends on property size, roofline length, landscaping, design complexity, and the amount of lighting needed. A free estimate gives you an accurate number for your property.
Do you offer lighting for other occasions?
Yes. We offer Mardi Gras and patriotic lighting, event lighting, and permanent systems with customizable colors for holidays, Mardi Gras, and sporting events.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (504) 399-3114 or request a free estimate online. We start with a free consultation to learn about your property and goals.
Get Holiday Light Decorating Services for Your Business
Whether you manage a restaurant, a storefront, an office building, or a multi-tenant property, we start with a free consultation to understand your property and your goals. Request your free commercial lighting estimate or call (504) 399-3114, and we will help you plan a display that makes your business shine all season.
