If you’d like your lights on before Thanksgiving, October is the month to get in touch. November requests can still work, though you’ll want some flexibility on dates. By December the calendar is usually much tighter, with fewer open installation dates and fewer timing options, so ask right away and stay open about when we come out.
That’s the short version. The rest of this guide covers what to send with your request, how to pick a ready date that fits your plans, and what happens between your first text and the night the lights come on.
| Booking month | General expectation | What to send |
|---|---|---|
| October | A good time for a first booking and working toward the date you want the display ready. | Address, a daylight photo, the areas you want lit, and your target ready date. |
| November | Still workable; flexibility on dates becomes more useful. | The same details plus any Thanksgiving gathering or other firm event date. |
| December | Late in the season, with fewer dates and scheduling options. | Address, the earliest useful ready date, and how flexible you can be. |
These are general expectations, not a live availability calendar. We confirm current openings for each property.
Three dates that are easy to mix up
When people ask “when should I book,” they usually mean one of three different things:
- Booking request: the day you contact us to talk about the project.
- Display-ready date: the day you want to start enjoying the lights, say the weekend before family arrives.
- Installation appointment: the date we agree on after reviewing your property and current availability.
The gap between the first and the last is where timing gets tight. Reaching out in October generally leaves more options than waiting until December. Installation and first lighting don’t have to happen the same night, either; if the crew finishes early, you can leave the lights off until you’re ready to start the season.
One thing worth saying plainly: a text, an email, or an AI design preview starts the conversation, but it doesn’t hold a spot on the schedule. Only a confirmed appointment does that.
Decide on the main areas before you ask for a quote
You don’t need a finished design. What helps most is a clear daylight photo of the front of the house and a short list of what you’d like lit: the front roofline, particular ridges or sides, the entry, trees, or a walkway. Our roofline planning guide walks through how to describe roofline coverage so we’re picturing the same thing you are.
Those choices also drive the estimate. Each season’s price is based on the quantity of lights, including linear footage, along with the style and location of the lighting. “Front roofline and the two front trees” gets you an accurate number faster than “the whole house, probably.” The mounting method matters too: magnetic mounts on siding cost more than hot-glue mounting, and which one is right depends on the surface, so we’ll talk through that once we see your photos.
If you’re still deciding on colors or a look, the free AI Design Tool lets you try ideas on a photo of your own home. Treat it as inspiration for the conversation; it isn’t a measured plan or a color-accurate sample, and the finished installation may differ from the preview.
What to put in your first message
Texting is the easiest way to reach us, and one complete message can save a round of back-and-forth. Include:
- Your full property address and photos of the sides you want lit.
- Your target display-ready date and whether it can move.
- The areas and colors you’re leaning toward, and who will approve the plan.
- Anything that affects access: gates, dogs in the yard, where to park, other contractors on site, or an event date.
- The best contact for scheduling updates.
If you’re planning lights for a business or community property rather than a home, the commercial project worksheet pulls approvals, access, and event dates into one brief.
After your appointment is confirmed
Keep the agreed details handy and know who to contact if anything changes on your end. Outdoor work depends on weather and site conditions, so ask how we’ll let you know if a date needs to shift, and tell us promptly if your preferred timing changes.
Booking covers more than a single visit. Texas Premier Lighting provides installation, seasonal maintenance, and removal, so we also return to take the lights down after the season. If you lease lights from us, a light that goes bad is replaced at no charge under our warranty, and the lights remain our property and are stored by us after removal, so there are no boxes to find room for in the attic. The maintenance and removal guide explains what to keep on hand once the lights are up.
Check that we reach your address
We’re based in Forney and work across North Texas, roughly from Colleyville to Kaufman. Our service area page describes that footprint, but it’s approximate, and being listed on a city page doesn’t mean a crew is available on a particular date. Send your full property address with your request so we can confirm availability for the actual location.
If you’re comparing installers, our seven questions to ask a Christmas light installer will help you sort out scope, maintenance, and removal before you commit to anyone.
Ready to pick a date?
Send your address, the areas you’d like lit, and the date you want the lights ready, and we’ll follow up about the project and current availability. Request your free estimate, text (214) 557-7809, or email sales@texaspremierlighting.com.