Service Area — Highland Park, Illinois

Christmas Light Installation in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park's defining feature — the deep ravines cutting through the village toward Lake Michigan — makes for some of the most dramatic (and trickiest) holiday lighting terrain on the North Shore.

Service Area — Highland Park, Illinois

Christmas Light Installation in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park's defining feature — the deep ravines cutting through the village toward Lake Michigan — makes for some of the most dramatic (and trickiest) holiday lighting terrain on the North Shore.

Why Highland Park Homes Benefit From a Custom Design

Ravine and bluff lots often have significant grade changes, mature tree cover, and access considerations, so we plan installation logistics and safety around the property's terrain before we ever touch a ladder.

Away from the ravines, downtown-adjacent neighborhoods and streets near Ravinia Festival have a denser, walkable character where a clean roofline display gets noticed.

  • Terrain and equipment access assessed before installation begins.

  • Ravine and bluff preservation considerations built into the plan.

  • Rooflines, mature trees and entry details designed as one composition.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Downtown Highland Park | Ravinia area | Highwood-adjacent neighborhoods

Downtown Highland Park

Walkable, downtown-adjacent blocks reward crisp rooflines and carefully proportioned entry decor that feels polished from both the street and sidewalk.

Ravinia Area

Leafy residential streets near Ravinia Festival pair refined roofline lighting with mature trees and welcoming wreath-and-garland entry details.

Highwood-Adjacent Neighborhoods

Varied architecture, mature landscaping and sloped lots benefit from a custom display planned around safe access, sightlines and the property's natural grade.

We're familiar with the village's ravine and bluff preservation guidelines and plan installation and equipment access accordingly.

Recommended Lighting for This Area

On ravine and bluff lots, mini lights wrapped through natural tree cover create real depth. Downtown-adjacent and Ravinia-area homes favor a refined roofline plus a wreath and garland at the entry.

Tree Wrapping for Ravine Lots

On ravine and bluff lots, warm mini lights wrapped through natural tree cover create real depth while working with the property's existing terrain and mature canopy.

Refined Ravinia Rooflines

A precise warm-white roofline gives downtown-adjacent and Ravinia-area homes a polished presence without overpowering their architecture or walkable streetscape.

Wreath & Garland Entries

A custom wreath and architectural garland frame the front entry with a restrained, layered finish that complements the roofline and welcomes guests.

Our Process

From design to storage, we handle every detail so you can enjoy a beautiful, stress-free holiday season in Highland Park.

Free Custom Design & Quote

A designer plans the display around your home's architecture, then quotes it. Free, with no obligation.

Full Installation

Every light, clip, timer and extension cord is provided and installed by our trained crew.

Free Maintenance Calls

If a bulb blows or a strand gets knocked loose, we come back and fix it at no charge.

Removal & Storage

We take everything down at a time that works for you and store it at our facility until next year.

Holiday Lighting

Holiday Lighting,

Designed Around the Property

A look at the kinds of holiday displays we create from architectural rooflines and illuminated landscapes to wreaths and garland designed to complement the property.

See Some of Our Work

Book early to lock in your install before Thanksgiving.

FAQs

Straight answers to the questions we hear most often in Highland Park.

01How much does Christmas light installation cost in Highland Park?+

Roofline-only displays start at $999. Roofline + landscape runs $999-$1,499, adding wreaths and garland runs $1,499-$2,499, and full-property "Biggest On The Block" designs start at $2,500. The exact price depends on your home's size, so we give you a firm quote after a free design consultation in Highland Park. First-time customers get $250 off.

02What's included in your holiday lighting service?+

Everything: a custom design, commercial-grade lights, clips and timers (we supply it all, nothing for you to buy), professional installation, free maintenance calls all season, takedown after the holidays, and storage at our facility until next year.

03Do you design displays for Highland Park homes of every size?+

Yes. From ravine-side properties to classic brick homes, we scale the design to fit. We design the roofline, trees, bushes and wreaths as one display so the whole property looks finished, not pieced together.

04What happens if a light goes out during the season?+

Call or text us and we'll fix it, typically within 48 hours, at no charge. Maintenance calls are included all season, so you never have to climb a ladder.

05When should I book Christmas light installation in Highland Park?+

As early as you can. Install dates fill up through November. Booking early locks in your install before Thanksgiving, and first-time customers get $250 off.

06Do you take the lights down and store them?+

Yes. We schedule takedown after the holidays at a time that works for you, then store everything at our facility so it's ready to go next season. No bins in your garage.

07Do you install holiday lighting for businesses in Highland Park?+

Yes. We light storefronts, offices and building entries with roofline lighting, garland and wreaths that match your brand and stand out during the holiday shopping season.

08Are you insured, and where are you based?+

Yes, we're fully insured. Peter's Holiday Lighting is based in Lake Zurich and has served the North Shore and Chicago Northwest Suburbs, including Highland Park, for 5 years. Call (224) 259-4075 for a free design consultation.

Free Custom Design Consultation in Highland Park

Call (224) 259-4075 or request a quote online for a free custom design consultation in Highland Park. We supply every light and fixture, handle the ladder work, and store everything safely until next season. Plus 48-hour service repairs all season.

Petersholidaylighting

Custom holiday lighting for homes and businesses across the North Shore and Chicago Northwest Suburbs.

Get in Touch

Call +1-224-259-4075 or email [email protected] for your free custom design and quote.

Locations: 954 1st St Unit 394, Highland Park, IL 60035 and Lake Zurich, IL

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