Straight answers
Frequently asked questions.
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How much does permanent outdoor lighting cost?
The price depends on your roofline’s length and shape, how we can reach it, where power is available, and the layout you choose. Send us an inquiry with your address, and we’ll review what’s needed before putting together a price. Quotes are free, with no obligation.
Can you see the lights during the day?
The lights sit in a slim track beneath the soffit or along the fascia. How visible the track is depends on its placement and your home's trim. We will talk through the available finish and mounting options with you.
How does the lighting attach to my home?
The track attaches beneath the eaves or along the fascia board at the edge of your roof. How we fasten it depends on your home’s materials and their condition. We can walk you through the placement and attachment points before work begins.
How long do the LEDs last?
How long the LEDs last depends on the components, how often you run them, and the weather they’re exposed to. When we review your quote, ask about the manufacturer’s expected lifespan and what replacing a light would involve, including the cost.
How do I control the lights?
You use the Surplife app on your phone to choose colors, adjust brightness, save settings, and schedule when the lights come on. Each light can have its own color. We’ll talk through the controller setup for your home when we prepare your quote.
Is permanent lighting just for Christmas?
No. Use white light on a regular evening, then switch to colors for Christmas, Halloween, birthdays, or game day. The lights stay in place; you change the settings in the app.
What is included in seasonal Christmas light installation?
We design the display with you, supply the lights and decor, and install everything. If something stops working during the season, we fix it at no extra cost. After the holidays we take it all down and store it until next year.
Should I get seasonal Christmas lights or permanent lighting?
Seasonal lighting is a good fit if you want a Christmas display, including options for indoor decor. We put it up, take it down, and store it for you. Permanent lighting stays on your roofline and works year-round, with Christmas colors available in the app. If you’re unsure, ask us to quote both for your home.
What is the difference between permanent lighting and landscape lighting?
Landscape lighting lights the yard: paths, trees, and garden beds, usually in fixed white. Permanent outdoor lighting mounts on the house itself, along the roofline, soffit, or fascia, and changes color from an app. The same lights can be warm white on a weeknight and red and green at Christmas.
Will my HOA allow it?
Requirements vary by neighborhood, and some associations restrict visible fixtures, installation changes, or colored lighting. Check your HOA's rules and any approval process before booking, and share those requirements when discussing your layout.
How much electricity will the lights use?
Electricity use depends on the number of lights, brightness, colors, and hours they run. Dimming and timers let you control how the system is used. Ask for the proposed system's power requirements when reviewing your quote.
What warranty comes with it?
Ask us for the written warranty for the system in your quote before you book. It should tell you which parts and installation work are covered, how long coverage lasts, and who to contact if a light stops working.
When should I book holiday lighting?
Get in touch before the holiday season and let us know when you’d like your lights ready. We’ll check available dates with you. The size of your display, access to your home, and the weather can affect the schedule.
What areas do you serve?
Unique Illuminations serves Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW area, including Arlington, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, Mansfield, Burleson, North Richland Hills, Benbrook, Aledo, and Weatherford. Send your address to confirm availability for your property.
How long does installation take?
We can usually mount, wire, and program permanent lights in a single day. Larger or more complex rooflines can take longer, and weather may change the installation date. Before we leave, we’ll set up the app with you.
Is Unique Illuminations connected to Unique Lawn Design?
Yes. Unique Illuminations and Unique Lawn Design are operated by the same team. Unique Illuminations specializes in permanent outdoor lighting and holiday lighting for homes.
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